N94385

Destroyed
Fatal

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415C S/N: 1608

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 28, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91FA334
Location
RUBIDOUX, CA
Event ID
20001212X17577
Coordinates
33.990940, -117.440879
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE MECHANIC'S IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE MAGNETOS AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED. FACTORS RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT ARE THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT STALL AND THE RESIDENTIAL AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N94385
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
1608
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
415C ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SCHROEDER ROBERT J
Address
RT 12 BOX 1962
Status
Deregistered
City
CULLMAN
State / Zip Code
AL 35055
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX91FA334