N94385Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415C 1991-07-28 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

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

Summary

On July 28, 1991, a Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) 415C (N94385) was involved in an accident near Rubidoux, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91FA334. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N94385.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 28, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91FA334
Location
RUBIDOUX, CA
Event ID
20001212X17577
Coordinates
33.990940, -117.440879
Nearest Airport
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
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