N2069HErcoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415C 1991-08-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415C S/N: 2692

Summary

On August 17, 1991, a Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) 415C (N2069H) was involved in an incident near Anaconda, MT. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: AN INADVERTENT STALL DURING INITIAL CLIMB. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND A PREMATURE LIFTOFF BY THE PILOT WERE FACTORS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA211. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2069H.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 17, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA211
Location
ANACONDA, MT
Event ID
20001212X17988
Coordinates
46.119289, -112.970756
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INADVERTENT STALL DURING INITIAL CLIMB. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND A PREMATURE LIFTOFF BY THE PILOT WERE FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
2692
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
415C ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH WALTER J
Address
235 LITTLE BASIN CREEK
Status
Deregistered
City
BUTTE
State / Zip Code
MT 59701
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# SEA91LA211