N99283Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) ERCOUPE 415-D 1991-09-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) ERCOUPE 415-D S/N: 1906

Summary

On September 27, 1991, a Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) ERCOUPE 415-D (N99283) was involved in an accident near Emmett, MI. 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 PILOT'S EXCEEDING THE DESIGN LIMITS OF THE AIRCRAFT, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT BREAKUP.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91FA305. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N99283.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 27, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91FA305
Location
EMMETT, MI
Event ID
20001212X18054
Coordinates
42.990623, -82.759407
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 PILOT'S EXCEEDING THE DESIGN LIMITS OF THE AIRCRAFT, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT BREAKUP.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
1906
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
ERCOUPE 415-D ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CLUTE ROBERT G
Address
5017 GRISWOLD RD APT R2
Status
Deregistered
City
PORT HURON
State / Zip Code
MI 48060
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# CHI91FA305