N99378ERCO 415C 1990-03-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ERCO 415C S/N: 2001

Summary

On March 03, 1990, a Erco 415C (N99378) was involved in an incident near Tierra Amarilla, NM. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: INDUCTION ICING INDUCED POWER LOSS. FACTORS INCLUDE CONTINUATION OF FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS, AND UNSUITABLE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN90LA069. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N99378.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 3, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90LA069
Location
TIERRA AMARILLA, NM
Event ID
20001212X22697
Coordinates
36.699134, -106.540512
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INDUCTION ICING INDUCED POWER LOSS. FACTORS INCLUDE CONTINUATION OF FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS, AND UNSUITABLE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCO
Serial Number
2001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
415C ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PAXTON THOMAS L
Address
4776 CR 311
Status
Deregistered
City
IGNACIO
State / Zip Code
CO 81137
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# DEN90LA069