N3504H

Destroyed
Fatal

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415CD S/N: 4129

Summary

On April 09, 1990, a Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) 415CD (N3504H) was involved in an accident near Hereford, TX. 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: INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT EXCEEDED BY THE PILOT, THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT DUE TO DRUGS, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90FA092. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3504H.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 9, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90FA092
Location
HEREFORD, TX
Event ID
20001212X22919
Coordinates
34.820018, -102.389183
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT EXCEEDED BY THE PILOT, THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT DUE TO DRUGS, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
4129
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
415CD ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CLYDE DAVID N
Address
329 CENTRE STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
HEREFORD
State / Zip Code
TX 79045
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# FTW90FA092