N3261H

Substantial
Minor

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) ERCOUPE 415-C S/N: 3886

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 26, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA121
Location
PINEORA, GA
Event ID
20001212X23074
Coordinates
32.359821, -81.299636
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

CONTROL INTERFERENCE BY THE PASSENGER WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS RETARDED AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO INTERVENE BECAUSE OF HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3261H
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
3886
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
ERCOUPE 415-C ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BECTON ROBERT L
Address
19 WALLBERRY STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
GARDEN CITY
State / Zip Code
GA 31408
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# ATL90LA121