N2436HERCO 415-C 1990-08-11 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

ERCO 415-C S/N: 3061

Summary

On August 11, 1990, a Erco 415-C (N2436H) was involved in an accident near Huntersville, NC. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA90FA168. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2436H.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 11, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA90FA168
Location
HUNTERSVILLE, NC
Event ID
20001212X24075
Coordinates
35.409511, -80.839370
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCO
Serial Number
3061
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
415-C ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HENDERSON JOSEPH P JR
Address
PO BOX 1141
Status
Deregistered
City
HUNTERSVILLE
State / Zip Code
NC 28078
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# MIA90FA168