N3673H

Destroyed
Fatal

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C S/N: 4298

Summary

On September 30, 1990, a Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) 415-C (N3673H) was involved in an accident near Greers Ferry, AR. 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 DECISION TO PENETRATE ADVERSE WEATHER AND THE RESULTANT SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT TRAINING/EXPERIENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90LA187. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3673H.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 30, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90LA187
Location
GREERS FERRY, AR
Event ID
20001212X24279
Coordinates
35.559871, -92.199913
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 DECISION TO PENETRATE ADVERSE WEATHER AND THE RESULTANT SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT TRAINING/EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
4298
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
415-C ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DOOLIN GARY E
Address
ROUTE 5 BOX 364
Status
Deregistered
City
MURPHYSBORO
State / Zip Code
IL 62966
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# FTW90LA187