N9409BErcoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415C 1990-11-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415C S/N: 1421

Summary

On November 03, 1990, a Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) 415C (N9409B) was involved in an accident near Shelby, MI. 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 CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO IMC.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91DEM01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9409B.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 3, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI91DEM01
Location
SHELBY, MI
Event ID
20001212X24581
Coordinates
43.610378, -86.350143
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 CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO IMC.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
1421
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
415C ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HALL ELMER
Address
2216 EMENS AVENUE
Status
Deregistered
City
MUSKEGON
State / Zip Code
MI 49444
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# CHI91DEM01