N3522H

Destroyed
Fatal

ERCO 415-C S/N: 4147

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 8, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA91LA033
Location
OLA, ID
Event ID
20001212X24823
Coordinates
44.270507, -116.310752
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 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE FOR TERRAIN CLEARANCE. ALSO CAUSAL WAS THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT DUE TO ALCOHOL. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION AND THE HILLY TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3522H
Make
ERCO
Serial Number
4147
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
YOUNG GARY L
Address
1420 SOUTH KIMRALL
Status
Deregistered
City
CALDWELL
State / Zip Code
ID 83605
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# SEA91LA033