N3246H

Substantial
None

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415C S/N: 3871

Summary

On July 02, 1989, a Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) 415C (N3246H) was involved in an incident near Ennis, MT. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA151. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3246H.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 2, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA151
Location
ENNIS, MT
Event ID
20001213X28797
Coordinates
45.279647, -111.710159
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
3871
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
415C ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH WALTER J
Address
235 LITTLE BASIN CREEK
Status
Deregistered
City
BUTTE
State / Zip Code
MT 59701
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# DEN89LA151