N3354HErcoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415D 1989-11-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415D S/N: 3979

Summary

On November 18, 1989, a Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) 415D (N3354H) was involved in an incident near Vancouver, WA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S INADVERTANT LEANING OF THE FUEL MIXTURE TO NEAR IDLE CUTOFF, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO QUIT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA017. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3354H.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 18, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA90LA017
Location
VANCOUVER, WA
Event ID
20001213X29885
Coordinates
45.630081, -122.520072
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADVERTANT LEANING OF THE FUEL MIXTURE TO NEAR IDLE CUTOFF, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO QUIT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
3979
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
415D ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
3715 NE WISTARIA DR
Status
Deregistered
City
PORTLAND
State / Zip Code
OR 97212-2861
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# SEA90LA017