N3871H

Substantial
None

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-CD S/N: 4572

Summary

On December 29, 1989, a Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) 415-CD (N3871H) was involved in an incident near Lizton, IN. 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: SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS OF THE PILOT, TERRAIN CONDITION AND FENCE ON OR NEAR THE AIRSTRIP, THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN AIRSPEED.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI90LA057. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3871H.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 29, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI90LA057
Location
LIZTON, IN
Event ID
20001213X29941
Coordinates
39.880264, -86.540626
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS OF THE PILOT, TERRAIN CONDITION AND FENCE ON OR NEAR THE AIRSTRIP, THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN AIRSPEED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
4572
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
415-CD ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
RR 1 BOX 185A
Status
Deregistered
City
LIZTON
State / Zip Code
IN 46149
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# CHI90LA057