N3000G

Substantial
Minor

Ercoupe F 1S/N: 5692

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 21, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20LA325
Location
West Kingston, RI
Event ID
20200921X72553
Coordinates
41.499164, -71.590423
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to conduct a proper preflight inspection and ensure the fuel was uncontaminated, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and forced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCOUPE
Serial Number
5692
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
F 1ERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
F-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SHEETS BRUCE E
Address
375 6TH ST
City
BROOKLYN
State / Zip Code
NY 11215-3301
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# ERA20LA325