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May 28, 1994 · Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-E · N3200H

Warrenton, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 1994
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Warrenton, VA
Aircraft
Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-E
Tail Number
N3200H
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC94LA095

DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE 1946 ERCOUPE WAS NOT ACCELERATING AS THE PILOT WAS ACCUSTOMED, AND HE ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. DURING THE ABORT, THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. THE PILOT HAD A TOTAL OF 21 HOURS IN THE ERCOUPE, AND ALL PREVIOUS FLIGHTS WERE ON HARD SURFACE RUNWAYS. THIS WAS THE PILOT'S FIRST DEPARTURE FROM A GRASS STRIP IN THIS AIRPLANE.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience on grass strips in this make and model airplane.

Full Narrative

On May 28, 1994, at 0850 eastern daylight time, an Ercoupe 415-E, N3200H, owned and piloted by Veerayuth Didyasarin, was substantially damaged during an aborted takeoff at the Flying Circus Airport, Warrenton, Virginia. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan had not been filed for the flight operating under 14 CFR 91. In the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated that he held the brakes prior to takeoff and advanced the throttle to takeoff power. After brake release, when the airplane reached 40 to 45 knots, the pilot did not believe that the airplane was accelerating normally. He further stated: "...I made the decision to abort the takeoff by closing the throttle and applying both brake pedals equally. The aircraft veered to left side of runway in spite of right correction...The aircraft almost stopped when the nose wheel collapsed and the aircraft slowly and gently flipped over on its back..." According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector's report: "The pilot had 21 hours total time in aircraft. Prior to this flight, the pilot had flown the aircraft from a hard surface runway at Manassas Airport where it was based. The acceleration on takeoff from Flying Circus Aerodrome, a grass field, was not as rapid as that at Manassas and since the aircraft was not accelerating as he was accustomed, he elected to abort the takeoff. When the aircraft drifted toward the left edge of the runway, he was unable to correct its movement with proper input to the controls." END OF REPORT

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 EDT
Nearest AirportFlying Circus (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width250 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftErcoupe Eng & Research 415-E
Tail NumberN3200H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 3 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 43 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time12:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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