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August 6, 1994 · Ercoupe Eng & Research 415C · N94151

Scriba, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Scriba, NY
Aircraft
Ercoupe Eng & Research 415C
Tail Number
N94151
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC94LA153

The pilot was departing from a 1600-foot grass airstrip. According to the pilot, liftoff occurred halfway down the runway and the airplane outclimbed trees at the end of the runway. The pilot stated, 'shortly after clearing the trees by 10 to 15 feet, the aircraft settled back and traveled a few seconds more until the right wing snagged a tree. The aircraft pivoted downward to the right and came to rest in low trees.' The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and inflight collision with trees.

Full Narrative

On August 6, 1994 about 1645 eastern daylight time, N94151, a Ercoupe 415C airplane, a personal flight, collided with trees during takeoff at Lakeside Airport, Scriba, New York. Visual meteorological conditions existed. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The destination was Seneca Falls, New York. The flight was operated under 14 CFR 91. The pilot was a certificated flight instructor, he had approximately 1200 total hours, and 600 hours in type. He stated the aircraft was departing to the north on a 1600 foot private grass airstrip. The pilot reported the wind was from the northwest at about 10 mph. He stated the weight and balance was within its limits, and the engine ground run-up was normal. According to the pilot lift off occurred halfway down the runway; the airplane subsequently cleared trees at the end of the runway. The pilot stated, "shortly after clearing the trees by ten to fifteen feet, the aircraft settled back and traveled a few seconds more until the right wing snagged a tree. The aircraft pivoted downward to the right and came to rest in low trees." The pilot reported no mechanical problems.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:41 EDT
Nearest AirportLakeside Airport (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length1600 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftErcoupe Eng & Research 415C
Tail NumberN94151
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-75-12 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data