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July 20, 1996 · Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-C · N2915H

Page, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Page, AZ
Aircraft
Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-C
Tail Number
N2915H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX96LA282

The pilot reported he ran out of fuel and the plane lost power about 5 miles from the airport. The pilot completed a forced landing off the airport on a narrow dirt road. The pilot stated that the fuel transfer pump was inoperative and he was unable to transfer fuel from the wing tanks to the fuselage tank, which supplies fuel to the engine.

NTSB Probable Cause

decision of the pilot to operate the airplane with an inoperative transfer pump and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.

Full Narrative

On July 20, 1996, at 1654 hours mountain standard time, an Ercoupe 415-C, N2915H, collided with some high vegetation and the terrain after an in-flight loss of power near the Page, Arizona, airport. The airplane was being operated as a personal flight under 14 CFR Part 91 when the accident occurred. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot was not injured. The flight originated from the Kayenta Airport, Kayenta, Arizona, about 1600 hours. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The pilot indicated to the Page airport manager that the fuel transfer pump was inoperative and he was unable to transfer fuel from the wing tanks to the fuselage tank, which supplies fuel to the engine. The pilot departed Grants, New Mexico, earlier in the day and flew about 1 hour, landed, and transferred the fuel. He indicated that he had previously landed at Ganado, Arizona, and Kayenta, and planned to land at Page. The pilot reported that he ran out of fuel and the plane lost power about 5 miles from the airport. The pilot landed on a narrow dirt road. The road cut through uneven terrain and the left wing struck vegetation on the higher shoulder of the road during the landing roll. The airplane veered left off the road and damaged the airplane's left wing and tail cone.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:54 MST
Nearest AirportPage Municipal Airport (3nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftErcoupe Eng & Research 415-C
Tail NumberN2915H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:09
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data