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April 9, 1997 · Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-C · N3263H
Bushnell, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bushnell, FL
Aircraft
Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-C
Tail Number
N3263H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA97LA132
The pilot stated he was 'little too low' and 'misjudged sink rate' while on final approach to landing. The nose gear collided with a barbed wire fence and the airplane collided with the ground.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout and altitu de while on final approach to landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence and subsequent collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
On April 9, 1997, about 1100 eastern daylight time, an Ercoupe 415-C, N3263H, registered to a private owner, crashed on a private grass strip in the vicinity of Bushnell, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The commercial-rated pilot and one passenger were not injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The flight was local and no flight plan was filed. On final approach for landing, the airplane struck a barbed wire fence with the nose gear, bending it rearward, and collided with the ground, skidding to a stop. The pilot told the NTSB investigator-in-charge that he was "little too low" and "misjudged sink rate".
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportCheryl-Lane (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2600 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftErcoupe Eng & Research 415-C
Tail NumberN3263H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 91 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC