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May 31, 1993 · Ercoupe Eng & Research 415C · N37139
Derby, KS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Derby, KS
Aircraft
Ercoupe Eng & Research 415C
Tail Number
N37139
Operator
Rains Cecil R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA186
THE PILOT REPORTED AFTER A BRIEF LOCAL PLEASURE FLIGHT HE RETURNED TO LAND AT THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. HE STATED: 'ON SHORT FINAL THE LANDING GEAR CONTACTED WHEAT IN THE FIELD IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE SETTLED INTO THE WHEAT AND PITCHED OVER ONTO ITS BACK APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD.'
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S MISJUDGED APPROACH TO LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED AFTER A BRIEF LOCAL PLEASURE FLIGHT HE RETURNED TO LAND AT THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. HE STATED: 'ON SHORT FINAL THE LANDING GEAR CONTACTED WHEAT IN THE FIELD IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE SETTLED INTO THE WHEAT AND PITCHED OVER ONTO ITS BACK APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportHamilton Field (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftErcoupe Eng & Research 415C
Tail NumberN37139
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRains Cecil R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO