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March 16, 1992 · Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-D · N86952
Winthrop, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 16, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Winthrop, WA
Aircraft
Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-D
Tail Number
N86952
Operator
Johnson Wayne L
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA92FA061
THE SURVIVING RIGHT SEAT PASSENGER, A PRIVATE PILOT WITH ABOUT 440 HRS TOTAL FLIGHT TIME, STATED THAT THE STUDENT PILOT/ACFT OWNER WAS PERFORMING A GO-AROUND WHEN THE ACFT STALLED, TURNED LEFT, DESCENDED UNCONTROLLED, STRUCK A TREE BY THE RUNWAY, AND IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE TOXICOLOGY REPORT ON THE STUDENT PILOT REVEALED A BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL OF 0.191%.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE STUDENT PILOT'S ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT RESULTING IN HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A GO-AROUND.
Full Narrative
THE SURVIVING RIGHT SEAT PASSENGER, A PRIVATE PILOT WITH ABOUT 440 HRS TOTAL FLIGHT TIME, STATED THAT THE STUDENT PILOT/ACFT OWNER WAS PERFORMING A GO-AROUND WHEN THE ACFT STALLED, TURNED LEFT, DESCENDED UNCONTROLLED, STRUCK A TREE BY THE RUNWAY, AND IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE TOXICOLOGY REPORT ON THE STUDENT PILOT REVEALED A BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL OF 0.191%.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:35 PST
Nearest AirportMethow Valley State (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length5050 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftErcoupe Eng & Research 415-D
Tail NumberN86952
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJohnson Wayne L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-75 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:48
Weather SourceWFAC