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May 22, 1992 · Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-CD · N3454H
Van, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Van, TX
Aircraft
Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-CD
Tail Number
N3454H
Operator
Trudy M Bear
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA139
DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. WHILE ATTEMPTING A FORCED LANDING TO AN OPEN FIELD, THE AIRPLANE FLEW UNDER POWER LINES AND COLLIDED WITH THE LOWER SET OF WIRES. THE WIRES SEVERED THE RIGHT ELEVATOR CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. THE FAA COORDINATOR FOUND NO FUEL IN THE AIRPLANE AND SAW NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL SPILLAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
FUEL EXHAUSTION ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. WHILE ATTEMPTING A FORCED LANDING TO AN OPEN FIELD, THE AIRPLANE FLEW UNDER POWER LINES AND COLLIDED WITH THE LOWER SET OF WIRES. THE WIRES SEVERED THE RIGHT ELEVATOR CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. THE FAA COORDINATOR FOUND NO FUEL IN THE AIRPLANE AND SAW NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL SPILLAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftErcoupe Eng & Research 415-CD
Tail NumberN3454H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTrudy M Bear
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85 12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:24
Weather SourceWFAC