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May 26, 1990 · Ercoupe Eng & Research Ercoupe 415-C Ercoupe 41 · N3261H
Pineora, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Pineora, GA
Aircraft
Ercoupe Eng & Research Ercoupe 415-C Ercoupe 41
Tail Number
N3261H
Operator
Robert L Becton
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL90LA121
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER TAKE OFF, AT ABOUT 50 FEET, THE PASSENGER INADVERTENTLY RETARDED THE THROTTLE. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE WAS TAKING PICTURES WITH A CAMCORDER. WHILE THE PILOT'S ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED THE AIRPLANE LOST AIRSPEED, DESCENDED, AND COLLIDED WITH TREES AND UNDERBRUSH AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
CONTROL INTERFERENCE BY THE PASSENGER WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS RETARDED AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO INTERVENE BECAUSE OF HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER TAKE OFF, AT ABOUT 50 FEET, THE PASSENGER INADVERTENTLY RETARDED THE THROTTLE. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE WAS TAKING PICTURES WITH A CAMCORDER. WHILE THE PILOT'S ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED THE AIRPLANE LOST AIRSPEED, DESCENDED, AND COLLIDED WITH TREES AND UNDERBRUSH AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 EDT
Nearest AirportHelmeys Airstrip (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftErcoupe Eng & Research Ercoupe 415-C Ercoupe 41
Tail NumberN3261H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert L Becton
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC