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September 30, 1990 · Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-C · N3673H
Greers Ferry, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 30, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Greers Ferry, AR
Aircraft
Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-C
Tail Number
N3673H
Operator
Doolin Gary E
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW90LA187
THE 325 HOUR STUDENT PILOT, WHO HAD DEPARTED FROM THE SITE OF AN ERCOUPE FLY-IN, ENCOUNTERED IMC APPROXIMATELY 170 NM EAST NORTHEAST OF THE DEPARTURE POINT. A WITNESS HEARD THE AIRPLANE MANEUVERING AT LOW LEVEL FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES. THE WITNESS HEARD WHAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE THE AIRPLANE ENTERING A DIVE, FOLLOWED BY SILENCE. POST IMPACT FIRE OCCURRED. WEATHER AT THE SITE WAS 200 FEET OVERCAST WITH VISIBILITY OF 2/10 MILE IN FOG AND DRIZZLE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO PENETRATE ADVERSE WEATHER AND THE RESULTANT SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT TRAINING/EXPERIENCE.
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THE 325 HOUR STUDENT PILOT, WHO HAD DEPARTED FROM THE SITE OF AN ERCOUPE FLY-IN, ENCOUNTERED IMC APPROXIMATELY 170 NM EAST NORTHEAST OF THE DEPARTURE POINT. A WITNESS HEARD THE AIRPLANE MANEUVERING AT LOW LEVEL FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES. THE WITNESS HEARD WHAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE THE AIRPLANE ENTERING A DIVE, FOLLOWED BY SILENCE. POST IMPACT FIRE OCCURRED. WEATHER AT THE SITE WAS 200 FEET OVERCAST WITH VISIBILITY OF 2/10 MILE IN FOG AND DRIZZLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftErcoupe Eng & Research 415-C
Tail NumberN3673H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDoolin Gary E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-75-12 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingOvercast 200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT