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June 20, 1989 · Ercoupe Eng & Research Ercoupe 415C Ercoupe 41 · N93765
Canaan, CT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Canaan, CT
Aircraft
Ercoupe Eng & Research Ercoupe 415C Ercoupe 41
Tail Number
N93765
Operator
Curtis W Hewitt Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC89LA151
THE PILOT OF THE ERCOUPE 415C WAS RETURNING TO HIS DEPARTURE AIRPORT WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT COULD NOT LAND ON A HIGHWAY BECAUSE TREES WERE IN HIS FLIGHT PATH AND HE LANDED IN A LAKE. NEITHER OCCUPANT WAS INJURED, BUT THE AIRCRAFT CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK. THE ON SCENE INSPECTION OF THE FUEL PUMP SHOWED THAT SEVERAL PARTS OF THE FUEL PUMP WERE LOOSE ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE PUMP IN FLIGHT.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DUE TO A POWER LOSS, CAUSED BY LOOSE PARTS IN THE FUEL PUMP.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE ERCOUPE 415C WAS RETURNING TO HIS DEPARTURE AIRPORT WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT COULD NOT LAND ON A HIGHWAY BECAUSE TREES WERE IN HIS FLIGHT PATH AND HE LANDED IN A LAKE. NEITHER OCCUPANT WAS INJURED, BUT THE AIRCRAFT CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK. THE ON SCENE INSPECTION OF THE FUEL PUMP SHOWED THAT SEVERAL PARTS OF THE FUEL PUMP WERE LOOSE ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE PUMP IN FLIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftErcoupe Eng & Research Ercoupe 415C Ercoupe 41
Tail NumberN93765
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCurtis W Hewitt Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-75 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO