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July 25, 1987 · Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-C · N2716H
Galt, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Galt, CA
Aircraft
Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-C
Tail Number
N2716H
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX87LA283
DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL ON A 2000 FT PRIVATE RUNWAY, AT THE POINT TO ROTATE, THE PLT APPLIED BACK PRESSURE, HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT DID NOT RESPOND. APRX THREE QUARTERS OF THE WAY DOWN THE RWY THE PLT REALIZED THAT THE ACFT WAS NOT LIFTING OFF AND HE REDUCED PWR AND APPLIED BRAKES. THE ACFT DID NOT STOP IN TIME BEFORE COLLIDING WITH A BUILDING AT THE END OF THE RWY. INVESTIGATION OF THE ACFT ENGINE AND CONTROL SYSTEMS REVEALED NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS.
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DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL ON A 2000 FT PRIVATE RUNWAY, AT THE POINT TO ROTATE, THE PLT APPLIED BACK PRESSURE, HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT DID NOT RESPOND. APRX THREE QUARTERS OF THE WAY DOWN THE RWY THE PLT REALIZED THAT THE ACFT WAS NOT LIFTING OFF AND HE REDUCED PWR AND APPLIED BRAKES. THE ACFT DID NOT STOP IN TIME BEFORE COLLIDING WITH A BUILDING AT THE END OF THE RWY. INVESTIGATION OF THE ACFT ENGINE AND CONTROL SYSTEMS REVEALED NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 PDT
Nearest AirportVETTERS (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftErcoupe Eng & Research 415-C
Tail NumberN2716H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-75-12 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:48
Weather SourceWFAC