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March 9, 1986 · Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-C · N3673H
Versailles, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Versailles, MO
Aircraft
Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-C
Tail Number
N3673H
Operator
Joe D Lietzke
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA066
THE PLT REPORTS THAT HE WAS HAND PROPPING THE ENG. HE SAID THE ENG DID NOT START ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT AND HE PRIMED IT A SECOND TIME. ON THE SECOND TRY THE ENG STARTED AND THE ACFT GOT AWAY FROM THE PLT, TAXIED ABOUT 75 FT AND COLLIDED WITH TREES. THE PLT SAID HE THOUGHT HE HAD PLACED A CHOCK ON ONE WHEEL BUT LATER FOUND BOTH CHOCKS ON HIS WORKBENCH.
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THE PLT REPORTS THAT HE WAS HAND PROPPING THE ENG. HE SAID THE ENG DID NOT START ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT AND HE PRIMED IT A SECOND TIME. ON THE SECOND TRY THE ENG STARTED AND THE ACFT GOT AWAY FROM THE PLT, TAXIED ABOUT 75 FT AND COLLIDED WITH TREES. THE PLT SAID HE THOUGHT HE HAD PLACED A CHOCK ON ONE WHEEL BUT LATER FOUND BOTH CHOCKS ON HIS WORKBENCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftErcoupe Eng & Research 415-C
Tail NumberN3673H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJoe D Lietzke
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A75 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC