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September 13, 1986 · Rarsch RV-4 · N319ER
Erie, ND
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Erie, ND
Aircraft
Rarsch RV-4
Tail Number
N319ER
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86FTG02
THE PLT SAID HE WAS MAKING A SHORT FIELD APCH TO A PRIVATE, SOD, STRIP. HE SAID HE WAS IN A SHALLOW LT BANK ON FINAL APCH WHEN HE NOTICED THE ACFT WAS IN A SLIP AND DESCENDING TOO FAST TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH TREES 500 FT FROM THE APCH END OF THE STRIP. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE TREES AND CRASHED IN A PLOWED FIELD SHORT OF THE RWY.
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THE PLT SAID HE WAS MAKING A SHORT FIELD APCH TO A PRIVATE, SOD, STRIP. HE SAID HE WAS IN A SHALLOW LT BANK ON FINAL APCH WHEN HE NOTICED THE ACFT WAS IN A SLIP AND DESCENDING TOO FAST TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH TREES 500 FT FROM THE APCH END OF THE STRIP. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE TREES AND CRASHED IN A PLOWED FIELD SHORT OF THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSchroeder (Private) (1nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRarsch RV-4
Tail NumberN319ER
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC