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October 13, 1984 · Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-C Aircoupe 415-C AIRC · N93907
Brodheadsville, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Brodheadsville, PA
Aircraft
Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-C Aircoupe 415-C AIRC
Tail Number
N93907
Operator
Kenneth W Stout
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC85FHA01
THE ACFT STALLED (MUSHED) INTO 35 FT TREES UNDER PWR ACCORDING TO THE PASSENGER ON BOARD. THE PAX ALSO SAID ANOTHER PERSON RECOMMENDED A TAKEOFF TO THE SOUTH BECAUSE OF X-WIND & TERRAIN. THE PLT WAS QUOTED AS SAYING THAT 'THE PLANE HAS PLENTY OF SNOT' & HE TOOK OFF TO THE NORTH. WITNESS SAID THE ACFT ACCELERATED SLOWLY & THE ARPT MGR SAID THE ACFT PASSEDTHE 'DECISION POINT' BEFORE BECOMING AIRBORNE. THE PLT THEN TURNED EAST AT 100 FT AGL AND CLIMBED OVER SOME TREES TO THE RT OF THE RWY BUT STALLED AND SETTLED INTO 'HEDGEROW' TREES AT THE NE END OF THE ARPT. THERE WAS FIRE AFTER IMPACT BUT BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO EXIT THE ACFT. NOTHING WAS FOUND OF A CONTRIBUTORY NATURE UPON EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE. THE PLTS WIFE ESTIMATED THAT HER HUSBAND FLEW THE ACFT ABOUT 12 HRS A MONTH SINCE THE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION ON 3/10/84.
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THE ACFT STALLED (MUSHED) INTO 35 FT TREES UNDER PWR ACCORDING TO THE PASSENGER ON BOARD. THE PAX ALSO SAID ANOTHER PERSON RECOMMENDED A TAKEOFF TO THE SOUTH BECAUSE OF X-WIND & TERRAIN. THE PLT WAS QUOTED AS SAYING THAT 'THE PLANE HAS PLENTY OF SNOT' & HE TOOK OFF TO THE NORTH. WITNESS SAID THE ACFT ACCELERATED SLOWLY & THE ARPT MGR SAID THE ACFT PASSEDTHE 'DECISION POINT' BEFORE BECOMING AIRBORNE. THE PLT THEN TURNED EAST AT 100 FT AGL AND CLIMBED OVER SOME TREES TO THE RT OF THE RWY BUT STALLED AND SETTLED INTO 'HEDGEROW' TREES AT THE NE END OF THE ARPT. THERE WAS FIRE AFTER IMPACT BUT BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO EXIT THE ACFT. NOTHING WAS FOUND OF A CONTRIBUTORY NATURE UPON EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE. THE PLTS WIFE ESTIMATED THAT HER HUSBAND FLEW THE ACFT ABOUT 12 HRS A MONTH SINCE THE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION ON 3/10/84.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftErcoupe Eng & Research 415-C Aircoupe 415-C AIRC
Tail NumberN93907
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorKenneth W Stout
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-75-12 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind90° @ 12 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time12:00