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May 31, 2002 · Ercoupe ERCO-415-E · N94769

Conway, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Conway, AR
Aircraft
Ercoupe ERCO-415-E
Tail Number
N94769
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW02LA168

The engine lost power after takeoff at an altitude of 150-200 feet. The pilot stated that the engine RPM's went from full, down to 800 RPM's. After pulling up over power lines at the end of the runway, he maneuvered the airplane into a hay field. Subsequently, the hard landing resulted in structural damage to the fuselage.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilots necessity to avoid a power line during the emergency descent and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

**This report was modified on 6/21/2011; please see the public docket for this accident to see earlier versions of this report.** On May 31, 2002, approximately 1400 central daylight time, an Ercoupe ERCO-415-E single-engine airplane, N94769, registered to and operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from Dennis F Cantrell Field Airport, Conway, Arkansas. The private pilot and his 1 passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plane was not filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 91 personal flight. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. According to information provided in the enclosed NTSB Pilot/Operator Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) and a telephone interview, the pilot reported that the engine lost power after takeoff at an altitude of 150-200 feet. He stated that the engine RPM's went from full, down to 800 RPM's. After pulling up over power lines at the end of the runway, he maneuvered the airplane into a hay field. Subsequently, the hard landing resulted in structural damage to the fuselage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest AirportDennis Cantrell Field (1nm E)
Runway36
Runway Length3278 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftErcoupe ERCO-415-E
Tail NumberN94769
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data