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November 7, 1982 · Ercoupe 415C · N2230H

Prospectville, PA

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 7, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Prospectville, PA
Aircraft
Ercoupe 415C
Tail Number
N2230H
Operator
Allen Boyer
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC83LA023

PRIOR TO DEPARTURE THE PILOT PERFORMED A RUN-UP AND ENGINE CHECK. ALL INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE TAKEOFF WAS NORMAL UNTIL 100 FEET WHEN AN ENGINE POWER LOSS WAS EXPERIENCED. HE ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY, HOWEVER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE RUNNING OFF THE END INTO A GRASSY AREA. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE, ELECTRICAL AND FUEL SYSTEMS DID NOT REVEAL ANY SPECIFIC REASON FOR ENGINE FAILURE. ALL SYSTEMS INDICATED A NEED FOR MAINTENANCE.

Full Narrative

PRIOR TO DEPARTURE THE PILOT PERFORMED A RUN-UP AND ENGINE CHECK. ALL INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE TAKEOFF WAS NORMAL UNTIL 100 FEET WHEN AN ENGINE POWER LOSS WAS EXPERIENCED. HE ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY, HOWEVER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE RUNNING OFF THE END INTO A GRASSY AREA. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE, ELECTRICAL AND FUEL SYSTEMS DID NOT REVEAL ANY SPECIFIC REASON FOR ENGINE FAILURE. ALL SYSTEMS INDICATED A NEED FOR MAINTENANCE.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EST
Nearest AirportTURNER (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length2150 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftErcoupe 415C
Tail NumberN2230H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAllen Boyer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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