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April 4, 2003 · Ercoupe 415-C · N93815

Ranger, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 4, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ranger, TX
Aircraft
Ercoupe 415-C
Tail Number
N93815
Operator
Jeff R Krantz
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW03LA123

During the takeoff/initial climb there was a loss of engine power. During the forced landing, the airplane struck a telephone service box and a fence. The airplane was registered to the student pilot's father. On May 26, 1992, a third class medical certificate was issued to the student pilot who had logged 8.6 hours of flight. The student pilot departed the accident scene, and has not responded to FAA inquiries. To date, a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) had not been received by the Safety Board. The FAA inspector reported that the last annual inspection was performed on June 17, 1992.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.

Full Narrative

On April 4, 2003, approximately 1300 central standard time, an Ercoupe 415-C single-engine airplane, N93815, struck a telephone service box and a fence following a loss of engine power during the takeoff/initial climb near Ranger, Texas. The airplane was registered to a private individual and flown by the student pilot under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The student pilot, sole occupant, was not injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight, and a flight plan was not filed for the local flight, which was originating at the time of the accident. Local authorities reported to the FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, that during the takeoff/initial climb from runway 01 at the Ranger Municipal Airport (F23), the engine lost power. The airplane was found resting in a field, and the outboard portion of the left wing was separated from the airplane. The FAA inspector reported that the airplane was registered to the pilot's father. On May 26, 1992, a third class medical certificate was issued to the student pilot who had logged 8.6 hours of flight. Further, the pilot departed the accident scene, and has not responded to FAA inquiries. To date, a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) had not been received by the Safety Board. The FAA inspector reported that the last annual inspection was performed on June 17, 1992. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportRanger Municipal (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length2624 ft
Runway Width14 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftErcoupe 415-C
Tail NumberN93815
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJeff R Krantz
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-75-12 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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