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March 5, 2013 · Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · N87172

Newnan, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Newnan, GA
Aircraft
Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C
Tail Number
N87172
Operator
Mallard William C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA155

According to the pilot, after landing the airplane, he taxied it to the general aviation tie-down area on the airport. The pilot stated that he normally taxied the airplane through the open space between the second and third tie-down rows on the ramp but that this space was occupied; therefore, he initiated a 180-degree turn to exit the row for an alternate tie-down location. The pilot stated that, during the turn, he misjudged the space needed to safely execute the maneuver and struck a parked airplane with his airplane's right wing tip. Postaccident examination revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing trailing edge section main spar attachment point and buckling of the right wing flap and tip. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain proper visual lookout during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, after landing he taxied the airplane to the general aviation tie down area on the airport. The pilot stated that he normally taxis the airplane through the open space between the second and third tie down rows on the ramp. The pilot's normal tie down space was occupied and he initiated a 180 degree turn to exit the row for an alternate tie down location. The pilot stated that during the turn, he misjudged the space needed to safely execute the maneuver and struck a parked airplane with his airplane's right wing tip. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the right wing trailing edge section main spar attachment point, buckling of the right wing flap, and right wing tip. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EST
Nearest AirportNewman Coweta County Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C
Tail NumberN87172
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMallard William C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · A&C75 SERIES · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 85 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 11 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data