ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 133794
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| Date: | Sunday 12 July 1998 |
| Time: | 17:00 LT |
| Type: |  ERCO 415-C Ercoupe |
| Owner/operator: | Phyllis L. Carter |
| Registration: | N99294 |
| MSN: | 1917 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1990 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C-85-12 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Laurie, MO -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Laurie, MO (NONE) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot said that during a left turn to the crosswind leg during climb from takeoff, the aileron and elevator controls became jammed. He said he was unable to regain control prior to impact with trees and the terrain. He said after the airplane came to rest a post-impact fire ignited. An examination of the wreckage after the accident failed to reveal the nature of the jammed controls.
Probable Cause: the jammed aileron and elevator controls for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI98LA248
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2016 19:26 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 06-Apr-2024 19:21 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Other fatalities, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, Accident report] |
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