ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 299269
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| Date: | Saturday 4 March 2000 |
| Time: | 17:00 LT |
| Type: |  ERCO 415-C Ercoupe |
| Owner/operator: | William Craigmyle |
| Registration: | N3719H |
| MSN: | 4344 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1311 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C-85 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | ROME, New York -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | UTICA , NY (KUCA) |
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| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot departed and flew to his intended destination to conduct some touch-and-go landings. The weather was 'excellent VFR,' and the winds were from the northeast approximately 12 knots. The first touch-and-go to runway 33 was completed without incident. On the second touch-and-go, at 300 feet agl, the pilot inadvertently selected the mixture control to off. Realizing the error, the pilot elected to continue the approach without trying to restart the engine because of altitude remaining. The airplane developed a 'high' rate of descent, and with insufficient time and altitude to regain 'adequate' airspeed, the pilot unsuccessfully attempted to flare the airplane for touchdown. The airplane impacted the runway approximately 10 degrees nose down, and 50 knots. The pilot secured the airplane's systems. Then, both he and his passenger exited the airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot inadvertently selecting the mixture control to off, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC00LA087
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Oct-2022 04:35 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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