ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285644
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| Date: | Friday 29 August 2008 |
| Time: | 11:20 LT |
| Type: |  ERCO 415-C Ercoupe |
| Owner/operator: | Vincent Mark Molina |
| Registration: | N87376 |
| MSN: | 549 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1154 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C85 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sebring, FL -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Sebring Regional Airport, FL (SEF/KSEF) |
| Fort Pierce-Treasure Coast International Airport, FL (FPR/KFPR) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the Ercoupe 415-C stated that while on climb out at approximately 1,300 feet, he noticed wood pieces and feathers coming into the cockpit through the open canopy, and "an extreme vibration ensued throughout the airplane." The pilot shut down the engine, and performed an emergency landing in a pasture. The airplane subsequently impacted a shallow ditch that was obscured by tall grass. The nose gear collapsed, the right wing spar bent aft, and the firewall buckled. The airplane was equipped with a two blade Sensenich wooden propeller; after the accident the pilot reported that "one blade was splintered." The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions prior to the event, which was determined to be a bird strike.
Probable Cause: A bird strike which substantially damaged the propeller and required the engine to be secured. Contributing to the accident was the damaged propeller.
Sources:
NTSB NYC08CA297
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 12:45 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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