ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 360029
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| Date: | Saturday 6 August 1994 |
| Time: | 17:41 LT |
| Type: |  Ercoupe 415-C |
| Owner/operator: | Joshua Housenkecht |
| Registration: | N94151 |
| MSN: | 1474 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2345 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL C-75-12 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Scriba, NY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was departing from a 1600-foot grass airstrip. According to the pilot, liftoff occurred halfway down the runway and the airplane outclimbed trees at the end of the runway. The pilot stated, 'shortly after clearing the trees by 10 to 15 feet, the aircraft settled back and traveled a few seconds more until the right wing snagged a tree. The aircraft pivoted downward to the right and came to rest in low trees.' The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and inflight collision with trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC94LA153
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Mar-2024 17:12 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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