Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
NTSB analysis
The pilot and passenger departed on a cross-country flight to their home airport. The passenger reported that, after turning onto final approach for landing, the engine started running rough and the propeller "slowed down." The pilot attempted to restore engine power to no avail. The airplane impacted a 40-ft-tall tree about 550 ft from the runway threshold and about 70 ft north of the extended runway centerline. The pilot did not recall any of the events of the accident flight except the impact with the tree. Examination of the engine revealed no anomalies, and the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN19LA167 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 13, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Hawkins, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Holly Lake Ranch (16TE)
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 2
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Ercoupe 415
- N-number
- N87294
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1956
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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