ENGINEERING & RESEARCH ERCOUPE 415-C
Ontario, OR — May 21, 2024
Event Information
| Date | May 21, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA158 |
| Event ID | 20240522194306 |
| Location | Ontario, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.02150, -117.00966 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | ENGINEERING & RESEARCH |
| Model | ERCOUPE 415-C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Full Narrative
On May 21, 2024, about 1215 Pacific daylight time, an Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C, N99577, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Ontario, Oregon. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
Witnesses reported that while they were holding short of runway 15, they observed the accident airplane in an unstable approach to the runway. Shortly after, the witnesses saw the airplane strike two runway end identifier lights, bounce, and landed on the runway. As the airplane came to rest, a post-crash fire ensued. The fuselage and wings of the airplane sustained substantial impact and thermal damage.
The airplane was recovered to a secure location for further examination.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.