# NTSB MKC88LA113: Ercoupe 415-C, N94045, Florence, MO, June 19, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 19, 1988, 14:00 local (19:00 UTC)
- Place: Florence, MO
- Coordinates: 38.580989, -92.969329 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.5810&lon=-92.9693&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 8, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 34590
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC88LA113
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34590/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA113

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, cruise
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor)
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (contributing factor)

## Analysis

WHILE ON A PERSONAL FLIGHT, PIC SAID HE BEGAN TO LOSE ENGINE POWER. HE ELECTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LDG IN A FARM FIELD, AND DURING THE ROLL OUT, THE NOSE WHEEL STRUCK A DITCH. POST FLT EXAMINATION FAILED TO REVEAL ANY CAUSE FOR THE PARTIAL POWER LOSS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N94045](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94045), registered now, S/N 1368, built 1946 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C
- Registry model: [Ercoupe 415-C](https://openairdocs.org/model/ercoupe-415-c) (registry code 0420322) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental A&C75 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c75-series) (registry code 17005, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1368
- Airframe hours: 1158
- Engines: CONTINENTAL C-75-12 75 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Drury, John J.
- Registered owner: John J Drury
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, June 26, 1987
- Departed: DMO, SEDALIA, MO
- Destination: DMO

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 65; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 153 total, 46 in this make and model, 100 as pilot in command, 3 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 15 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 95 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19880619027349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880619027349A), Jun 19, 1988: Univar 415C, Florence, MO, Substantial damage. Pilot reported a partial power loss led him to land in a farm field. Nose gear collapsed. Engine post check normal.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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