Engineering & Research 415C N87295

Summary

On 11 July 2009 at about 19:20 local time, a Engineering & Research 415C registered N87295, operated by Fleisher Jack, was involved in an accident near Corona, California, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

11 July 2009 at 19:20

Classification

Accident

Location

Corona, California, United States

Coordinates

33.8975, -117.6022

Aircraft

Engineering & Research 415C

Registration

N87295

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Fleisher Jack

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Rubidoux → Oceanside

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR09LA337

1 person had minor injuries.

A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane's engine began to experience a degradation of power about 15 minutes after takeoff and he maneuvered the throttle to full power in an effort to recover the power loss. The engine rpm increased temporarily and then decreased again, with an eventual total loss of power. During the forced landing, the airplane collided with a house and had come to rest in a field 30 feet from the initial impact. The post accident investigation revealed several anomalies with the engine and modifications that were not in accordance with engine manufacturer's recommended maintenance practices. The owner/pilot reported that the airplane had undergone an annual inspection about eight months prior to the accident and had only flown a couple of hours since. At the conclusion of the examination, the exact cause of the engine failure could not be definitively identified.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.