Lynn, thanks for the update. So is that another incident of a fool trying to do aerobatics in an Ercoupe? And again with a passenger to make things more tragic. However, aileron flutter is something one can avoid by proper maintenance. I made a few notes that covers this area. http://www.ercoupe.info/?n=Main.Controls If anyone has experiences to share, send me a note. Hartmut
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]: [email protected]: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:38:46 -0500Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] ercoupe crash florida 12-13-08 Hey Hartmut: I had put the original report on ercoupe-flying, (ercoupe-flyin) to try and answer the questions but I guess it did not make it to everyone. Lynn From: IFLYSMODELTo: [email protected]: 12/13/2008 7:38:26 P.M. Eastern Standard TimeSubj: Ercoupe Accident. Hey fellow Ercouper's: I heard this afternoon that N 99154 has crashed near Sebring Florida. Two occupants were killed. The story from non pilots really sounds bad, and that is what is written on the local Internet site. However, a local pilot said he saw the plane just prior to the crash in a nose low attitude, obviously exceeding VNE and the ailerons were fluttering. The owner, an experienced pilot, was not flying the plane. Someone recently checked out was flying it. People wishing the other witnesses's accounts can read about it at highlandstoday.com Regards Lynn Nelsen In a message dated 12/14/2008 5:01:24 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: >From the report:"...witnessed a cloud of black smoke and heard the plane's >engine over-revving, he said. The plane then started coming apart,..." What in >the world happened? I am puzzled. Black smoke? Falling apart? A tragedy. >Hartmut To: [email protected]: [email protected]: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:42:32 -0600Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] ercoupe crash florida 12-13-08 Here's the link to the unusually well written article:http://tinyurl.com/5optq2 http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/dec/13/131539/breaking-news-ultralight-crashed-near-sebring/news-metro/ Very sad. We've lost one of our own though I don't know if he was a forummember.Ed Send e-mail anywhere. No map, no compass. Get your Hotmail® account now. Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_speed_122008
