N87173 is a 1946 Engineering & Research 415-C. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 series rated at 75 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Aug 1955. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Nov 2020. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistrant based in Taylors, SC · deregistered in 1955.
2020
1955
The pilot reported that, while on final approach to land on a grass runway about sunset, he was suddenly unable to see the runway with any clarity, which caused him to flare late. The airplane bounced and drifted left. The left landing gear landed in tall vegetation, and the airplane veered left and impacted the fence.
The pilot further reported that he was unsure what caused the inability to see the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
No photos yet. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed for uploads.
No trips logged. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed to log trips.
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