Pilot Debrief

Ercoupe 415 C near Rosendale, WI — 2019-05-06

Final reportGAA19CA245
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Date
2019-05-06
Location
Rosendale, WI, USA
Aircraft
Ercoupe 415 C
Registration
N2101H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in impact with a fence and a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he made an off-airport precautionary landing due to turbulent conditions. During the landing roll in a pasture, the airplane's nose landing gear impacted a fence, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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