Pilot Debrief

ERCOUPE 415-CD near Newaygo, MI — 2011-01-30

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Date
2011-01-30
Location
Newaygo, MI, USA
Aircraft
ERCOUPE 415-CD
Registration
N127G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from a frozen lake.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was departing a plowed "airstrip" on an ice-covered lake. During the takeoff roll, the airplane veered to the left and the left wheel hit a snowbank on the left side of the airstrip. The airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and empennage. The pilot reported that the airplane experienced no mechanical malfunction or failure prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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