Pilot Debrief

Ercoupe 415 near Greer, SC — 2019-11-03

Final reportGAA20CA059
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Date
2019-11-03
Location
Greer, SC, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
Ercoupe 415
Registration
N87173
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and impact with a fence.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while on final approach to land on a grass runway, he was suddenly unable to see the runway clearly, which caused him to flare the airplane late. The airplane bounced and drifted left. The left landing gear touched down in tall vegetation, and the airplane veered left and impacted a fence. The pilot further reported that he was unsure what caused his inability to see the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

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