Summary
On August 02, 2008, a Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) 415-C (N93963) was involved in an accident near Cedarburg, WI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tree during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the windshear and the tree.
The pilot reported that during takeoff the airplane was "struck by wind shear" from its right side. He reported that the airplane "lost perhaps 20' - 30' of altitude" and that he "could not avoid impact with the tree." The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI08CA233. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N93963.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tree during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the windshear and the tree.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that during takeoff the airplane was "struck by wind shear" from its right side. He reported that the airplane "lost perhaps 20' - 30' of altitude" and that he "could not avoid impact with the tree." The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA233