N94670

Substantial
Minor

ENGINEERING & RESEARCH ERCOUPE 415-CDS/N: 4781

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 10, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA094
Location
New London, WI
Event ID
20100112X01501
Coordinates
44.385555, -88.851112
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's decision to land with a tailwind on the snow- and ice-covered runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENGINEERING & RESEARCH
Serial Number
4781
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
ERCOUPE 415-CD
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
ERCOUPE 415-CD

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VAN KAMPEN ANTHONY J
Address
N3324 COUNTY ROAD O
City
WEYAUWEGA
State / Zip Code
WI 54983
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported the accident occurred when returning to the airport after a local flight. He stated he checked the windsock and it showed that the winds were favoring runway 18, but he decided to land on runway 36. The grass runway was covered with snow and ice. The pilot stated that he was unable to slow the airplane down during the landing roll. The airplane nosed over after contacting a snowbank at the end of the runway. The pilot stated they used a cell phone to call for help and the airplane had to be lifted in order for them to get out of it. The pilot stated that only half the length of the runway was plowed. He chose runway 36 so he would not have to turn around and back taxi on the runway to get to the hangar which was at the north end of the airport. The airplane received substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA094