Summary
On January 30, 2011, a Ercoupe 415-CD (N127G) was involved in an incident near Newaygo, MI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from a frozen lake.
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 snow bank on the left side of the airstrip. The airplane nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and empennage. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN11CA191. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N127G.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from a frozen lake.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
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 snow bank on the left side of the airstrip. The airplane nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and empennage. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA191