Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 18, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA293
Location
Frostproof, FL
Event ID
20210719103502
Coordinates
27.750054, -81.559071
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of a child reaching for and manipulating the flight controls.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3044H
Make
ERCOUPE
Serial Number
3669
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
NELSEN LYNN H
Address
1851 CR 630 W
Status
Deregistered
City
FROSTPROOF
State / Zip Code
FL 33843
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA293