Summary
On July 18, 2021, a Ercoupe 415-C (N3044H) was involved in an accident near Frostproof, FL. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of a child reaching for and manipulating the flight controls.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA293. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3044H.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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