N3530H

Substantial
None

ERCOUPE 415-CS/N: 4155

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 16, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA210
Location
Angola, IN
Event ID
20220523105121
Coordinates
41.639860, -85.083145
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and the nose landing gear collapse.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ERCOUPE
Serial Number
4155
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
415-CERCO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
415-C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ULTRAFLIGHT LLC
Address
1532 HAMMEL DR
City
ANGOLA
State / Zip Code
IN 46703-6997
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# CEN22LA210