N3530H

Substantial
None

ERCOUPE 415-CS/N: 4155

Summary

On May 16, 2022, a Ercoupe 415-C (N3530H) was involved in an incident near Angola, IN. 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 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA210. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3530H.

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