Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C
Cedarburg, WI — August 2, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 2, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CHI08CA233 |
| Event ID | 20080827X01338 |
| Location | Cedarburg, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.32917, -87.99722 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) |
| Model | 415-C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tree during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the windshear and the tree.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during takeoff the airplane was "struck by wind shear" from its right side. He reported that the airplane "lost perhaps 20' - 30' of altitude" and that he "could not avoid impact with the tree." The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.