Ercoupe 415
Greer, SC — November 3, 2019
Event Information
| Date | November 3, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA20CA059 |
| Event ID | 20191104X05444 |
| Location | Greer, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.03417, -82.29889 |
| Airport | The Flying Few |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Ercoupe |
| Model | 415 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and impact with a fence.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while on final approach to land on a grass runway about sunset, he was suddenly unable to see the runway with any clarity, which caused him to flare late. The airplane bounced and drifted left. The left landing gear landed in tall vegetation, and the airplane veered left and impacted the fence.
The pilot further reported that he was unsure what caused the inability to see the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
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.