ERCOUPE 415-C
Frostproof, FL — July 18, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 18, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA293 |
| Event ID | 20210719103502 |
| Location | Frostproof, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.75005, -81.55907 |
| Airport | LAKE CLINCH AIRPARK |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | ERCOUPE |
| Model | 415-C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 3 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of a child reaching for and manipulating the flight controls.
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.