ERCOUPE 415-C
Angola, IN — May 16, 2022
Event Information
| Date | May 16, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA210 |
| Event ID | 20220523105121 |
| Location | Angola, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.63986, -85.08315 |
| Airport | Tri-State Steuben County Airpo |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
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 | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
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.
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.