ERCOUPE 415-C
Panacea, FL, December 16, 2011
Event Information
| Date | December 16, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Panacea, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.98944, -84.39056 |
| Airport | Wakulla County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA111 |
| Event ID | 20111219X92426 |
Aircraft
| Make | ERCOUPE |
| Model | 415-C |
| Registration # | N99576 |
| Operator | LOUMAKIS KYRIAKOS J |
| Owner | LOUMAKIS KYRIAKOS J |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was on the final approach leg of the traffic pattern at 80 mph and landed on the 2,590-foot, turf runway. During the rollout, the pilot applied the brakes, but the airplane continued off the end of the runway, impacted a fence, and came to rest in a nose low position. During the accident sequence, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the wing spars. A subsequent examination of the wreckage revealed no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. According to the Ercoupe Instruction Manual, the landing approach airspeed should be "between 60 and 70 mph."
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.