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December 11, 2005 · Ercoupe Eng & Research 415C · N99009

Wiersdale, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 11, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wiersdale, FL
Aircraft
Ercoupe Eng & Research 415C
Tail Number
N99009
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA06CA027

The pilot stated that he did not use all the available runway, and he attempted the takeoff uphill, on a soggy turf runway, which previously had received about 24 hours of rain. He further stated that the acceleration was restricted due to the runway conditions, and as he progressively thought he would become airborne, the airplane would transit through a soft spot on the runway, and decelerate. He said he should have aborted the takeoff sooner, but he did not, and when he finally applied the brakes and attempted to stop the airplane, he probably hit a drainage ditch, became airborne for a short time prior to hitting the ground, and then proceeded down a bank and nosed over.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper planning and failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway and nosing over.

Full Narrative

On December 11, 2005, about 1100 eastern standard time, an Engineering and research Ercoupe 415-C, N99009, registered to and operated by a private individual as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight crashed while attempting to take off from Love Landing, Wiersdale, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The commercial-rated flight instructor and one passenger received no injuries, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that he attempted the takeoff uphill, on a soggy turf runway, which previously had received about 24 hours of rain. He further stated that the acceleration was restricted due to the runway conditions, and as he progressively thought he would become airborne, the airplane would transit through a soft spot on the runway, and decelerate. He said he should have aborted the take off sooner, but he did not, and when finally applied the brakes and attempted to stop the airplane probably hit a drainage ditch, became airborne for a short time prior to hitting the ground, and then it proceeded down a bank and nosed-over.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EST
Nearest AirportLove Landing (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftErcoupe Eng & Research 415C
Tail NumberN99009
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C90 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 73 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 50
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data