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August 2, 2008 · Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-C · N93963
Cedarburg, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Cedarburg, WI
Aircraft
Ercoupe Eng & Research 415-C
Tail Number
N93963
Operator
James B Brennan
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA233
The pilot reported that during takeoff the airplane was "struck by wind shear" from its right side. He reported that the airplane "lost perhaps 20' - 30' of altitude" and that he "could not avoid impact with the tree." The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tree during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the windshear and the tree.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during takeoff the airplane was "struck by wind shear" from its right side. He reported that the airplane "lost perhaps 20' - 30' of altitude" and that he "could not avoid impact with the tree." The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:35 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftErcoupe Eng & Research 415-C
Tail NumberN93963
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames B Brennan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85 · Reciprocating · 85
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time17:25
Weather SourceWFAC