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July 18, 2021 · Ercoupe 415-C · N3044H
Frostproof, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2021
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Frostproof, FL
Aircraft
Ercoupe 415-C (1946)
Tail Number
N3044H
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA293
According to the pilot, he was going to take his grandson and great grandson on a flight around the airport. He stated that the great grandson was sitting on the lap of his grandson. During takeoff, as the airplane was lifting off the runway, the great grandson reached for the controls, turned them to the right, and pulled back. Subsequently, the airplane veered to the right, exited the runway, and struck a fence. During the accident sequence, the fuselage and wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of a child reaching for and manipulating the flight controls.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was going to take his grandson and great grandson on a flight around the airport. He stated that the great grandson was sitting on the lap of his grandson. During takeoff, as the airplane was lifting off the runway, the great grandson reached for the controls, turned them to the right, and pulled back. Subsequently, the airplane veered to the right, exited the runway, and struck a fence. During the accident sequence, the fuselage and wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:55 EDT
Nearest AirportLake Clinch Airpark (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2880 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftErcoupe 415-C
Tail NumberN3044H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 81 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time10:50
Weather SourceWFAC