Aviation Accident Summary CHI92LA144

BERLIN, WI, USA

Aircraft #1

N99819

Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-E

Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF FROM RUNWAY 09 IN A GUSTY CROSSWIND ESTIMATED AT 15 KNOTS FROM 170 DEGREES. HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, WENT OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A TREE.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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