Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR09CA110

Whitehall, MT, USA

Aircraft #1

N87349

Ercoupe 415D

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot touched down beyond his point of intended landing and bounced. He added power, regained level flight, reduced power, and landed again. As he applied the brakes, he realized that the landing roll would exceed the amount of runway remaining available. He turned hard right to avoid a fence and a ditch. However, the left wing contacted the ground, and sustained substantial damage.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his failure to abort the landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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