Ercoupe 415 C N99621

Summary

On 19 July 2014 at about 17:30 local time, a Ercoupe 415 C registered N99621, operated by Teneyck Robert R, was involved in an accident near Hubbart, Oregon, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

19 July 2014 at 17:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Hubbart, Oregon, United States

Nearest airport

Lenhardt Airpark (7S9)

Coordinates

45.1717, -122.7575

Aircraft

Ercoupe 415 C

Registration

N99621

Category

Airplane

Year built

1946

Engines

1

Operator

Teneyck Robert R

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Portland-Mulino → Hubbard

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR14CA301

2 people had minor injuries.

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and proper alignment during approach for landing in gusting wind conditions.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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The pilot reported that the wind was gusting during the descent and approach to landing. He further stated that the gusting winds moved the airplane to the right resulting in the collision with trees with the right wing. The airplane subsequently collided with more trees and came to rest in a nose down position. During the accident sequence, both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.