Casualties unknown

1992-05-17: Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) 415C (N93426) — John Anderson — Vine Grove, KY

Vine Grove, KY, US

On May 17, 1992, an Ercoupe (eng & Research Corp.) 415C (registration N93426) operated by John Anderson was involved in an aviation accident near Vine Grove, KY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE WIND GUSTS AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A taxiing aircraft was lifted by a gust of wind, colliding with the ground and sliding into a parked aircraft about 300 feet from the runway centerline. The pilot reported unsuccessful control attempts.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that while taxiing westward, he initiated a left turn toward the parking area. During this maneuver, a gust of wind lifted the aircraft. The pilot attempted to regain control using the throttle, aileron, and rudder, but all inputs proved unsuccessful. He noted that wind gusts from the north were present at 20 knots.

Sequence of Events

The aircraft subsequently collided with the ground and slid into another parked aircraft. The collision occurred approximately 300 feet from the centerline of the runway. The pilot's account indicates that the wind gust was the immediate event leading to the loss of control.

Investigation Details

No further information regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, time of day, or occupant injuries was provided in the source. The report does not assign a probable cause or speculate on contributing factors. The investigation remains limited to the pilot's statement.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X14592. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.