No fatalities

6 May 2019: Ercoupe 415 C — Rosendale, WI

Rosendale, WI, United States

On 6 May 2019, an Ercoupe 415 C was involved in an aviation accident near Rosendale, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in impact with a fence and a nose-over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot made an off-airport precautionary landing due to turbulent conditions. During the landing roll in a pasture, the nose gear struck a line fence, causing the airplane to nose over. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, but no preaccident mechanical failures were reported.

Incident Overview

A pilot executed an off-airport precautionary landing in a pasture after encountering turbulent conditions. During the landing roll, the airplane's nose gear collided with a "line fence," resulting in the aircraft nosing over.

Aircraft Damage

The accident caused substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Weather Conditions

An automated weather observation station located 9 miles north-northeast of the accident site reported conditions around the time of the incident: wind from 080° at 8 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, clear skies, temperature 13°C (55°F), and dew point 4°C (39°F).

Contributing factors

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