# NTSB DFW07CA045: Ercoupe 415-C, N2021H, Lakeshore, MS, December 27, 2006 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: December 27, 2006, 10:45 local (16:45 UTC) - Place: Lakeshore, MS - Coordinates: 30.25, -89.45 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.2500&lon=-89.4500&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 26, 2007 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Jackson FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 65076 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DFW07CA045 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/65076/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA045 ## Probable cause The landing overrun for unknown reasons. A factor was the ditch. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Overrun, landing - roll - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll - terrain condition - ditch (contributing factor) - Nose over, landing - roll ## Analysis The 148-hour private pilot lost control of the single-engine airplane while landing on a private turf airstrip. The pilot reported that while landing on runway 9, which was reported as a 2,000-foot long by 20-foot wide turf and concrete runway, the wheel brakes did not properly respond to his input. The pilot added in the accident report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that "during my ground roll, I attempted to apply the brakes. I noted no braking. I pumped the brake pedal and then noted slight braking in the right wheel only." The airplane continued beyond the departure end of the runway, which was described as wet and muddy, until impacting a small ditch and coming to rest in the inverted position. The pilot exited the airplane from the canopy window without injuries. Weather reported at the Slidell Airport, located approximately 20 miles west of the accident location, was clear skies, 10 miles visibility, with light and variable winds. ## Factual narrative The 148-hour private pilot lost control of the single-engine airplane while landing on a private turf airstrip. The pilot reported that while landing on runway 9, which was reported as a 2,000-foot long by 20-foot wide turf and concrete runway, the wheel brakes did not properly respond to his input. The pilot added in the accident report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that "during my ground roll, I attempted to apply the brakes. I noted no braking. I pumped the brake pedal and then noted slight braking in the right wheel only." The airplane continued beyond the departure end of the runway, which was described as wet and muddy, until impacting a small ditch and coming to rest in the inverted position. The pilot exited the airplane from the canopy window without injuries. Weather reported at the Slidell Airport, located approximately 20 miles west of the accident location, was clear skies, 10 miles visibility, with light and variable winds. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2021H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2021H), registered now, S/N 2644, built 1946 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C - Registry model: [Erco 415-C](https://openairdocs.org/model/erco-415-c) (registry code 0420402) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental A&C75 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c75-series) (registry code 17005, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 2644 - Airframe hours: 1980 - Engines: Continental C 75-12 75 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Vincent M Molina and Rebecca C Molina - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, September 1, 2006 - Departed: L31, Abita Springs, LA - Destination: 5MS2, Lakeshore, MS - Airport: 5MS2, Turkey Bayou, runway 9, 2,000 × 20 ft, concrete ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 53; injuries: none; sport pilot; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: sport pilot; seat: left; flight hours: 148 total, 111 in this make and model, 90 as pilot in command, 60 in the last 90 days, 18 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 45 °F, dew point 32 °F - Altimeter: 30.27 inHg - Observed at: asd ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20061227026599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061227026599A), Dec 27, 2006: Univar 415C, Waveland, MS, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated he landed to the east fast (private air strip 90/270). Applied brakes. Aircraft failed to stop aircraft. Aircraft impacted ditch at end of… From the NTSB's public API. 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