| Crash location | 43.380556°N, 85.778056°W |
| Nearest city | Newaygo, MI
43.419743°N, 85.800051°W 2.9 miles away |
| Tail number | N127G |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 30 Jan 2011 |
| Aircraft type | DC-3(AF) Ercoupe 415-CD(NTSB) |
| Additional details: | Silver/Red trim |
The pilot reported that he was departing a plowed "airstrip" on an ice covered lake. During the takeoff roll, the airplane veered to the left and the left wheel hit a snow bank on the left side of the airstrip. The airplane nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and empennage. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure.
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from a frozen lake.