Probable cause
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
NTSB analysis
The pilot departed for a local flight with all three fuel tanks full. After 30 minutes into the flight, he was returning for landing when the engine lost power. He made a forced landing in a field; the nose gear collapsed and the firewall sustained substantial damage. A postaccident examination revealed that fuel was in the gascolator and carburetor. No anomalies were observed that would have precluded normal operation of the engine.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR10LA343 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 9, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Whitehall, Montana
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Ercoupe 415
- N-number
- N87349
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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