NONE · Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C · 1996-01-14 · HURLOCK, MD, USA
Event
NTSB number
BFO96LA038
Event ID
20001208X05102
Type
Accident
Date
1996-01-14
Location
HURLOCK, MD, USA
Coordinates
38.619297, -75.870681
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.)
Model
415-C
Registration
N87424
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel which failed to detect a fatigue crack, and resulted in an in-flight crankshaft fracture and propeller assembly separation. A related factor was the deep snow encountered during the subsequent forced landing.