# NTSB Accident BFO96LA038
> **Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C** · 1996-01-14 · HURLOCK, MD, USA · NONE
## 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.

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