SERS · Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) ERCOUPE 415-C · 1997-06-29 · ARDMORE, OK, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW97LA240
Event ID
20001208X08137
Type
Accident
Date
1997-06-29
Location
ARDMORE, OK, USA
Coordinates
34.189743, -97.109046
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.)
Model
ERCOUPE 415-C
Registration
N2308H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Factors were his improper decision to continue the flight after he noted a loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb and the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.