# NTSB Accident FTW97LA240
> **Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) ERCOUPE 415-C** · 1997-06-29 · ARDMORE, OK, USA · SERS
## 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.

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