# NTSB Accident SEA98LA066
> **Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-D** · 1998-04-22 · COLSTRIP, MT, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA98LA066
- **Event ID:** 20001211X09962
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-04-22
- **Location:** COLSTRIP, MT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.9804, -106.670043
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.)
- **Model:** 415-D
- **Registration:** N2777H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's operation of the aircraft above maximum gross weight, resulting in her inability to attain a sustained climb rate after becoming airborne.  A factor was high density altitude conditions.

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