SERS · Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C · 1998-10-31 · HARTSELLE, AL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA99LA025
Event ID
20001211X11318
Type
Accident
Date
1998-10-31
Location
HARTSELLE, AL, USA
Coordinates
34.429134, -86.929824
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.)
Model
415-C
Registration
N99924
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Improper modification of the carburetor float by maintenance personnel resulting in the float sticking in the full needle valve open position and failure of the engine due to excessive fuel flow.