# NTSB Accident MIA99LA025
> **Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C** · 1998-10-31 · HARTSELLE, AL, USA · SERS
## 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.

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