# NTSB Accident FTW92LA139
> **Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-CD** · 1992-05-22 · VAN, TX, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW92LA139
- **Event ID:** 20001211X14659
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-05-22
- **Location:** VAN, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.519069, -95.630119
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.)
- **Model:** 415-CD
- **Registration:** N3454H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FUEL EXHAUSTION ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

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