NONE · Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415C · 1991-02-03 · PIXLEY, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX91LA089
Event ID
20001212X16465
Type
Accident
Date
1991-02-03
Location
PIXLEY, CA, USA
Coordinates
35.949764, -119.309776
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.)
Model
415C
Registration
N99483
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT IN CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE MAKE AND MODEL.