# NTSB Accident LAX91LA089
> **Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415C** · 1991-02-03 · PIXLEY, CA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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