# NTSB Accident NYC02LA130
> **Wheeler Volksplane VP-2** · 2002-07-04 · Collins, NY, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC02LA130
- **Event ID:** 20020718X01164
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-07-04
- **Location:** Collins, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.496665, -78.919998
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Wheeler
- **Model:** Volksplane VP-2
- **Registration:** N21267
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The separation of an ignition lead to the distributor cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.  Factors in the accident were trees and power lines.

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