# NTSB Accident CHI02LA281
> **Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-CD** · 2002-09-15 · EFFINGHAM, IL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA281
- **Event ID:** 20020917X04182
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-09-15
- **Location:** EFFINGHAM, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.110282, -88.550239
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.)
- **Model:** 415-CD
- **Registration:** N3989H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The partial loss of engine power due to the seized exhaust valve.  A factor was the soft field.

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