# NTSB Accident IAD03LA002
> **Taylorcraft 15A** · 2002-10-07 · SOMERSET, PA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD03LA002
- **Event ID:** 20021018X05329
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-10-07
- **Location:** SOMERSET, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.042499, -79.013053
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Taylorcraft
- **Model:** 15A
- **Registration:** N6652N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The mechanic's failure to discover several mechanical deficiencies during a pre-buy inspection, which either independently or collectively resulted in a subsequent engine failure.  A factor was the power lines in the forced landing area.

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