# NTSB Accident NYC03LA028
> **Ercoupe 415-CD** · 2002-12-04 · Dalton, MA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC03LA028
- **Event ID:** 20021206X05573
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-12-04
- **Location:** Dalton, MA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.433334, -73.197219
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Ercoupe
- **Model:** 415-CD
- **Registration:** C-FXJK
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.  A factor was the cold air temperature.

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