NONE · Ercoupe 415-C · 2003-08-22 · Saint Johns, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX03LA260
Event ID
20030827X01411
Type
Accident
Date
2003-08-22
Location
Saint Johns, AZ, USA
Coordinates
34.516666, -109.366668
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Ercoupe
Model
415-C
Registration
N3182H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the exhaust valve on the number two engine cylinder, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the final approach to land, and an on ground collision with a ditch during the subsequent off-airport landing roll.