2 fatal · Ercoupe 415-C · 2004-03-09 · Oakdale, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX04FA150
Event ID
20040315X00324
Type
Accident
Date
2004-03-09
Location
Oakdale, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.746665, -120.631385
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Ercoupe
Model
415-C
Registration
N93707
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the in-flight separation of the main spar due to corrosion in the wing center section not detectable by inspection methods described in manufacturer's service bulletins and FAA Airworthiness Directives.