# NTSB Accident CHI08CA056
> **Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415D** · 2007-12-29 · Abingdon, IL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI08CA056
- **Event ID:** 20080214X00193
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-12-29
- **Location:** Abingdon, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.79972, -90.438613
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.)
- **Model:** 415D
- **Registration:** N94131
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loose clamp on the throttle cable which prevented application of engine power.  A factor in the accident was the low altitude when the throttle cable slipped.

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