NONE · Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C · 2008-05-15 · Penngrove, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX08LA142
Event ID
20080523X00719
Type
Accident
Date
2008-05-15
Location
Penngrove, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.29972, -122.666389
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.)
Model
415-C
Registration
N99180
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power resulting from frayed magneto "P" leads, which shorted out and killed the ignition system. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.