# NTSB Accident LAX08LA142
> **Ercoupe (Eng & Research Corp.) 415-C** · 2008-05-15 · Penngrove, CA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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