SERS · Ercoupe 415-G · 2008-07-23 · West Jefferson, OH, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI08CA208
Event ID
20080826X01323
Type
Accident
Date
2008-07-23
Location
West Jefferson, OH, USA
Coordinates
39.880756, -83.440048
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Ercoupe
Model
415-G
Registration
N94413
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot’s expired flight review and airman medical, the aircraft weight and balance exceeded by the pilot, and the trees.