# NTSB Accident ERA09LA357
> **LUSCOMBE 8** · 2009-06-19 · Chipley, FL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09LA357
- **Event ID:** 20090620X82832
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-06-19
- **Location:** Chipley, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.463888, -85.683052
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** LUSCOMBE
- **Model:** 8
- **Registration:** N41915
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A partial loss of power due to the use of automotive gasoline that contained ethanol, which was prohibited by the operating limitations.  Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to obtain and comply with the applicable operating limitations.

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