# NTSB Accident ERA13LA397
> **AERONCA 65CA** · 2013-09-01 · Hardwick, VT, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA13LA397
- **Event ID:** 20130905X83150
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-09-01
- **Location:** Hardwick, VT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.529998, -72.300003
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AERONCA
- **Model:** 65CA
- **Registration:** N31915
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The improper maintenance of the carburetor, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor flooding.

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