Ercoupe F 1
West Kingston, RI — September 21, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 21, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20LA325 |
| Event ID | 20200921X72553 |
| Location | West Kingston, RI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.49916, -71.59042 |
| Airport | Richmond Airport West Kingston |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Ercoupe |
| Model | F 1 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to conduct a proper preflight inspection and ensure the fuel was uncontaminated, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and forced landing.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.