Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 25, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90LA243
Location
HAMBURG, MI
Event ID
20001212X23960
Coordinates
42.449707, -83.809852
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
POWERPLANT FAILURE DUE TO FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE CARBURETOR RESULTING IN FUEL STARVATION.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2977H
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
3602
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
KUSSMAUL RICHARD R
Address
1459 SOUTH GROVE STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
YPSILANTI
State / Zip Code
MI 48198
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI90LA243