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| Date: | Friday 4 April 2003 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Ercoupe 415-C |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N93815 |
| MSN: | 1138 |
| Engine model: | Continental C-75-12 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ranger, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Ranger, TX (F23) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the takeoff/initial climb there was a loss of engine power. During the forced landing, the airplane struck a telephone service box and a fence. The airplane was registered to the student pilot's father. On May 26, 1992, a third class medical certificate was issued to the student pilot who had logged 8.6 hours of flight. The student pilot departed the accident scene, and has not responded to FAA inquiries. To date, a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) had not been received by the Safety Board. The FAA inspector reported that the last annual inspection was performed on June 17, 1992.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW03LA123
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 15:54 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 01-Jun-2023 11:48 | Ron Averes | Updated |
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