Aviation Accident Summary MKC87LA093

OMAHA, NE, USA

Aircraft #1

N7515C

FORNEY ERCOUPE

Analysis

THE ANNUAL INSPECTION ON THIS ACFT WAS COMPLETED THE DAY PRIOR TO THIS ACCIDENT. DURING THIS FLT, THE WIRE HOLDING THE FUEL FILTER BOWL IN PLACE CAME LOOSE AND THE BOWL CAME OFF. THE ENG QUIT FROM FUEL STARVATION AND THE PLT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A PLOWED FIELD. THE NOSE GEAR PARTIALLY COLLAPSED SHORTLY AFTER TOUCHDOWN.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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