Engineering & Research 415-C

FAA incident reports · 61

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Incident 20251015014859IEngineering & Research 415-C · Arlington, WAAircraft [privacy data omitted], an Ercoupe 415C, was flying at 5500 ft between darrington airport (1S2) and Arlington airport(awo) when the oil pressure suddenly dropped and the engine lost power. Pilot determined he could not make either airport and made an…Oct 15, 2025 · N2939H · No damageAccident 20220909017049AEngineering & Research 415-C · Galion, OH[privacy data omitted]Departed gqq airport to remain in the area for a solo/ practice flight. Aircraft was airborne upwind from runway 23 at approximately 300FT AGL when the engine began to run rough. The pilot attempted to make a turn to the downwind leg of…Sep 9, 2022 · N99209 · Substantial damageAccident 20191103020799AEngineering & Research 415-C · Greer, SCDuring landing at the Flying Few grass strip in Greer, SC, N87173 bounced after initial touchdown and veered left. The aircraft struck a fence with the left wing and several trees. The impact with the trees spun the aircraft around. The aircraft continued…Nov 3, 2019 · N87173 · Substantial damageAccident 20190613006879AEngineering & Research 415-C · Hawkins, TXOn June 13, 2019 at approximately 08:56 central daylight time, N87294, a Ercoupe 415-C serial number 467, impacted the ground in a grassy field approximately 450 feet from the end of runway 09 at Holly Lake Ranch Airport (16TE) during an approach in visual…Jun 13, 2019 · N87294 · Substantial damageAccident 20190506004089AEngineering & Research 415-C · Pickett, WIOn may 6, 2019 an Engineering and research 415-C Ercoupe, us registration number N2101H crashed and overturned during a landing attempt in a field near Pickett WI. The single pilot on board sustained minor injuries and the plane sustained substantial damage.…May 6, 2019 · N2101H · Substantial damageAccident 20160716011159AEngineering & Research 415-C · Mt. Morris, ILPilot stated this was the first flight following the annual inspection. The pilot stated that he did a thorough run - up and magneto check prior to departure. The pilot stated that he departed runway 27. On the crosswind / downwind, the pilot reduced the…Jul 16, 2016 · N99307 · Substantial damageIncident 20151029017969IEngineering & Research 415-C · Roy, WAN93463 landed in a field adjacent to the Mt. Rainier r/c society pfeiffer field after running out of fuel.Oct 29, 2015 · N93463 · No damageAccident 20150508008289AEngineering & Research 415-C · Covington, GAPilot departed from Covington airport (kcvc) around 0900. After approximately an hour of flight the pilot returned back to kcvc. During the approach for landing pilot stated he was higher on approach than normal, but proceeded with landing. Resulting in a…May 8, 2015 · N2485H · Substantial damageAccident 20130425005999AEngineering & Research 415-C · Little Falls, MNAircraft was on downwind for runway 13 at lxl at approximately 800' AGL. Pilot pulled back throttle to reduce power. Engine went to idle. Pilot then pushed throttle in to add power and there was no change in engine RPM. Pilot attempted to continue the landing…Apr 25, 2013 · N94305 · Substantial damageAccident 20130413006999AEngineering & Research 415-C · Mesquite, NVProp was removed for prop seal replacement about 20 hours before accident happened. Based upon findings at the scene it appears that the locking device for the prop nut may not have been installed or installed properly. We were not able to locate prop at…Apr 13, 2013 · N87114 · DestroyedAccident 20111025024979AEngineering & Research 415-C · Lebanon, OHThe owner was working with a flight instructor on airwork. The owner flared late during a landing attempt which resulted in a hard landing. The nose tire failed and an inspection showed the firewall was damaged. Reviewed by rjh 11/14/2011Oct 25, 2011 · N93415 · Substantial damageAccident 20111016023669AEngineering & Research 415-C · Mebane, NCPilot attempted a downwind takeoff on runway 14 with reported winds from rdu AWOS of 250/9 gust 18. Pilot aborted takeoff, lost control of aircraft, overshot runway, hit a drainage ditch collapsed the nose gear, slid across a paved road, struck another…Oct 16, 2011 · N3760H · Substantial damageIncident 20110806025689IEngineering & Research 415-C · Williston, FLOn August 6, 2011, at 1015 EDT, a encoupe (1946 Engineering & Research) N99726, registered to [privacy data omitted] departed Williston, airport on runway 5, aircraft climbed to 800 feet and the engine quit. The pilot stated he immediately noted the fuel shut…Aug 6, 2011 · N99726 · No damageIncident 20100807041459IEngineering 415-C · Danbury, CTThe pilot said "I was returning from a crosscountry flt from kmsv. I was cleared to land (kdxr) on runway 35. On left downwind for 35, the tower instructed to set up on a right downwind for runway 26 instead. The approach was very routine. I was on glideslope…Aug 7, 2010 · N99129 · Minor damageAccident 20091106053899AEngineering 415-C · Xenia, OHOn March 2, 2010 during routine surviellance of the maintenance facility at I19 it was discovered that on November 6, 2009, aircraft N93415 had struck a tree during landing on runway 25.Nov 6, 2009 · N93415 · Substantial damageAccident 20090711013299AUnivar 415C · Corona, CA(-23) Aircraft N87295, and engineering and research 415C, experienced a loss of power and collided with terrain near Corona, CA. The pilot received minor injuries and the aircraft suffered substantial damage.Jul 11, 2009 · N87295 · Substantial damageAccident 20090515007069AUnivar 415C · Mammoth, AZ(-23) The student pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft was conducting a part 91 VFR cross country flight from punkin center, AZ to san manuel airport, san manuel, AZ (E77). The pilot stated the he experienced a sudden loss of engine power while in cruse…May 15, 2009 · N2339H · Substantial damageAccident 20090411010699AUnivar 415C · Sandwich, IL(-23) Aircraft depart woodlake airport at Sandwich, IL approximately 1335 on April 11, 2009 with one passenger. At 1349, numerous witness heard and saw an airplane contacting top branches of several trees. Moments afterward airplane made an off airport…Apr 11, 2009 · N87384 · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20060923020009AUnivar 415C · Trenton, FL(-23) On September 23, 2006 at 10:15 local time, an Ercoupe 415-C, N3233H, registered to the pilot [privacy data omitted] collided with trees shortly after takeoff from rush airfield (no identifier) while on a flight for a biennial review of the pilot…Sep 23, 2006 · N3233H · Substantial damageAccident 20030614013859AUnivar 415C · Independence, KS(-23) On June 14, 2003, Mr. James farmer landed off airport after experiencing engine stoppage due to lack of fuel flow. The aircraft, N87198, experienced substantial damage. (-23 amendment) on June 14, 2003 at 1127 CDT N87198 an erco 415-C, piloted by a…Jun 14, 2003 · N87198 · Substantial damageAccident 20030525011969AUnivar 415C · Los Lunas, NM(-23) On April 25, 2003, at 1448 MDT, a erco-415-C N93971, registered to david l. marshall, collided with a power line while maneuvering near mid valley airpark (E98) Los Lunas, NM. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no record of a…May 25, 2003 · N93971 · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20020831024519AUnivar 415C · Fresno, CA(-23) On 08-31-02 at approximately 1020 hours PDT, Mr. Richard earl bain, a private pilot, was acting as pilot in command of aircraft N87204, an Ercoupe 415-C, with one passenger on board, Mr. Floyd glenn stewart, a student pilot and the owner of the…Aug 31, 2002 · N87204 · Substantial damageIncident 20000608030059IUnivar 415C · Galesburg, IL(-23)Aircraft departed macomb, IL and was climbing in the peoria, IL area. The engine failed and the pilot made an emergency landing in a field. There was no damage to the aircraft and very slight damage to the crops. The landowner contacted the highway…Jun 8, 2000 · N99267Incident 19980820027339IUnivar 415C · Fayetteville, OHWhile at 3500 ft. on cross country flight, engine started to get rough. Pilot elected to make emergency landing in farm field, upon landing, aircraft hit hidden ditch on roll out and damaged aircraft. Nose gear, prop, cowling and firewall were damaged from…Aug 20, 1998 · N37129 · Minor damageAccident 19980516009489AUnivar 415C · New Lisbon, NYFuel transfer pump failed. No compression NR2 cylinder. Lost power. Crashed landed. (.4) approximately 20 minutes after the pilot and passenger departed on a local flight a witness heard the engine sputter then quit. The airplane then maneuvered for an open…May 16, 1998 · N3230H · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19980505008449AUnivar 415C · Olustee, OKStudent lost control maneuvering in traffic pattern. Had passenger on board.(.4) the student pilot with a passenger onboard, had completed 2 or 3 touch and go landings to runway 35. During the following takeoff, while turning left crosswind, the aircraft…May 5, 1998 · N87125 · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19970409005679AUnivar 415C · Bushnell, FLHigh sink rate on final and too low. Nose gear hit barbed wire fence. Short final. Hit ground. Bent nose gear. (-23) on April 11, 1997, a ramp inspection of erco-415-C, N3263H, revealed that one of the propeller blades was bent in a rearwind position. The…Apr 9, 1997 · N3263H · Substantial damageAccident 19950929049639AN93514 · Okeechobee, FL(-16) Pilot was unable to restart #2 engine, or get the propeller off the high pitch stop locks during an in flight propeller feather check.Sep 29, 1995 · N93514 · Substantial damageIncident 19920512020639IUnivar 415C · Chambersburg, PAPilot made a hard landing. Did not flare aircraft properly. Nose wheel was broken off.May 12, 1992 · N99056 · Minor damageIncident 19910810038269IUnivar 415C · Mccomb, MSNoticed fuel venting overboard. Emergency landing at closed airport. Fuel caps put on wrong.Aug 10, 1991 · N93514Accident 19910419011571AUnivar 415C · Santa Rosa, NMWhile flying in formation with another Ercoupe lost sight of NR1 lead aircraft,N87259,pulled up. Collided with sameApr 19, 1991 · N3210H · Substantial damageAccident 19901209053239AUnivar 415C · Madera, CAStruck trees on forced landing after power loss. Nose fuel tank empty. Right fuel tank vent plugged.Dec 9, 1990 · N3080H · Substantial damageAccident 19900811033109AUnivar 415C · Huntersville, NCCrashed into trees and burned after takeoff. No mechanical defects found.Aug 11, 1990 · N2436H · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19900714042629IUnivar 415C · Dongola, ILEngine power loss. Forced landing in a field. Engine had a crankshaft failure.Jul 14, 1990 · N2681HAccident 19900303004859AUnivar 415C · Tierra Amarilla, NMFlew into snow shower. Iced up, tried land on road struck trees.Mar 3, 1990 · N99378 · Substantial damageIncident 19871011071689IUnivar 415C · Willits, CALoud clanging noise from the engine before power loss. Off airport landing. Suspect a defective valve.Oct 11, 1987 · N85260Accident 19830404012179AUnivar 415C · Boring, ORLost power. Undershot a planned emergency landing in a pasture and struck a fence. Water in fuel from condensation.Apr 4, 1983 · N87110 · Substantial damageAccident 19820523018209AUnivar 415C · Sand Springs, OKPilot made hard landing causing nose gear to break off resulting in aircraft flipping inverted.May 23, 1982 · N99129 · Substantial damageAccident 19810920059639AUnivar 415C · Gleneden Beach, ORInstructor demonstrating short field landing to student allowing aircraft to stall and crash on runway.Sep 20, 1981 · N2600H · Substantial damageAccident 19810919060109AUnivar 415D · Carefree, AZStalled on high density altitude takeoff trying to stay airborne above rising terrain. Was over gross weight.Sep 19, 1981 · N3123H · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19791216041039AUnivar 415CD · Lake Village, IDHit trees on final approach to a night landing on an unlighted runway. Frost on windshield.Dec 16, 1979 · N3857H · DestroyedIncident 19791111053999IUnivar 415C · Waukon, IAPilot was landing on grass adjacent to runway. Swerved to avoid person, nose gear struck gopher mound, collapsed.Nov 11, 1979 · N99902 · Minor damageAccident 19790322005029AUnivar 415C · Macedonia, OHPilot made a hard landing. Nose wheel collapsed.Mar 22, 1979 · N87198 · Substantial damageIncident 19790301009769IUnivar 415C · Old Town, MEEngine lost power after liftoff. Two sparkplug leads were found to be disconnected.Mar 1, 1979 · N87206 · Minor damageAccident 19790218003189AUnivar 415C · Auburn, WAPilot was flying low over apartment area. Struck trees. Landed safe at airportFeb 18, 1979 · N3276H · Substantial damageAccident 19781008029619AUnivar 415C · King City, CAAcft ldg in vineyard.Oct 8, 1978 · N99133 · Substantial damageAccident 19780608013439AUnivar 415C · Eureka, UTPilot claimed engine lost power. Engine run - ok.Jun 8, 1978 · N94153 · Substantial damageIncident 19780519034079IUnivar 415C · Chelsea, VTSmoke in cockpit and loss of oil pressure in flight. Blow by of oil from #1 cylinder due to ring positioning.May 19, 1978 · N2221H · Substantial damageIncident 19780327010619IUnivar 415C · Haleyville, ALPilot lost fuel in flight due to fuel caps on backward. Landed for fuel, non available. Took off, ran out.Mar 27, 1978 · N93399Accident 19780127001029AUnivar 415C · Rome, GADirt found in mixture control chamber.Jan 27, 1978 · N94382 · Substantial damage
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