# FAA incident reports: Engineering & Research 415-C A list on [Engineering & Research 415-C](https://openairdocs.org/model/engineering-research-415-c.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 61 reports - [Incident 20251015014859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251015014859I.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Arlington, WA · Oct 15, 2025 · N2939H · No damage > Aircraft [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… - [Accident 20220909017049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220909017049A.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Galion, OH · Sep 9, 2022 · N99209 · Substantial damage > [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… - [Accident 20191103020799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191103020799A.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Greer, SC · Nov 3, 2019 · N87173 · Substantial damage > During 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… - [Accident 20190613006879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190613006879A.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Hawkins, TX · Jun 13, 2019 · N87294 · Substantial damage > On 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… - [Accident 20190506004089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190506004089A.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Pickett, WI · May 6, 2019 · N2101H · Substantial damage > On 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.… - [Accident 20160716011159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160716011159A.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Mt. Morris, IL · Jul 16, 2016 · N99307 · Substantial damage > Pilot 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… - [Incident 20151029017969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151029017969I.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Roy, WA · Oct 29, 2015 · N93463 · No damage > N93463 landed in a field adjacent to the Mt. Rainier r/c society pfeiffer field after running out of fuel. - [Accident 20150508008289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150508008289A.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Covington, GA · May 8, 2015 · N2485H · Substantial damage > Pilot 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… - [Accident 20130425005999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130425005999A.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Little Falls, MN · Apr 25, 2013 · N94305 · Substantial damage > Aircraft 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… - [Accident 20130413006999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130413006999A.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Mesquite, NV · Apr 13, 2013 · N87114 · Destroyed > Prop 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… - [Accident 20111025024979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111025024979A.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Lebanon, OH · Oct 25, 2011 · N93415 · Substantial damage > The 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 11/14/2011 - [Accident 20111016023669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111016023669A.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Mebane, NC · Oct 16, 2011 · N3760H · Substantial damage > Pilot 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… - [Incident 20110806025689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110806025689I.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Williston, FL · Aug 6, 2011 · N99726 · No damage > On 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… - [Incident 20100807041459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100807041459I.md): Engineering 415-C · Danbury, CT · Aug 7, 2010 · N99129 · Minor damage > The 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… - [Accident 20091106053899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091106053899A.md): Engineering 415-C · Xenia, OH · Nov 6, 2009 · N93415 · Substantial damage > On 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. - [Accident 20090711013299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090711013299A.md): Univar 415C · Corona, CA · Jul 11, 2009 · N87295 · Substantial damage > (-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. - [Accident 20090515007069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090515007069A.md): Univar 415C · Mammoth, AZ · May 15, 2009 · N2339H · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20090411010699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090411010699A.md): Univar 415C · Sandwich, IL · Apr 11, 2009 · N87384 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-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… - [Accident 20060923020009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060923020009A.md): Univar 415C · Trenton, FL · Sep 23, 2006 · N3233H · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20030614013859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030614013859A.md): Univar 415C · Independence, KS · Jun 14, 2003 · N87198 · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20030525011969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030525011969A.md): Univar 415C · Los Lunas, NM · May 25, 2003 · N93971 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-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… - [Accident 20020831024519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020831024519A.md): Univar 415C · Fresno, CA · Aug 31, 2002 · N87204 · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Incident 20000608030059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000608030059I.md): Univar 415C · Galesburg, IL · Jun 8, 2000 · N99267 > (-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… - [Incident 19980820027339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980820027339I.md): Univar 415C · Fayetteville, OH · Aug 20, 1998 · N37129 · Minor damage > While 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… - [Accident 19980516009489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980516009489A.md): Univar 415C · New Lisbon, NY · May 16, 1998 · N3230H · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Fuel 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… - [Accident 19980505008449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980505008449A.md): Univar 415C · Olustee, OK · May 5, 1998 · N87125 · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Student 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… - [Accident 19970409005679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970409005679A.md): Univar 415C · Bushnell, FL · Apr 9, 1997 · N3263H · Substantial damage > High 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… - [Accident 19950929049639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950929049639A.md): N93514 · Okeechobee, FL · Sep 29, 1995 · N93514 · Substantial damage > (-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. - [Incident 19920512020639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920512020639I.md): Univar 415C · Chambersburg, PA · May 12, 1992 · N99056 · Minor damage > Pilot made a hard landing. Did not flare aircraft properly. Nose wheel was broken off. - [Incident 19910810038269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910810038269I.md): Univar 415C · Mccomb, MS · Aug 10, 1991 · N93514 > Noticed fuel venting overboard. Emergency landing at closed airport. Fuel caps put on wrong. - [Accident 19910419011571A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910419011571A.md): Univar 415C · Santa Rosa, NM · Apr 19, 1991 · N3210H · Substantial damage > While flying in formation with another Ercoupe lost sight of NR1 lead aircraft,N87259,pulled up. Collided with same - [Accident 19901209053239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901209053239A.md): Univar 415C · Madera, CA · Dec 9, 1990 · N3080H · Substantial damage > Struck trees on forced landing after power loss. Nose fuel tank empty. Right fuel tank vent plugged. - [Accident 19900811033109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900811033109A.md): Univar 415C · Huntersville, NC · Aug 11, 1990 · N2436H · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Crashed into trees and burned after takeoff. No mechanical defects found. - [Incident 19900714042629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900714042629I.md): Univar 415C · Dongola, IL · Jul 14, 1990 · N2681H > Engine power loss. Forced landing in a field. Engine had a crankshaft failure. - [Accident 19900303004859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900303004859A.md): Univar 415C · Tierra Amarilla, NM · Mar 3, 1990 · N99378 · Substantial damage > Flew into snow shower. Iced up, tried land on road struck trees. - [Incident 19871011071689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871011071689I.md): Univar 415C · Willits, CA · Oct 11, 1987 · N85260 > Loud clanging noise from the engine before power loss. Off airport landing. Suspect a defective valve. - [Accident 19830404012179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830404012179A.md): Univar 415C · Boring, OR · Apr 4, 1983 · N87110 · Substantial damage > Lost power. Undershot a planned emergency landing in a pasture and struck a fence. Water in fuel from condensation. - [Accident 19820523018209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820523018209A.md): Univar 415C · Sand Springs, OK · May 23, 1982 · N99129 · Substantial damage > Pilot made hard landing causing nose gear to break off resulting in aircraft flipping inverted. - [Accident 19810920059639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810920059639A.md): Univar 415C · Gleneden Beach, OR · Sep 20, 1981 · N2600H · Substantial damage > Instructor demonstrating short field landing to student allowing aircraft to stall and crash on runway. - [Accident 19810919060109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810919060109A.md): Univar 415D · Carefree, AZ · Sep 19, 1981 · N3123H · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Stalled on high density altitude takeoff trying to stay airborne above rising terrain. Was over gross weight. - [Accident 19791216041039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791216041039A.md): Univar 415CD · Lake Village, ID · Dec 16, 1979 · N3857H · Destroyed > Hit trees on final approach to a night landing on an unlighted runway. Frost on windshield. - [Incident 19791111053999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791111053999I.md): Univar 415C · Waukon, IA · Nov 11, 1979 · N99902 · Minor damage > Pilot was landing on grass adjacent to runway. Swerved to avoid person, nose gear struck gopher mound, collapsed. - [Accident 19790322005029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790322005029A.md): Univar 415C · Macedonia, OH · Mar 22, 1979 · N87198 · Substantial damage > Pilot made a hard landing. Nose wheel collapsed. - [Incident 19790301009769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790301009769I.md): Univar 415C · Old Town, ME · Mar 1, 1979 · N87206 · Minor damage > Engine lost power after liftoff. Two sparkplug leads were found to be disconnected. - [Accident 19790218003189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790218003189A.md): Univar 415C · Auburn, WA · Feb 18, 1979 · N3276H · Substantial damage > Pilot was flying low over apartment area. Struck trees. Landed safe at airport - [Accident 19781008029619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781008029619A.md): Univar 415C · King City, CA · Oct 8, 1978 · N99133 · Substantial damage > Acft ldg in vineyard. - [Accident 19780608013439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780608013439A.md): Univar 415C · Eureka, UT · Jun 8, 1978 · N94153 · Substantial damage > Pilot claimed engine lost power. Engine run - ok. - [Incident 19780519034079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780519034079I.md): Univar 415C · Chelsea, VT · May 19, 1978 · N2221H · Substantial damage > Smoke in cockpit and loss of oil pressure in flight. Blow by of oil from #1 cylinder due to ring positioning. - [Incident 19780327010619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780327010619I.md): Univar 415C · Haleyville, AL · Mar 27, 1978 · N93399 > Pilot lost fuel in flight due to fuel caps on backward. Landed for fuel, non available. Took off, ran out. - [Accident 19780127001029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780127001029A.md): Univar 415C · Rome, GA · Jan 27, 1978 · N94382 · Substantial damage > Dirt found in mixture control chamber. 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