# NTSB investigations: 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 · 94 investigations

- [NTSB CEN26LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA047.md): Engineering & Research 415 · Sheboygan Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2025 · N94342 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to arrest the airplane’s descent rate during a takeoff simulated engine failure which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA23WA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA146.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · St. Mary, Jamaica · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 5, 2023 · N3254B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA412.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Galion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N99209 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve that was stuck in the open position.
- [NTSB GAA20CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA059.md): Ercoupe 415 · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2019 · N87173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN19LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA167.md): Ercoupe 415 · Hawkins, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2019 · N87294 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA19CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA245.md): Ercoupe 415 C · Rosendale, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2019 · N2101H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in impact with a fence and a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN16LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA299.md): Engineering & Research 415 C · Mt Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N99307 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during a forced landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the airplane’s subsequent bounce on the runway following a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA262.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Little Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2013 · N94305 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane's throttle cable.
- [NTSB WPR13LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA191.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Mesquite, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2013 · N87114 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the propeller from the engine during initial climb due to the incorrect torque applied to the propeller hub nut during maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN12CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA045.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Lebanon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2011 · N93415 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA040.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Mebane, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N3760H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10IA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA173.md): Univar 415-C/D · Xenia, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2009 · N93415 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide slope during final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR09LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA337.md): Engineering & Research 415C · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N87295 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA251.md): Ercoupe 415C · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2009 · N2339H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA243.md): Engineering and Research 415C · Sandwich, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2009 · N87384 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute an immediate forced landing to a suitable field and the engine's partial loss of power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA06LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA188.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Trenton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N3233H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power just after takeoff due to water contamination of the auto fuel added to the aircraft fuel system just prior to the flight. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, no suitable landing area near the departure end of the…
- [NTSB CHI03LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA165.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Independence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N87198 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor to the accident was the pilot's improper installation of the fuel cap.
- [NTSB DEN03FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA087.md): Ercoupe 415D · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2003 · N93971 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire. Contributing factors were the high wind, the pilot's decision to make a low-altitude turn onto the crosswind leg, and the power line.
- [NTSB LAX02LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA270.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N87204 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC98FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA107.md): Ercoupe ERCO-415C · New Lisbon, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N3230H · Destroyed
  > Detonation within the No. 2 cylinder resulting in melting and breaching of the piston, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing factors were the uphill terrain encountered during the landing and the visual perception…
- [NTSB FTW98FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA203.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Olustee, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1998 · N87125 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to attempt an 180 degree turn to return to the takeoff runway.
- [NTSB MIA97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA132.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Bushnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1997 · N3263H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout and altitu de while on final approach to landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN91LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA062.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1991 · N3210H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft failed to maintain clearance between the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX91LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA051.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Madera, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N3080H · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to a plugged vent line, affecting the ability of the system to transfer fuel to the main tank.
- [NTSB MIA90FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA168.md): Erco 415-C · Huntersville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N2436H · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB DEN90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA069.md): Erco 415C · Tierra Amarilla, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N99378 · Substantial damage
  > Induction icing induced power loss. Factors include continuation of flight into IMC conditions, and unsuitable mountainous terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA86FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA239.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1986 · N99313 · Destroyed
  > The plt reported he was climbing after a touch and go, during the climb the 'blown fuse' light came on for the generator. After replacing the fuse sparks started coming from behind the instrument panel. Smoke filled the cockpit as the plt tried to smother the…
- [NTSB SEA83LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA079.md): Erco 415C · Boring, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1983 · N87110 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collided with a fence and collapsed the nose gear during a forced landing after the engine lost power in cruise flight. The pilot had departed Oregon city earlier to fly to evergreen airport to fuel the aircraft and then to return to Oregon city.…
- [NTSB FTW82DA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA191.md): Erco 415-C · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 23, 1982 · N99129 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that on his second approach for a touch and go landing, the aircraft was a little high on final. He reduced power to complete a short field landing on the sod strip. The aircraft landed moderately hard in a flat attitude and the nose gear…
- [NTSB SEA81DYM47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYM47.md): Forney 415-C · Gleneden Beach, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1981 · N2600H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA128.md): Erco 415-D · Carefree, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 19, 1981 · N3123H · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FET05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FET05.md): Erco 415-CD · Lake Village, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1979 · N3857H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEI16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEI16.md): Erco 415-C · South Macedoni, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1979 · N87198 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYE14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYE14.md): Erco 415-C · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 18, 1979 · N3276H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FVM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVM02.md): Erco 415-C · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1978 · N99133 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FTM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTM24.md): Erco 415-C · Eureka, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1978 · N94153 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78FKG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKG15.md): Erco 415C · Rome, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1978 · N94382 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DCD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCD04.md): Erco 415C · Alton, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1977 · N87272 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DKA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKA07.md): Erco 415-C · St.Thomas, VI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1977 · N87011 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76FPD46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPD46.md): Erco 415-C · Alvarado, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1976 · N3075H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCA25.md): Erco 415-C · Ste Genevieve, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 18, 1976 · N2327H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEI43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEI43.md): Erco 415C · Strongsville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1975 · N2491H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FHJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FHJ23.md): Erco 415-D · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 15, 1974 · N2339H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74DQD28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74DQD28.md): Erco 415-C · Animas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1974 · N99378 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74FYC37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYC37.md): Erco 415-C · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1974 · N2243H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DCA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCA20.md): Erco 415-C · Sikeston, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 16, 1974 · N3079H · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73FEG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEG18.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Brookville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1973 · N3789H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FLD40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FLD40.md): Erco 415-C · St.Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1972 · N94114 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73AM032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM032.md): Erco 415-C · Sebastion, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 17, 1972 · N94015 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73DQG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DQG05.md): Erco 415-C · Canyon, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1972 · N2108H · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('0420302')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/engineering-research-415-c/ntsb

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