# Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0420312
- Manufacturer (registry): ENGINEERING & RESEARCH
- Model: ERCOUPE 415-C
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 90 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 272
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/engineering-research-ercoupe-415-c

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (272, first 50)

- [N103JF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103JF): [Judkovitz Shmuel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JUDKOVITZ%20SHMUEL), [Brooklyn, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Brooklyn), built 1946, S/N 745
- [N104B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104B): [Knl Associates LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNL%20ASSOCIATES%20LLC), [Mansfield, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Mansfield), built 1946, S/N 2533
- [N116JK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116JK): [Jetran LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JETRAN%20LLC), [Horseshoe Bay, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Horseshoe%20Bay), built 1946, S/N 4276
- [N13CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13CL): [Crawford Dennis E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRAWFORD%20DENNIS%20E), [Williams, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Williams), built 1946, S/N 1985
- [N2001H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2001H): [Blake Bobby J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLAKE%20BOBBY%20J), [Eugene, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Eugene), S/N 2624
- [N2006H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2006H): [Legrand Stephen L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEGRAND%20STEPHEN%20L), [Oro Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Oro%20Valley), built 1946, S/N 2629
- [N2026H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2026H): [Flying R Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20R%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Smackover, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Smackover), built 1946, S/N 2649
- [N2028H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2028H): [Austin Christopher L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUSTIN%20CHRISTOPHER%20L), [Waxahachie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waxahachie), built 1946, S/N 2651
- [N2035H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2035H): [Poliak Mark A Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POLIAK%20MARK%20A%20TRUSTEE), [Carmel, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Carmel), built 1946, S/N 2658
- [N2048H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2048H): [Lund Patrick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUND%20PATRICK), [Gilmer, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Gilmer), built 1946, S/N 2671
- [N2049H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2049H): [Arquer Nicholas R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARQUER%20NICHOLAS%20R), [Rancho Cucamonga, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rancho%20Cucamonga), S/N 2672
- [N2056H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2056H): [Kieffer William A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIEFFER%20WILLIAM%20A), [Chillicothe, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Chillicothe), built 1946, S/N 2662
- [N2091H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2091H): [Cripe Daniel J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRIPE%20DANIEL%20J), [Kuna, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Kuna), built 1946, S/N 2714
- [N2093H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2093H): [Adams Ronald B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADAMS%20RONALD%20B), [Statesboro, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Statesboro), built 1946, S/N 2716
- [N2094H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2094H): [Boulet Robert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOULET%20ROBERT%20B), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 1946, S/N 2717
- [N2099H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2099H): [Vess Gerald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VESS%20GERALD), [Livingston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Livingston), S/N 2722
- [N2113H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2113H): [Fitzgerald Anthony M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FITZGERALD%20ANTHONY%20M), [Crete, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Crete), built 1946, S/N 2736
- [N2121H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2121H): [Poulos Nicholas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POULOS%20NICHOLAS), [Andersonville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Andersonville), built 1946, S/N 2744
- [N2133H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2133H): [Jonsson Erik Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONSSON%20ERIK%20TRUSTEE), [Twin Falls, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Twin%20Falls), built 1946, S/N 2756
- [N2138H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2138H): [Bowels Larry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWELS%20LARRY%20L), [Mcgregor, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mcgregor), built 1946, S/N 2761
- [N2139H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2139H): [Ray Paul D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAY%20PAUL%20D), [Rochester, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Rochester), built 1946, S/N 2762
- [N2141H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2141H): [Mcallister William R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCALLISTER%20WILLIAM%20R), [League City, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/League%20City), built 1946, S/N 2764
- [N2147H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2147H): [Penley Brian L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PENLEY%20BRIAN%20L), [Westfield, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Westfield), built 1946, S/N 2770
- [N2148H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2148H): [Robb Cattle Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBB%20CATTLE%20CO%20LLC), [Doniphan, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Doniphan), built 1946, S/N 2771
- [N2181H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2181H): [Hirsch Randall L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIRSCH%20RANDALL%20L), [Mc Donald, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Mc%20Donald), built 1946, S/N 2804
- [N2185H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2185H): [Keys Sharlynn L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEYS%20SHARLYNN%20L), [Sunset, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Sunset), built 1946, S/N 2808
- [N2201H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2201H): [Salvaggio Anthony Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SALVAGGIO%20ANTHONY%20JR), [Union City, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Union%20City), built 1946, S/N 2824
- [N2207H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2207H): [Rodamaker Craig M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RODAMAKER%20CRAIG%20M), [Brainerd, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Brainerd), S/N 2830
- [N2214H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2214H): [Dailey Joe R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAILEY%20JOE%20R), [Oneonta, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Oneonta), S/N 2837
- [N2217H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2217H): [Gassert Kevin J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GASSERT%20KEVIN%20J), [Cincinnati, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cincinnati), built 1946, S/N 2840
- [N2222H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2222H): [Pelican Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PELICAN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Hattiesburg, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Hattiesburg), built 1946, S/N 2845
- [N2244H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2244H): [Gregory Vernon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGORY%20VERNON%20L), [Swansea, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Swansea), built 1946, S/N 2867
- [N2264H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2264H): [White Vernon R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20VERNON%20R), [Owasso, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Owasso), built 1946, S/N 2889
- [N2268H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2268H): [Carden Keith A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARDEN%20KEITH%20A), [Barneveld, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Barneveld), built 1946, S/N 2893
- [N2271H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2271H): [Quirk Kirby Patrick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUIRK%20KIRBY%20PATRICK), [Flint, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Flint), built 1946, S/N 2896
- [N2274H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2274H): [Barts Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARTS%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Storm Lake, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Storm%20Lake), built 1946, S/N 2899
- [N2287H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2287H): [M3 Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/M3%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wausau, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Wausau), S/N 2912
- [N2361H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2361H): [Stotts Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOTTS%20THOMAS%20E), [Spokane, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane), S/N 2986
- [N2384H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2384H): [Bressman John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRESSMAN%20JOHN%20W), [Belton, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Belton), built 1946, S/N 3009
- [N2400H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2400H): [Davis Mark W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20MARK%20W), [Syracuse, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Syracuse), built 1946, S/N 3025
- [N2404H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2404H): [Mcmillan Jimmie R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCMILLAN%20JIMMIE%20R), [Breckenridge, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Breckenridge), built 1946, S/N 3029
- [N2409H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2409H): [Locke Greg DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOCKE%20GREG%20DBA), [Jacksonville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Jacksonville), S/N 3034
- [N2417H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2417H): [Sandwith Richard B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDWITH%20RICHARD%20B), [Puyallup, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Puyallup), S/N 3042
- [N2438H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2438H): [Miley Ollie Z](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILEY%20OLLIE%20Z), [Sacramento, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Sacramento), built 1946, S/N 3063
- [N2448H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2448H): [Novotny Joseph J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOVOTNY%20JOSEPH%20J), [Newark, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Newark), built 1946, S/N 3073
- [N2458H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2458H): [Deyoe Allen S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEYOE%20ALLEN%20S), [Orion, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Orion), built 1946, S/N 3083
- [N2471H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2471H): [Lord Jason T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LORD%20JASON%20T), [Show Low, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Show%20Low), built 1946, S/N 3096
- [N2473H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2473H): [Simmons David E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMMONS%20DAVID%20E), [Cambridge, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Cambridge), built 1946, S/N 3098
- [N2486H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2486H): [Martin Rodney R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20RODNEY%20R), [Knoxville, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Knoxville), built 1946, S/N 3111
- [N2501H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2501H): [Poliak Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POLIAK%20MARK%20A), [Carmel, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Carmel), S/N 3126

All 272: https://openairdocs.org/model/engineering-research-ercoupe-415-c/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (160, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN24FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA312), Aug 7, 2024: Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C (N3093H), Elkhart, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: An off-airport landing in a soybean field for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the severity of the pilot’s injuries and airplane damage was a fire that occurred at an unknown…
- [NTSB WPR24LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA158), May 21, 2024: Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C (N99577), Ontario, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The non-certificated pilot’s unstable approach to landing, which resulted in a collision with approach lighting, hard landing, and postimpact fire.
- [NTSB CEN23FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA059), Dec 5, 2022: Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C (N99345), Corning, IA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstructions during a go-around, which resulted in impact with powerlines, a tree, and the ground.
- [NTSB ERA21LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA062), Dec 6, 2020: Ercoupe 415 (N2674H), South Boston, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper installation of a fuel filter screen cover gasket, which resulted in its failure, fuel starvation, and a subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN20LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA170), Apr 30, 2020: Ercoupe 415 (N2275H), Hallettsville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel and carburetor ice.
- [NTSB GAA20CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA031), Oct 17, 2019: Ercoupe 415 (N2585H), Alvin, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport landing, during which the airplane landed hard and then ground looped.
- [NTSB CEN19LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA213), Jun 22, 2019: Ercoupe 415 (N415WP), Smithfield, RI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat on approach in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing to a pond.
- [NTSB GAA16CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA105), Jan 13, 2016: Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415 (N87405), Chappell, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to correct for a crosswind during the takeoff roll due to the interlinked flight control design, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA379), Aug 25, 2015: Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415 (N87172), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA155), Mar 5, 2013: Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C (N87172), Newnan, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain proper visual lookout during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB WPR10LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA411), Aug 18, 2010: Ercoupe 415 (N2368H), Leavenworth, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to adequately evaluate the airport and its environment in relation to the aircraft’s performance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear…
- [NTSB ERA10LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA248), Apr 28, 2010: Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C (N87172), LaGrange, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to ensure that the fuel tank shut-off valve was open resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN09LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA291), May 12, 2009: Univair Ercoupe (N99811), Brighton, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI07CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA293), Aug 31, 2007: Ercoupe Ercoupe 415C (N93783), Middletown, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. A contributing factor was the lower than normal airspeed maintained during the final approach.
- [NTSB MIA07CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA128), Jul 29, 2007: Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C (N87026), Valkaria, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the runway.
- [NTSB CHI07CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA110), Apr 21, 2007: Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C (N99811), Brighton, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath to the runway. Contributing factors to the accident included the passenger vehicle, the rising embankment, and the airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB CHI06LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA281), Jan 10, 2006: Univar Ercoupe (N99811), Howell, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper landing flare and lack of total experience.
- [NTSB MIA06CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA027), Dec 11, 2005: Ercoupe 415C (N99009), Wiersdale, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper planning and failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway and nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC05LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA084), May 14, 2005: Ercoupe 415C (N2406H), Saluda, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to an unsecured mixture control cable, which was not properly secured by maintenance personnel during a recent annual inspection. Also causal was the airplane owner's…
- [NTSB LAX03LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA260), Aug 22, 2003: Ercoupe 415-C (N3182H), Saint Johns, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the exhaust valve on the number two engine cylinder, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the final approach to land, and an on ground collision with a ditch during…
- [NTSB CHI03LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA167), Jun 18, 2003: Ercoupe 415-C (N94327), Atwood, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area and his improper decision to continue the approach without the airport and runway clearly in-sight. Factors contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB MIA00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA180), May 31, 2000: Ercoupe 415-C (N2589H), Stockbridge, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: an in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering, which was the result of the pilot not allowing adequate altitude to clear the trees before starting a turn.
- [NTSB NYC00LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA087), Mar 4, 2000: Ercoupe 415-C (N3719H), Rome, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot inadvertently selecting the mixture control to off, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA240), Jun 29, 1997: Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C (N2308H), Ardmore, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Factors were his improper decision to continue the flight after he noted a loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb and the…
- [NTSB FTW97LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA063), Dec 14, 1996: Ercoupe 415-D (N87226), Amarillo, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the #1 exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing on rough/uneven terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced…
- [NTSB CHI96FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA034), Nov 18, 1995: Ercoupe 415-C (N93726), Stafford, KS, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot misjudged his distance and altitude and flew into transmission wires. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience.
- [NTSB CHI94LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA103), Mar 11, 1994: Ercoupe 415-C (N2965H), Frankfort, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. A FACTOR WAS FUEL CONTAMINATION RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON TAKEOFF.
- [NTSB DEN93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA106), Aug 29, 1993: Ercoupe 415-C (N522BK), Palisade, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: PARTIAL POWER LOSS DURING APPROACH FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
- [NTSB SEA92LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA039), Jan 14, 1992: Ercoupe 415-C (N86964), Hansville, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION BY THE STUDENT PILOT WHO WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO CONDUCT THE FLIGHT. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ADVERSE WEATHER…
- [NTSB SEA91LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA211), Aug 17, 1991: Ercoupe 415C (N2069H), Anaconda, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN INADVERTENT STALL DURING INITIAL CLIMB. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND A PREMATURE LIFTOFF BY THE PILOT WERE FACTORS.
- [NTSB CHI91LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA214), Jul 5, 1991: Ercoupe 415-C (N87169), Sparta, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REACH A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT.
- [NTSB ATL91LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA056), Feb 9, 1991: Ercoupe 415C (N3353H), Gastonia, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE TO RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING.
- [NTSB MIA90FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA191), Sep 26, 1990: Erco 415 (N93410), Titusville, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: WAS PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FOREIGN OBJECT OBSTRUCTION OF THE INLET OF THE CARBURETOR.
- [NTSB CHI90LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA243), Aug 25, 1990: Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C (N2977H), Hamburg, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: POWERPLANT FAILURE DUE TO FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE CARBURETOR RESULTING IN FUEL STARVATION.
- [NTSB ATL90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA121), May 26, 1990: Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C (N3261H), Pineora, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: CONTROL INTERFERENCE BY THE PASSENGER WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS RETARDED AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO INTERVENE BECAUSE OF HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION.
- [NTSB MKC90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA109), May 17, 1990: Ercoupe 415-C (N2628H), Searcy, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT IMPAIRMENT FROM CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, AND FUEL CONTAMINATION WITH WATER AND DIRT (MUD) IN THE SYSTEM.
- [NTSB DEN89LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA151), Jul 2, 1989: Ercoupe 415C (N3246H), Ennis, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.
- [NTSB NYC89LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA151), Jun 20, 1989: Ercoupe Ercoupe 415C (N93765), Canaan, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DUE TO A POWER LOSS, CAUSED BY LOOSE PARTS IN THE FUEL PUMP.
- [NTSB FTW89DPJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DPJ02), Dec 21, 1988: Ercoupe 415C (N99636), Oklahoma City, OK, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MKC88LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA157), Aug 13, 1988: Ercoupe 415-C (N93437), Springfield, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC88LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA197), Jul 29, 1988: Erco 415C (N94011), W. Bloomfield, NY, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX88LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA151), Apr 2, 1988: Ercoupe 415-C (N99373), Palo Alto, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA86FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA231), Aug 30, 1986: Ercoupe 415C (N3002H), Prosser, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC86LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA087), Apr 12, 1986: Ercoupe 415-C (N2578H), St. Louis, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC85LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA211), Aug 14, 1985: Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C (N3431H), Del Mar, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI85FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA059), Nov 25, 1984: Ercoupe 415-C (N2047H), Wixom, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI84LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA206), May 27, 1984: Ercoupe 415C (N93939), Sturtevant, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX83FA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA397), Aug 13, 1983: Ercoupe 415-C (N94369), Kernville, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW83LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA309), Jun 30, 1983: Ercoupe 415-C (N93624), Elk City, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA83LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA166), Jun 24, 1983: Ercoupe 415-C (N2045H), Yulee, FL, substantial damage

All 160: https://openairdocs.org/model/engineering-research-ercoupe-415-c/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (114, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20240810012519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240810012519A), Aug 10, 2024: Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C (N3093H), Elkhart, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On August 10, 2024, about 2000 central daylight time an Ercoupe 415-C, [privacy data omitted], was found in a soybean field near Elkhart, Illinois. The pilot…
- [Accident 20240521006699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240521006699A), May 21, 2024: Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C (N99577), Ontario, OR, Destroyed. Pilot was on final approach at too steep of an angle. Aircraft struck approach light before the threshold lines. Damage was sustained to nose gear. Aircraft…
- [Accident 20221205018279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221205018279A), Dec 5, 2022: Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C (N99345), Corning, IA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. A witness just south of the Corning Airport reported seeing the aircraft approaching runway 36 low and fast. During the attempted landing and go around the…
- [Accident 20201206017189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201206017189A), Dec 6, 2020: Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C (N2674H), South Boston, VA, Substantial damage. The pilot noticed his float type fuel gauge (mounted on the aircraft nose) was showing about half a tank. This was indicating the center tank fuel level, not…
- [Accident 20200430005419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200430005419A), Apr 30, 2020: Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C (N2275H), Hallettsville, TX, Substantial damage. 02 May 2020, after refueling the listed aircraft and performing a preflight, the aircraft owner operator departed uvalde, Texas (kuva), at approximately…
- [Accident 20191017023729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191017023729A), Oct 17, 2019: Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C (N2585H), Alvin, TX, Substantial damage. On 10/17/2019 the pilot departed sonora, TX (soa) enroute to pearland, TX (lvj) in aircraft N2585H. When the pilot was getting close to the destination, he…
- [Accident 20190622007769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190622007769A), Jun 22, 2019: Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C (N415WP), Smithfield, RI, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed North Central State Airport(sfz) enroute to southbridge airport(3BO). Pilot smelled oil smoke, returned to sfz. Entered traffic pattern for…
- [Incident 20170715014449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170715014449I), Jul 15, 2017: Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C (N94174), Tipton, IA, Minor damage. On July 15, 2017 while on final approach at the Tipton, IA airport there was a crosswind, the aircraft being flown does not have rudder pedals and requires the…
- [Incident 20160417003169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160417003169I), Apr 17, 2016: Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C (N3353H), Warrenton, VA, Minor damage. Sunny Sunday. 2.0 VFR flight hwy to W91. Then 1.6 flight from W91 back to hwy. on third visual approach to rwy 15 at Warrenton-fauqier airport Ercoupe N3353H…
- [Accident 20160113000579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160113000579A), Jan 13, 2016: Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C (N87405), Chappell, NE, Substantial damage. On Wednesday, January 13, 2016AT approximately 10:36 MST, Ercoupe N87405 was departing from runway 12. Flight control was lost, the aircraft's left wing…
- [Accident 20150825017449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150825017449A), Aug 25, 2015: Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C (N87172), Newnan, GA, Substantial damage. According the passenger?s and pilot?s statement they had departed kcco (coweta county airport, Georgia) for a trip around the pattern. After a preflight…
- [Accident 20150717013729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150717013729A), Jul 17, 2015: Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C (N2764H), Alexandria, IN, Substantial damage. On July 17, 2015 at approximately 1030 eastern standard time, an Ercoupe 415, N2764H, crashed on runway 27 at the Alexandria, Indiana airport (I99). The pilot,…
- [Accident 20130305004821A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130305004821A), Mar 5, 2013: Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C (N87172), Newnan, GA, Substantial damage. On March 5, 2012 at approximately 11:30AM, [privacy data omitted]operator [privacy data omitted] was returning from a flight and taxing his aircraft (N87172),…
- [Incident 20110901020069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110901020069I), Sep 1, 2011: Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C (N2581H), Acton, CA, No damage. Robert departed wjf to lgb in N2851H. While climbing at 43OO feet over Acton, the engine lost power. Robert made a successful forced landing south on sierra…
- [Accident 20100818041489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100818041489A), Aug 18, 2010: Engineering ERCOUPE 415 (N2368H), Leavenworth, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot and passenger departed 27W westbound at about 1010 on August 18, 2010. Witness (a pilot who dropped the occupants off at the airstrip) said he watched…
- [Accident 20100428035559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100428035559A), Apr 28, 2010: Engineering ERCOUPE 415 (N87172), La Grange, GA, Substantial damage. Aircraft N87172 took off from klgc runway 31. On the downwind leg the engine sputtered and stop. The pilot turn torwards the runway and landed stort of runway…
- [Accident 20070831823939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070831823939A), Aug 31, 2007: Univar 415C (N93783), Middletown, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 31, 2007, at 1230 EDT, a Ercoupe 415-C, N93783, registered to the pilot [privacy data omitted] made a hard landing on the nose gear at…
- [Accident 20070729020409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070729020409A), Jul 29, 2007: Univar 415C (N87026), Valkaria, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that while attempting to land on runway 27 at Valkaria Airport, he initiated a go-around because of low airspeed and increasing vertical…
- [Accident 20070421017459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070421017459A), Apr 21, 2007: Univar 415C (N99811), Brighton, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) On April 21, 2007 at 10:30 the pilot [privacy data omitted] (sport-student pilot) departed manipulating the controls of N99811 (Ercoupe) on a day VFR…
- [Incident 20060604015229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060604015229I), Jun 4, 2006: Univar 415C (N2099H), Harvard, IL. (-23) Aircraft departed Dacy Airport (0C0), Harvard, Illinois and while at a cruise attitude of 3000 ft, the engine quit. The pilot attempted three engine…
- [Accident 20051211031709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051211031709A), Dec 11, 2005: Univar 415C (N99009), Weirsdale, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated that he began takeoff from midfield on runway 09, with approximately 1,500 feet of available runway remaining. Such distance was…
- [Accident 20050513008569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050513008569A), May 13, 2005: Univar 415C (N2406H), Saluda, VA, Substantial damage. (-23) On may 13, 2005, at 2109 local time, Ercoupe 415C, N2406H, at Hummel field on take-off from rwy 1, the aircraft engine quit at about 75 feet AGL. Pilot…
- [Accident 20030822020769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030822020769A), Aug 22, 2003: Univar 415C (N3182H), St. Johns, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot/owner was flying alone and had made several t.o./landings @ sjn prior to having an engine failure (loss of power) on a return portion of his…
- [Accident 20030619012399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030619012399A), Jun 19, 2003: Univar 415C (N94327), Atwood, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 18th while on a local pleasure flight from mattoon, Illinois, coles county memorial airport (mto) to Atwood, Illinois, cooch landing area (IL31)…
- [Incident 20000703033839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000703033839I), Jul 3, 2000: Univar 415C (N2072H), New Burg, WV, Minor damage. (-23)Aircraft incurred damage to the nose gear cowling and prop when the pilot attempted an off airport landing. The pilot stated that he had encountered rain…
- [Accident 20000531007439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000531007439A), May 31, 2000: Univar 415C (N2589H), Stockbridge, GA, No damage. (-23) The pilot could not recall the events leading up to the crash. Witness stated the aircraft was making low approaches and it appeared he overshot the…
- [Accident 20000304008929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000304008929A), Mar 4, 2000: N3719H, Rome, NY, No damage. (-23) On 3 March 2000, william r. craigmyle stated that while praticing touch & go landings at girffiss airpark, Rome, NY, he inadvertently selected mixture…
- [Incident 20000216000859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000216000859I), Feb 16, 2000: Univar 415C (N93783), Kissimmee, FL. On February 16, 2000, an engineering & research (aircoupe) aircraft made an emergency landing in a field after having exausted its fuel supply due to the loss…
- [Accident 19980129002519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980129002519A), Jan 29, 1998: Univar 415C (N86991), Titusville, FL, Substantial damage. Unable normal start. Tied tail and one wing propped. Ercoupe pivoted and struck pilot.
- [Accident 19970629018519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970629018519A), Jun 29, 1997: Univar 415C (N2308H), Ardmore, OK, Substantial damage. Departed engine not heathy continued. More power loss. Hit wires ldg on 135. (-23) the pilot departed pauls valley airport and noticed the engine was not…
- [Accident 19961214039429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961214039429A), Dec 14, 1996: Univar 415C (N87226), Amarillo, TX, Substantial damage. Reported power loss en route. Selected road. Traffic on it. Diverted rough field. Crashed. Engine swallowed a valve (-23) pilot made forced landing in rough…
- [Accident 19951117037779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951117037779A), Nov 17, 1995: Univar 415C (N93726), Stafford, KS, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Struck wires short of night landing approach. Burned on impact. Not night current. No landing light.
- [Incident 19950525017029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950525017029I), May 25, 1995: Univar 415C (N93735), Stuttgart, AR. Narrative: on may 25, 1995, an Ercoupe aircraft operated on a CFR part 91 VFR flight departed rome, ga for lantana, Florida without functioning radio…
- [Incident 19950515021909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950515021909I), May 15, 1995: Univar 415E (N147VX), Beaumont Port A, TX. Lost power on climbout, made safe off airport landing. Water in carburetor inlet. Carb icing suspected.
- [Accident 19940311004899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940311004899A), Mar 11, 1994: Univar 415C (N2965H), Frankfort, MI, Substantial damage. Narrative: airworthiness- engine lost power right after take-off. FAR violation- the aircraft annual inspection expiered on 10-31-93 several a.d.'s were…
- [Accident 19930829035049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930829035049A), Aug 29, 1993: Univar 415C (N522BK), Palisade, CO, Substantial damage. Flight from airport to pilots strip. Lost power on final. Crash landed short. Fuel status or engine defect unknown.
- [Incident 19921005044929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921005044929I), Oct 5, 1992: Univar 415C (N35V), Rodanthe, NC, Minor damage. Low fuel conditions. Precautionary landing on road. Had crosswind. Lost control. Veered off road. Hit small trees.
- [Incident 19920614035859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920614035859I), Jun 14, 1992: Univar 415C (N3374H), New Castle, IN, Minor damage. Pilot lost power after takeoff. Attempted to return to airport but landed short.
- [Accident 19920114000589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920114000589A), Jan 14, 1992: Univar 415C (N86964), Hansville, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Became missing after departing into low ceiling and visibility. Crashed into puget sound. Wreckage found on beach.
- [Accident 19910817034529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910817034529A), Aug 17, 1991: Univar 415C (N2069H), Anaconda, MT, Substantial damage. Stalled on initial climbout and hit runway,wing and nose low. High density altitude and near gross were factors.
- [Accident 19910705026439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910705026439A), Jul 5, 1991: Univar 415C (N87169), Sparta, MI, Substantial damage. Engine quit on downwind. Struck dirt bank short of runway. Fuel tanks had large amounts water including carb bowl.
- [Incident 19910312008409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910312008409I), Mar 12, 1991: Univar 415C (N93986), College Park, MD, Substantial damage. As taxied to ramp engine surged. Throttle did not respond. Brakes did not hold. Hit fence. No intent to fly.
- [Accident 19910209002479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910209002479A), Feb 9, 1991: Univar 415C (N3353H), Gastonia, NC, Substantial damage. Landed in gusty quartering tailwind. Gust lifted aircraft on touchdown. Came down nose low collapsing nose gear.
- [Incident 19901110059819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901110059819I), Nov 10, 1990: Univar 415C (N94107), Ogdensburg, WI. Rough engine. Landed on highway. Needle valve seat of carburetor was out of adjustment preventing adequate flow.
- [Accident 19900926042499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900926042499A), Sep 26, 1990: Univar STC415 (N93410), Titusville, FL, Substantial damage. Rough engine power loss and black smoke. Hit tree in yard of residence. Primer unlocked and departed on one magneto
- [Accident 19900825035959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900825035959A), Aug 25, 1990: Univar 415C (N2977H), Hamburg, MI, Substantial damage. Engine quit en route. Struck power line landing in school yard. Foreign material in carburetor blocked main fuel jet
- [Incident 19900617030659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900617030659I), Jun 17, 1990: Univar 415C (N99650), Ozark, MO, Minor damage. Developed high sink rate on short final. Hit wire fence at runway end. Impacted on nosewheel.
- [Accident 19900526017519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900526017519A), May 26, 1990: Univar 415C (N3261H), Pineora, GA, Substantial damage. Began using camcorder right after liftoff. Passenger inadverently closed throttle. Was unable to clear trees.
- [Accident 19900517016549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900517016549A), May 17, 1990: Univar 415C (N2628H), Searcy, AR, Substantial damage. Lost power local ops. Hit embankment landing on dirt road. Mud and water in fuel system. Alcohol in pilots system.
- [Accident 19890702018909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890702018909A), Jul 2, 1989: Univar 415C (N3246H), Ennis, MT, Substantial damage. Stalled on final and crash landed during a spot landing contest.

All 114: https://openairdocs.org/model/engineering-research-ercoupe-415-c/incidents.md

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