Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 0420314

Manufacturer (registry)
ENGINEERING & RESEARCH
Model
ERCOUPE 415-CD
Registry code
0420314
Registered
31 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
90 mph
Certification
Type certificated

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

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Aircraft by year built · 67

1946Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 67 aircraft
19465
194753
19483
19553
19562
19571

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 31

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0420314')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 17

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

See all 17 investigations
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('0420314')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 7

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20100110025959AEngineering Ercoupe 415 · New London, WIPilot did not obtain preflight wx brief. Windsock very worn & giving inaccurate readings. Winds were approximately 12-14 knots from 210 degrees but the worn windsock would not acquarately show this. Runway was plowed approximately half of its width so that…Jan 10, 2010 · N94670 · Substantial damageIncident 20020215000989IUnivar 415CD · Hamilton, GA(-23) After departing the columbus metropolitan airport (csg), and after flhing for about 12 NM northeast of csg, Mr. Jones, the pilot, made an emergency landing in a privately owned pasture due to a rough running engine. The engine continued to operate until…Feb 15, 2002 · N99319Accident 20000629007289AN3177H · Abbeville, LA(-23) Pilot made approach faster than normal to try and land before approaching squall line. Airplane bounced on landing, which resulted in nose gear collapsing. Airplane sustained damage to propeller and cowling. (.19) this is preliminary information,…Jun 29, 2000 · N3177H · No damageAccident 19871108068959AUnivar 415CD · Union City, TNPilot made a rough landing. Veered off runway and impacted a hole in rough terrain. Nose gear collapsed.Nov 8, 1987 · N3849H · Substantial damageAccident 19850421015219AUnivar 415CD · South St Paul, MNEngine developed loud clanking sound after takeoff. Nose gear collapsed in rough field. Exhaust valve separated.Apr 21, 1985 · N94740 · Substantial damageIncident 19780704042179IUnivar 415D · Grandville, MIEngine failed due to broken crankshaft. Many discrepencies from previous major were noted. Crankshaft no 530196A1Jul 4, 1978 · N3950H · Minor damageAccident 19760313005929AUnivar 415CD · Crescent Vly, NVEnctrd severe downdraft & forced into grnd. Density alt abt 4500FT. Pwr lines & houses in path.Mar 13, 1976 · N3540H · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0420314')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'ERCOUPE415CD' AND m.code NOT IN ('0420314')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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