# Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0420314
- Manufacturer (registry): ENGINEERING & RESEARCH
- Model: ERCOUPE 415-CD
- 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: 31
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/engineering-research-ercoupe-415-cd

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 (31)

- [N3177H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3177H): [Landon Jeff A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANDON%20JEFF%20A), [Lancaster, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lancaster), built 1946, S/N 3802
- [N3314H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3314H): [Fortune Conversions Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORTUNE%20CONVERSIONS%20CORP), [Cave Creek, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Cave%20Creek), S/N 3939
- [N3322H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3322H): [Meyer Edward Earl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEYER%20EDWARD%20EARL), [Bolingbrook, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Bolingbrook), built 1947, S/N 3947
- [N3406H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3406H): [Barnett Paul S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNETT%20PAUL%20S), [Brookhaven, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Brookhaven), built 1948, S/N 4031
- [N3544H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3544H): [Shelton Flight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHELTON%20FLIGHT%20LLC), [Olympia, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Olympia), built 1946, S/N 4169
- [N3555H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3555H): [Stuckle Eugene A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STUCKLE%20EUGENE%20A), [Davenport, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Davenport), built 1947, S/N 4180
- [N3581H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3581H): [Dickard Gary D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DICKARD%20GARY%20D), [Kimberly, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Kimberly), built 1947, S/N 4206
- [N3632H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3632H): [Murry William V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURRY%20WILLIAM%20V), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1947, S/N 4257
- [N3800H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3800H): [Jensen Robert P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENSEN%20ROBERT%20P), [Vallejo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Vallejo), S/N 4501
- [N3804H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3804H): [Gregory Vernon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGORY%20VERNON%20L), [Swansea, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Swansea), built 1947, S/N 4505
- [N3828H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3828H): [Yagel Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YAGEL%20MICHAEL%20J), [Raymond, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Raymond), built 1947, S/N 4529
- [N3849H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3849H): [Looper Bobby L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOOPER%20BOBBY%20L), [Marion, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Marion), S/N 4550
- [N3881H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3881H): [Poliak Mark A Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POLIAK%20MARK%20A%20TRUSTEE), [Carmel, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Carmel), built 1947, S/N 4582
- [N3892H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3892H): [Dezso Joseph A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEZSO%20JOSEPH%20A), [Arroyo Grande, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Arroyo%20Grande), built 1947, S/N 4593
- [N3900H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3900H): [Graziano Thomas K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAZIANO%20THOMAS%20K), [Benson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Benson), built 1947, S/N 4601
- [N3939H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3939H): [Coupe Nh LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUPE%20NH%20LLC), [East Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/East%20Helena), built 1947, S/N 4640
- [N3950H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3950H): [Klein Jerry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLEIN%20JERRY%20L), [Athens, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Athens), built 1947, S/N 4651
- [N3984H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3984H): [Debrosse Stephen C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEBROSSE%20STEPHEN%20C), [Avon Lake, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Avon%20Lake), built 1947, S/N 4685
- [N415CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N415CM): [Fieldgrove Matt](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIELDGROVE%20MATT), [Somerton, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Somerton), built 1947, S/N 4259
- [N94601](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94601): [Specht Leo M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPECHT%20LEO%20M), [Towner, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Towner), S/N 4702
- [N94634](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94634): [Glover Johnathon H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOVER%20JOHNATHON%20H), [Konawa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Konawa), built 1947, S/N 4741
- [N94635](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94635): [Larson Erick W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARSON%20ERICK%20W), [Fergus Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Fergus%20Falls), built 1947, S/N 4742
- [N94638](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94638): [Reed Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REED%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Pearl, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Pearl), built 1947, S/N 4745
- [N94648](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94648): [Odonnell John F III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ODONNELL%20JOHN%20F%20III), [Newbury, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Newbury), built 1947, S/N 4755
- [N94664](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94664): [Specht Leo M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPECHT%20LEO%20M), [Towner, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Towner), S/N 4775
- [N94670](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94670): [Van Kampen Anthony J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20KAMPEN%20ANTHONY%20J), [Weyauwega, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Weyauwega), built 1947, S/N 4781
- [N94675](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94675): [Poliak Mark A Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POLIAK%20MARK%20A%20TRUSTEE), [Carmel, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Carmel), built 1947, S/N 4786
- [N946P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N946P): [Elliott Frank F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELLIOTT%20FRANK%20F), [Mojave, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mojave), built 1947, S/N 4792
- [N94712](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94712): [Schamberger Kenneth E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHAMBERGER%20KENNETH%20E), [Austin, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Austin), built 1947, S/N 4823
- [N94740](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94740): [Ohanlon John M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHANLON%20JOHN%20M), [Oshkosh, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Oshkosh), built 1946, S/N 4851
- [N96BK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N96BK): [Bernier Brian M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERNIER%20BRIAN%20M), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), S/N 4751

## NTSB investigations (17)

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 CEN10CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA094), Jan 10, 2010: Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-CD (N94670), New London, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to land with a tailwind on the snow- and ice-covered runway.
- [NTSB FTW00LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA223), Jun 29, 2000: Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-CD (N3177H), Abbeville, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ATL88LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA050), Nov 8, 1987: Ercoupe 415-CD (N3849H), Union City, TN, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI85LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA172), Apr 21, 1985: Ercoupe 415-CD (N94740), St. Paul, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DXQ36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DXQ36), Mar 13, 1976: Erco 415-CD (N3540H), Crescent Vly, NV, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71FXQ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FXQ29), Mar 5, 1971: Erco 415-CD (N3270H), Reno, NV, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0141), Aug 11, 1968: Erco 415-CD (N3544H), El Paso, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69D0066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0066), Jul 2, 1968: Erco 415-C (N94683), Belmont, NH, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67F0267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67F0267), Feb 12, 1967: Ercoupe 415-C (N3555H), Eugene, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67F0101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0101), Aug 20, 1966: Erco 415-CD (N3540H), Pacoima, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0079), Jun 26, 1966: Ercoupe 415-CD (N3555H), Madras, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66F0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66F0053), Jul 11, 1965: Forney 415-CD (N3856H), Cheyenne, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC65A0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC65A0070), Jun 1, 1965: Ercoupe 415CD (N94696), Savannah, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB UNK65X1130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1130), Dec 25, 1964: Ercoupe 415C (N3804H), Phillipsbur, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2794](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2794), Jul 12, 1964: Ercoupe 415CD (N94712), Watertown, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1749](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1749), May 13, 1964: Ercoupe 415CD (N3972H), Weaubleau, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1368), Apr 18, 1964: Ercoupe 415CD (N94755), Friendly, MD, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (7)

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 20100110025959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100110025959A), Jan 10, 2010: Engineering ERCOUPE 415 (N94670), New London, WI, Substantial damage. Pilot did not obtain preflight wx brief. Windsock very worn & giving inaccurate readings. Winds were approximately 12-14 knots from 210 degrees but the worn…
- [Incident 20020215000989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020215000989I), Feb 15, 2002: Univar 415CD (N99319), 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…
- [Accident 20000629007289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000629007289A), Jun 29, 2000: N3177H, Abbeville, LA, No damage. (-23) Pilot made approach faster than normal to try and land before approaching squall line. Airplane bounced on landing, which resulted in nose gear…
- [Accident 19871108068959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871108068959A), Nov 8, 1987: Univar 415CD (N3849H), Union City, TN, Substantial damage. Pilot made a rough landing. Veered off runway and impacted a hole in rough terrain. Nose gear collapsed.
- [Accident 19850421015219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850421015219A), Apr 21, 1985: Univar 415CD (N94740), South St Paul, MN, Substantial damage. Engine developed loud clanking sound after takeoff. Nose gear collapsed in rough field. Exhaust valve separated.
- [Incident 19780704042179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780704042179I), Jul 4, 1978: Univar 415D (N3950H), Grandville, MI, Minor damage. Engine failed due to broken crankshaft. Many discrepencies from previous major were noted. Crankshaft no 530196A1
- [Accident 19760313005929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760313005929A), Mar 13, 1976: Univar 415CD (N3540H), Crescent Vly, NV, Substantial damage. Enctrd severe downdraft & forced into grnd. Density alt abt 4500FT. Pwr lines & houses in path.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Engineering & Research/Horn ERCOUPE 415-CD](https://openairdocs.org/model/engineering-research-horn-ercoupe-415-cd): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0420321

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