- Manufacturer (registry)
- ENGINEERING & RESEARCH
- Model
- ERCOUPE 415-D
- Registry code
- 0420316
- Registered
- 24 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 · 43
| 1946 | 37 |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
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 · 24
N2068HPhilip Eckert R · Paso Robles, CAN21JWMaximus Aviation LLC · Cheyenne, WYN222PMennenga Michael J · Ocala, FL
See all 24 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
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 ('0420316')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('0420316')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 15
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ERA11LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-D · Lawrenceville, GAInadequate maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion within the carburetor.NTSB WPR10LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Whitehall, MTA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415D · Whitehall, MTThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his failure to abort the landing.NTSB LAX97FA123Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Pacoima, CAimproper maintenance/installation of electrical wiring, the lack of circuit protection, and subsequent in-flight electrical fire.NTSB CHI96LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Wausau, WIthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his misjudgment of distance and speed, while attempting to minimize the effect of crossing an uneven area on the runway. The uneven runway condition was a related factor.NTSB CHI95LA334Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Belleville, ILthe rupture of the oil pressure line which led to oil system exhaustion, the stuck intake valves, and the powerlines.NTSB MIA94LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415D · Boynton Beach, FLInadvertent use of the mixture control while on final approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the mixture control cable from the carburetor.NTSB NYC88LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Steep Falls, METhe Ercoupe 415C took off to practice touch and go's with a student pilot in the left seat and on the controls. In the right seat was a private pilot who was listed as a pilot rated passenger. Both occupants were co-owners of the aircraft. The student pilot…NTSB CHI79FEE04Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-D · Savanna, ILNTSB CHI72DEC05Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-D · Howell, MINTSB SEA70A0015Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-D · Issaquah, WANTSB MIA68F0004Accident · No injuriesClosedErcoupe 415-D · Ocoee, FLNTSB CHI66F0475Accident · No injuriesClosedErcoupe 415-C · Stevens Pt, WINTSB UNK65X0891Accident · No injuriesClosedErcoupe 415C · Big Rapids, MINTSB UNK64X2504Accident · Serious injuriesClosedErcoupe 415G · Mccredie Spgs, OR
Query with SQL
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 ('0420316')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('0420316')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 14
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20140829016729IEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-D · Concord, CAOn 8/29/2014, N21JW performed an off-field landing 2 miles north east of the Concord airport in California. The aircraft landed in an open field with no damage to the aircraft or injury to pilot. The header tank was found without sufficient fuel in it to run…Accident 20101009048179AEngineering Ercoupe 415 · Lawrenceville, GAOn October 09, 2010 at 1500 LCL I was contacted by the roc and patched into [privacy data omitted] of Lawrenceville fire and rescue. I was advised that an accident had occurred involving N89331 a two place Ercoupe model 415, during takeoff from Lawrenceville…Accident 20100708039349AEngineering Ercoupe 415 · Twin Bridges, MTOn July 8, 2010, at 1545 MDT, an Ercoupe model 415-D, N87349, [privacy data omitted] made an emergency landing in a hay field off highway 55 south near mile marker #1, south of whitehall Montana following an engine failure in cruise flight. Visual…Accident 20090204000729AErcoup 415D · Whitehall, MTOn February 5, 2009, at 1609 MST, a Ercoupe 415-D, N87349, registered to [privacy data omitted]Accident 19970315003109AUnivar 415D · Los Angeles, CATwo wires without circuit protection shorted at firewall. Leaking fuel tank abouve wires provided fuel for fire. (.19) on March 15, 1997, at 1448 hours pacific standard time, an Ercoupe 415D, N3030H, operated by the pilot, was destroyed during an emergency…Accident 19960825025809AUnivar 415C · Wausau, WIAircraft struck a ditch that extended into the runway. (-23) see narrative #CHI96LA337Accident 19950928030579AUnivar 415D · Belleville, ILPlane nosed down into street after hitting high tension wires. (-4)the airplane's engine abruptly lost power while cruising at 1700 feet above ground level. The pilot attempted a forced landing to a corn field. On approach, the landing gear of the airplane…Incident 19940312008949IUnivar 415D · Springfield, TNNarrative: grady proctor departed Springfield, (M91) TN in an erco 4150, N21JW for a local flight. Inbound to Springfield airport the N21JW lost his engine. Mr. Proctor landed safely in field 10 miles south of M91. No damage to himself, aircraft, or property.…Accident 19880618070279AUnivar 415C · Limington, MEStudent leveled off too high, stalled and hit runway in a crab angle. Pilot rated passenger on board.Incident 19870630064599IUnivar 415D · Baltimore, MDAircraft engine quit after takeoff. Landed on interstate. Pilot had performed maintenance on aircraft.Incident 19870104004309IUnivar 415C · Germantown, WIThe VFR rated pilot elected to land on a road to avoid IFR conditions.Incident 19810224025109IUnivar 415D · Waukesha, WIDuring touch and go practice left main wheel and tire came off.Incident 19790930049389IUnivar 415C · Mosinee, WIPilot struck powerline during demonstration of a forced landing.Accident 19781015032179AUnivar 415D · Savanna, IL#2 Cyl found burnt & being held open by bits of carbon deposits.
Query with SQL
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 ('0420316')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('0420316')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.