# FAA incident reports: Ercoupe 415-C A list on [Ercoupe 415-C](https://openairdocs.org/model/ercoupe-415-c.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 6 · 282 reports - [Accident 20250702007979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250702007979A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Gallatin, TN · Jul 2, 2025 · N93985 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Pilot of aircraft called bna ATC with report of loss of power RPM. Reported that they were unable to glide to nearest airport. Lost altitude as a result of power loss. Crashed into tree and was fataly injured. - [Accident 20250201004352A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250201004352A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Upland, CA · Feb 1, 2025 · N2951H · Substantial damage > Around noon local time on 02/01/2025, legend (AL3) [privacy data omitted] was landing on Cable Airport's runway 24 in Upland, CA in visual meteorlogical condictions. During landing rollout, that aircraft was succeeded by erco 415-C [privacy data omitted], an… - [Accident 20220516006429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220516006429A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Angola, IN · May 16, 2022 · N3530H · Substantial damage > On or about may 16, 2022, at approximately 1737 EDT, a 1946 Ercoupe 415-C, a fixed-wing single-engine airplane bearing registration N3530H (sn: 4155), sustained substantial damage after a hard landing at the tri-state steuben county airport (kanq) in Angola,… - [Incident 20220126000869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220126000869I.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Easton, MD · Jan 26, 2022 · N99529 · Minor damage > Pilot heard a popping noise then a loud bang, followed by engine rotation stopping. He successfully landed in an open field with minor damage to the aircraft. The aircraft engine was examined and one of the piston connecting rods had broken between the piston… - [Accident 20210718010879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210718010879A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Frostproof, FL · Jul 18, 2021 · N3044H · Destroyed > During takeoff aircraft stalled right main wheel hit wire fence aircraft cartwheeled to ground. - [Accident 20201107021689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201107021689A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Ardmore, OK · Nov 7, 2020 · N331BW · Destroyed > On November 7 2020, approximately 08:06 central daylight time, a 1946 Ercoupe, N331BW, operated by [privacy data omitted], under 14 crf part 91, was destroyed in a pasture approximately 4 miles east of Ardmore downtown executive airport. [privacy data… - [Accident 20200225002212A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200225002212A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Torrance, CA · Feb 25, 2020 · N3437H · Substantial damage > An Ercoupe, registration number N3437H, model 415-C, s/n 4062, was performing touch and go landings at Torrance airport on runway 29R. On the third touch-and-go takeoff attempt, the engine lost power at approximately 200-300? AGL. The pilot lowered the nose,… - [Incident 20200104000099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200104000099I.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Olathe, KS · Jan 4, 2020 · N2253H · No damage > Pilot departed ixd for a local flight to practice flight maneuvers. During return to the airport, engine power was lost approximately 5.5 miles out and the pilot executed a successful landing in a farm field. - [Accident 20190910023439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190910023439A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Maricopa, AZ · Sep 10, 2019 · N3816H · Destroyed > Aircraft crashed after take off. Both pilot occupants seriously injured. Eyewitness stated he saw the aircraft above the administration building in a nose high attitude, then the nose pitched up slightly and the aircraft rolled to its left and stalled and… - [Accident 20190606005989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190606005989A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · West Lafayette, IN · Jun 6, 2019 · N3667H · Substantial damage > Description: On June 6, 2019 at approximately 8:30PM eastern standard time, an Ercoupe 415C, N3667H, serial number 4292 aircraft, sustained substantial damage following collision with runway 10 while simulating an engine failure on takeoff at the purdue… - [Accident 20171006014359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171006014359A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Centre Hall, PA · Oct 6, 2017 · N3538H · Substantial damage > Pilot reported low engine power after takeoff rwy 25 (N74) and was unable to climb or maintain altitude. Pilot elected a forced landing in pasture approximately.40 mile from airport. Aircraft nose gear damaged (collasped) during landing rollout, with left… - [Accident 20170219001429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170219001429A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Dawsonville, GA · Feb 19, 2017 · N99716 · Substantial damage > On February 19, 2017, about 1315EASTERN standard time, a 1946 Ercoupe 415-C, N99716, lost oil pressure and landed on the shoulder of a county road in Dawsonville, Georgia. The airplane was substantially damaged. The private pilot suffered minor injuries and… - [Accident 20170128007399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170128007399A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Butterfield, TX · Jan 28, 2017 · N94694 · Substantial damage > On January 28, 2017, at 10:20 MST, an Ercoupe 415-C, N94694, registered to [privacy data omitted] lost power while at cruise, approximatly over guadalupe pass, while on a ferry flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed.… - [Accident 20161019016319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161019016319A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Lindenwold, NJ · Oct 19, 2016 · N415WE · Substantial damage > During cruise flight the engine lost power. The aircraft descended and struck trees and crashed into the backyard of a private residence. - [Accident 20150814013679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150814013679A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Fairmont, WV · Aug 14, 2015 · N93606 · Substantial damage > Pilot reported fuel quanity was known prior to takeoff by visual inspection of tanks. During takeoff, pilot noticed main fuel tank gauge beginning to drop rapidly and feared that he had a fuel issue. Pilot attempted to return to the field but stated that he… - [Accident 20150307002789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150307002789A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Saint Jacob, IL · Mar 7, 2015 · N87EV · Substantial damage > The pilot, [privacy data omitted] stated that on Saturday March 7, 2015 at or around 1330 CST, he departed the fredericktown, Missouri airport (H88) on a ferry flight to 3K6 in order to have maintenance performed. While attempting to land on runway 13 at the… - [Accident 20140727013129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140727013129A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Susanville, CA · Jul 27, 2014 · N2013H · Substantial damage > On initial start-up on a personnel flight around several airports in the mountainous northern California area, the engine was primed with several pumps. Subsequent to engine start, the aircraft took-off and landed the destination airport without incident. 2.5… - [Accident 20140719011939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140719011939A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Hubbard, OR · Jul 19, 2014 · N99621 · Substantial damage > At approximately 10:30 am local time, Saturday, July 19, 2014, Ercoupe 415C, N99621, impacted trees approximately 1/4 mile south of runway 02, lenhardt airpark (7S9), Hubbard, Oregon. It appears the left wing broke off an 18 inch diameter, 100 foot tall tree,… - [Accident 20140412011859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140412011859A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Cookson, OK · Apr 12, 2014 · N2788H · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff from a local fly-in breakfast the aircraft experienced a loss of power, maneuvered abnormally and impacted the ground in a semi wooded pasture. The aircraft came to rest upright on its belly against a small grove of trees and was… - [Accident 20140120000199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140120000199A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Poulsbo, WA · Jan 20, 2014 · N2076H · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > On January 20, 2014, approx. 1545 PST, Ercoupe model 415C, registration number N2076H, due to unknown circumstances,experienced a force landing into a clear cut in the forest. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries and the aircraft sustained… - [Accident 20130810015139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130810015139A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Mackinac Island, MI · Aug 10, 2013 · N99094 · Substantial damage > Pilot approached rwy 26 slow, landed hard, nosed-over and rolled-up on wing. Came to rest in grass on right side of runway. - [Accident 20130621011319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130621011319A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Shelbyville, IL · Jun 21, 2013 · N87042 · Substantial damage > During the approach to landing on runway 22 at shelby county airport, the aircraft hit a wire fence adjacent to the approach end of the runway. The aircraft came to rest on the lip of a four foot deep ditch at the edge of the runway. The aircraft received… - [Accident 20121129028169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121129028169A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Blair, NE · Nov 29, 2012 · N720RC · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > On November 29, 2012, at 1715 pm CDT, an Ercoupe 415-C, N720RC, was involved in an accident at an automobile dealership in Blair, Nebraska. The pilot departed from the scribner state airfield (kscb), scribner, Nebraska, on a local flight operated under 14 CFR… - [Accident 20121004023139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121004023139A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Parkersburg, WV · Oct 4, 2012 · N93606 · Substantial damage > The student pilot, conducting a solo cross country flight, stated that he encountered a gust of wind prior to touching down on runway 3 and landed hard causing the airplane to bounce with a second hard touchdown on the runway. The nose gear wheel separated… - [Accident 20111216027939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111216027939A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Panacea, FL · Dec 16, 2011 · N99576 · Substantial damage > Upon landing on grass landing strip pilot was unable to stop the aircraft before departing runway resulting in aircraft running through a fence and resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. - [Accident 20111119027539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111119027539A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Mulberry, FL · Nov 19, 2011 · N99168 · Destroyed > Aircraft N99168 arrived at south lakeland airport to attend an aea meeting and after the meeting they were going to fly to albert whitted airport - kspg for lunch. The passenger [privacy data omitted] needed a ride to lunch and pilot [privacy data omitted]… - [Incident 20101019047859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101019047859I.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Pauls Valley, OK · Oct 19, 2010 · N94390 · Minor damage > Aircraft struck buzzard on final approach to runway at pvj. Minor damage sustained. Landing uneventful. - [Incident 20100620034989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100620034989I.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Planada, CA · Jun 20, 2010 · N3437H · No damage > On Sunday afternoon 6/20/10 while enroute from columbia airport (O22) to madera California Ercoupe N3437H experienced a engine failure due to fuel starvation. The suction line from the wing tank to the fusalage tank was damaged when it made direct contact… - [Accident 20100412031279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100412031279A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Columbiaville, MI · Apr 12, 2010 · N93876 · Substantial damage > Clarence f. leazenby, private pilot 1684382, operating under sport pilot rules using a driver's license for a medical. Mi d/l #[privacy data omitted]made normal approach and landing to the south on turf runway, touched down approximately 500' from approach… - [Accident 20091104050899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091104050899A.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Germantown, NY · Nov 4, 2009 · N93659 · Substantial damage > After takeoff, and while in cruise flight, the pilot noticed that the "header" tank failed to fill, resulting in full starvation of the enigne and loss of power. - [Incident 20090611019559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090611019559I.md): Univar 415C · Fairmont, MN · Jun 11, 2009 · N93820 · No damage > Crankshaft sheared in descent and prop fell off. Aircraft landed with no damage and no injuries on runway 2 in Fairmont, MN (frm). Engine was still running upon landing. Crankshaft broke at front journal. - [Accident 20090516008679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090516008679A.md): Univar 415C · Gallup, NM · May 16, 2009 · N94300 · Substantial damage > (-23) On may 16, 2009 at approximately 1155 MDT, N94300, an Ercoupe, 415C, registered to the pilot was taking off runway 6 at Gallup, NM airport (gup) for a local "eaa young eagle" flight. The pilot reported that he was about 300' AGL when the aircraft… - [Incident 20081009849049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081009849049I.md): Ercoup 415C · La Porte, TX · Oct 9, 2008 · N3287H · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot in command of N3287H was a student pilot on a solo flght at La Porte Municipal (T41), he was the sole occupant onboard. The pilot state that on his second landing on runway 12, the aircraft bounced and he attempted to adjust the throttle when… - [Accident 20080829855549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080829855549A.md): Univar 415C · Sebring, FL · Aug 29, 2008 · N87376 · Substantial damage > (-23) On August 29, 2008, at approx. 12:15 EST, an Ercoupe 415-C hit a bird at approximately 1300 feet, the wood prop splintered and engine started heavy vibration. The pilot landed in an open field and hit a drainage ditch which was unseen which caused the… - [Accident 20080813855589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080813855589A.md): Univar 415C · Aracadia, FL · Aug 13, 2008 · N94339 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) On August 13, 2008 at approaximately 14195 EDT, a Ercoupe 415-C, registration number N94339, s/n 1562 owned and piloted by [privacy data omitted], was taking off from a private grass strip owned by his son. Upon taking off the aircraft was seen to hit… - [Accident 20080802857789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080802857789A.md): Ercoup 415C · Cedarburg, WI · Aug 2, 2008 · N93963 · Destroyed > On August 2, 2008, about 1225 central daylight time (CDT), and Ercoupe 415C, N93963 struck a tree and impactd the gorund following a loss of control during takeoff from runway 31 at covered bridge fields (1WN2-private). The private pilot sustained minor… - [Accident 20080726843859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080726843859A.md): Univar 415C · Corona, CA · Jul 26, 2008 · N93614 · Destroyed > (-23) Pilot stated he took off runway 25 gusty wind from 290. Climb at 80 las, 500 fpm-normal climb. Turned left on to crosswind leg. Left wing went down sharply. Recovered full throttle, aircraft kept dropping with full throttle at 80 las. Pulled back yoke… - [Accident 20080515835839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080515835839A.md): Univar 415D · Penngrove, CA · May 15, 2008 · N99180 · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot in command reported that follwing 15 minutes of aircraft operation the aircraft engine oil pressure and temperature gauges became erratic and the engine momentarily cutout and misfired at a cruise altitude of 1,400 ft. following the event the… - [Accident 20071229831919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071229831919A.md): Univar 415C · Abingdon, IL · Dec 29, 2007 · N94131 · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot and passenger departed gbg at 1505 for a local pleasure flight. Pilot shot a practice approach to wolford rla wth no intentions of landing. After powering back for the approach the pilot pushed the throttle in but got no engine response. Pilot… - [Incident 20070718012759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070718012759I.md): Univar 415C · Albuquerque, NM · Jul 18, 2007 · N2687H · No damage > (-23) Due to a low-fuel indication, the PIC elected to make a precautionary landing on the frontage road, north of interstate I-40, 6 miles west of Albuquerque, NM. The landing was made without incident, the NM state police assisted the PIC in obtaining auto… - [Incident 20060930026379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060930026379I.md): Univar 415C · Meriden, CT · Sep 30, 2006 · N99866 · Destroyed > (-23) On 09-30-06, at 1930 local in Meriden Markham airport (mmk), aircraft N99866 was destroyed by fire during an attempted hand propping start by the registered owner. The aircraft, a 1946 Ercoupe serial number 2489, had the exterior polished and was to be… - [Accident 20060621012659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060621012659A.md): Univar 415C · Panacea, FL · Jun 21, 2006 · N99355 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-23) On June 21, 2006, at 2145 EDT, a Ercoupe model 415-C, N99355, piloted by [privacy data omitted] crashed short of landing at Panacea municipal airpark (2J0) and burned at the scene in Panacea, Florida. The pilot was taking a night pleasure flight with a… - [Accident 20060615031309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060615031309A.md): Univar 415C · Harrisonburg, VA · Jun 15, 2006 · N93911 · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] prop started N93911 at VA52, franks field on June 15, 2006. The engine started and the aircraft went over the side of the runway, and rested in the woods approximately 450 feet from the runway. The aircraft was… - [Accident 20060520016139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060520016139A.md): Univar 415C · Crossville, TN · May 20, 2006 · N99083 · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft lost engine power due to fuel contaminants blocking fuel flow. The source of contaminants was not determined. The annual was completed one flight hour prior to accident and the mechanic told the pilot of contaminants noted in fuel. The 83 year… - [Accident 20060519021849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060519021849A.md): Univar 415C · Vaughn, WA · May 19, 2006 · N2426H · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft lost power and crashed into the water at case inlet near rocky point near Vaughn, Washington. Pilot attributed the loss of engine power to carburetor ice. - [Incident 20060221002919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060221002919I.md): Univar 415C · Fayetteville, NC · Feb 21, 2006 · N2796H · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft had completed pre take-off procedures and began taxiing towards the runway when the pilot observed fire coming from under the cowling of the engine. The pilot aborted the take-off and shut down the engine. - [Accident 20060211001679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060211001679A.md): Univar 415C · Arlington, WA · Feb 11, 2006 · N93788 · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft lost oil pressure on departure, returned to the airport and struck wing on landing. - [Accident 20050422007289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050422007289A.md): Univar 415C · Roseburg, OR · Apr 22, 2005 · N2256H · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft departed george felt field (5S1) near Roseburg, OR. Aircraft lost power after take off. Aircraft made an emergency landing in a vineyard. Pilot nor the passenger received any injuries. Aircraft received damage to both leading edges of wings, to… - [Accident 20050203034359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050203034359A.md): Univar 415C · Alexandria, LA · Feb 3, 2005 · N99452 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) On feb. 3, 2005 at 1610 EST, a 1946 Ercoupe, 415-C single engine airplane, N99452 was destroyed when it impacted terrain following a loss of control while in the airport traffic pattern at the aex airport near Alexandria, LA. The commercial pilot was… - [Accident 20040817035089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040817035089A.md): Univar 415C · Pemberton, NJ · Aug 17, 2004 · N3771H · Destroyed > (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] ^ stated that after runup and normal short taxi to end of runway, he applied power and accelerated normally and lifted off. Shortly after liftoff, the power started to fade, causing the plane to settle into the trees.… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ercoupe-415-c/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 ('0420322') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ercoupe-415-c/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.