# NTSB investigations: Ercoupe 415-D

A list on [Ercoupe 415-D](https://openairdocs.org/model/ercoupe-415-d.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [NTSB CEN23LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA322.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Waupun, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2023 · N415JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off without correcting a misinstalled fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by improper venting of the fuel system.
- [NTSB CEN18FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA235.md): Ercoupe 415 D · Monmouth, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2018 · N94070 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR10LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA111.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2010 · N2332H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the unintentional movement of the fuel selector valve beyond its stops during takeoff initial climb resulting in restricted fuel flow.
- [NTSB ERA09FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA087.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Sebring, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2008 · N99154 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the design stress limitations of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX08CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA094.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N3942H · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel system due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to adequately drain the water from the fuel system.
- [NTSB NYC05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA137.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Sandy Lake, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2005 · N99746 · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the engine driven fuel pump, and the pilot's failure to recognize a diminishing fuel supply in the fuselage (header) fuel tank, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight and subsequent collision with trees during a…
- [NTSB LAX04LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA265.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2004 · N3837H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate planning/decision by his inadequate evaluation of the weather resulting in an attempt to conduct flight beyond the aircraft's climb performance capability.
- [NTSB CHI04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA008.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2003 · N3848H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and distance from the approach end of the airstrip, along with his decision to land at an unlit airstrip at night. Factors involved in the accident were the the night lighting conditions, the unlit airstrip, and the corn crop…
- [NTSB SEA03LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA135.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Arlington, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N2545H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and landing touch down point resulting in a runway overrun. A factor was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB SEA00LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA136.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Hamilton, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N93835 · Destroyed
  > The excessive rate at which the student pilot allowed the aircraft to descend into the runway surface while attempting to land. Factors include the pilot's lack of experience in airplanes.
- [NTSB FTW00LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA129.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Lindsay, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N99470 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the downdraft wind condition.
- [NTSB MIA99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA025.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Hartselle, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1998 · N99924 · Substantial damage
  > Improper modification of the carburetor float by maintenance personnel resulting in the float sticking in the full needle valve open position and failure of the engine due to excessive fuel flow.
- [NTSB SEA98LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA066.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Colstrip, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1998 · N2777H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft above maximum gross weight, resulting in her inability to attain a sustained climb rate after becoming airborne. A factor was high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB SEA92FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA061.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Winthrop, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N86952 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement resulting in his failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC91LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA181.md): Ercoupe 415D · Sacramento, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N980DD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to conduct flight with a known deficiency that adversely affected the aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC86LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA007.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Sterling, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1985 · N3191H · Destroyed
  > The acft contacted trees while making an apch to rwy 34 at Sterling, Massachusetts. The acft crashed about 100 ft short of the rwy. The plt stated that a severe downdraft was encountered and then a rapid rate of descent followed. The left main gear struck…
- [NTSB ATL82FIA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FIA01.md): Erco 415-D · Churchton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1981 · N2250H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FHM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FHM09.md): Engr & Rsch 415-D · Matawan, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1981 · N24AP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DQD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQD16.md): Erco 415-D · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1981 · N3727H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DQD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DQD15.md): Erco 415-D · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1979 · N3727H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DPD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DPD33.md): Erco 415-D · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1977 · N99016 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUJ70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUJ70.md): Erco 415-D · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1977 · N2940H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUG42.md): Erco 415-C · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1976 · N94135 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FTA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FTA01.md): Erco 415-D · Sidney, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1975 · N2850H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75AF066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF066.md): Erco 415-CD · Goldthwaite, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 18, 1975 · N3318H · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC75FCG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCG23.md): Erco 415-D · Sedalia, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 20, 1974 · N99863 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74DEM56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEM56.md): Erco 415-D · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1974 · N2650H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FHA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FHA14.md): Erco 415-D · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1973 · N2396H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FPM18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FPM18.md): Erco 415-C · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1973 · N99121 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVD32.md): Erco 415-C · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1973 · N99922 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FHA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FHA41.md): Ercoupe 415D · Whitehouse, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1971 · N93969 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FPA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPA18.md): Erco 415-C · Plano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1970 · N2890H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0420.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Chatham, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1969 · N3842H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67F0492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0492.md): Ercoupe 415C · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 26, 1967 · N2850H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0341.md): Erco 415-D · Logansville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1966 · N99143 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67F0142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0142.md): Erco 415-D · Manchester, VT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1966 · N99246 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67F0136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0136.md): Erco 415C · Blairsville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1966 · N3823H · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA67F0550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0550-201500.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1966 · N99176 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0489.md): Erco 415-C · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1966 · N87292 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0511.md): Erc0 415-D · Silver City, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 26, 1966 · N2871H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0085.md): Ercoupe 415C · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1965 · N93949 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC65F0025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65F0025.md): Ercoupe 415D · Medford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1965 · N3281H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1351.md): Ercoupe 415C · Refugio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1965 · N93932 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3926](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3926.md): Ercoupe 415D · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1964 · N2441H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1286.md): Ercoupe 415C · Oxford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1964 · N94633 · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 ('0420326')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ercoupe-415-d/ntsb

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