# Fatal NTSB investigations: Ercoupe 415-C

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA253.md): Ercoupe 415 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 2, 2025 · N93985 · Substantial damage
  > On July 2, 2025, about 1300 central daylight time, an Ercoupe 415-C, N93985, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gallatin, Tennessee. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB WPR14LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA100.md): Ercoupe 415 C · Poulsbo, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2014 · N2076H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to confirm that the engine oil filler cap was secured before flight, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN13FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA081.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Blair, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2012 · N720RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to physical incapacitation.
- [NTSB MIA08LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA164.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Arcaida, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2008 · N94339 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA06LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA118.md): Ercoupe 415C · Panacea, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N99355 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane descending and impacting trees during the approach. A possible contributing factor was the pilot's pre-existing cardiovascular condition.
- [NTSB DFW05FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA065.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Alexandria, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2005 · N99452 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB LAX04FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA150.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Oakdale, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2004 · N93707 · Destroyed
  > the in-flight separation of the main spar due to corrosion in the wing center section not detectable by inspection methods described in manufacturer's service bulletins and FAA Airworthiness Directives.
- [NTSB ATL03FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA128.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Rome, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2003 · N99748 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination (water). Also causal was the pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN00LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA183.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N2421H · Destroyed
  > loss of control during initial climb following takeoff by an unqualified person.
- [NTSB CHI98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA094.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Wood Lake, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1998 · N99270 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, the wing ice, and the inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to this accident were the rain, freezing rain and low ceilings.
- [NTSB LAX94LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA167.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stallion Spring, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1994 · N99520 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. His failure to obtain a weather briefing, the low clouds, and the mountainous terrain were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB BFO93FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA188.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Charles City, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1993 · N4576B · Destroyed
  > the pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane which resulted in an in-flight break-up.
- [NTSB LAX91FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA334.md): Ercoupe 415C · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N94385 · Destroyed
  > The mechanic's improper installation of the magnetos and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. Factors related to this accident are the pilot's inadvertent stall and the residential area.
- [NTSB SEA91LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA033.md): Erco 415-C · Ola, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1990 · N3522H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude for terrain clearance. Also causal was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. Contributing factors were the night light condition and the hilly terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM01.md): Ercoupe 415C · Shelby, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N9409B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into IMC.
- [NTSB FTW90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA187.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Greers Ferry, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N3673H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to penetrate adverse weather and the resultant spatial disorientation. Factors were the weather conditions and the pilot's lack of instrument training/experience.
- [NTSB ATL89LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA146.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Troy, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1989 · N99766 · Destroyed
  > An undetermined powerplant problem, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot/mechanic's failure to assure the aircraft was properly inspected before flight. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's delay in making a precautionary…
- [NTSB MKC82FCG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCG17.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Topeka, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 2, 1982 · N93846 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed and burned during takeoff at 1303 CST. The pilot received second degree burns over 20 per cent of his body and expired on 3/9/82. Two sailplanes were damaged by impact and fire, and a third sailplane received fire damage. The pilot…
- [NTSB MIA81FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA027.md): Erco 415-C · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 21, 1980 · N2106H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FKQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKQ02.md): Erco 415-C · Mooreville, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 5, 1980 · N87156 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA010.md): Erco 415-C · Bishopville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 18, 1979 · N99484 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA064.md): Erco 415C · New Bedford, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 15, 1977 · N3762H · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FA016-156656.md): Erco 415-C · Murrieta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 26, 1976 · N87406 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA016.md): Erco 415-C · Palo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 19, 1976 · N99258 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA017.md): Erco 415-C · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1976 · N99324 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76AK080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76AK080.md): Erco 415-C · Saint James, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 11, 1976 · N87059 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA76AM077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM077.md): Erco 415-C · Plant City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 10, 1976 · N2931H · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76AP003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP003.md): Erco 415-C · Redding, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 18, 1975 · N2891H · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC75AK049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75AK049.md): Erco 415-C · Fulton, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 22, 1975 · N3009H · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA75AS020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75AS020.md): Erco 415-C · Rogerson, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 31, 1974 · N3591H · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC74AK059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74AK059.md): Erco 415-C · Winthrop, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 6, 1974 · N2155H · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN003.md): Erco 415-C · Mcdonald, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1972 · N94031 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72AC101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC101.md): Erco 415-C · Fremont, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 20, 1972 · N87094 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC72AK038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK038.md): Erco 415C · Lake Mills, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 19, 1971 · N93703 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC72AK027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK027.md): Erco 415-C · Topeka, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 16, 1971 · N37106 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN70AD047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70AD047.md): Erco 415-C · Akron, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 20, 1970 · N93444 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC70A0004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70A0004.md): Erco 415-C · Paola, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 5, 1969 · N99662 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA69A0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69A0016.md): Erco 415-D · Packwood, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 26, 1968 · N2505H · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA68A0065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68A0065.md): Erco 415-D · Lynnwood, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 4, 1968 · N3909H · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC68F0481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0481.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 28, 1968 · N93331 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC68A0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68A0032.md): Erco 415-C · Toledo, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 27, 1967 · N93588 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI68A0014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68A0014.md): Erco 415-C · Madison, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 31, 1967 · N2913H · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67A0190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0190.md): Ercoupe 415C · Berlin, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 28, 1967 · N99035 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA66A0103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0103.md): Forney 415-C · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 6, 1966 · N94021 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA66A0065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0065.md): Ercoupe F01 · Unkown · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 6, 1965 · N99660 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA66A0057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0057.md): Erco 415C · Washington, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 19, 1965 · N132V · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX65A0072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65A0072.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Simi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 26, 1965 · N3720H · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3803](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3803.md): Ercoupe 415C · Columbus, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 5, 1964 · N2120H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1793](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1793.md): Ercoupe 415C · Westminister, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 16, 1964 · N3062H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X0122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0122.md): Ercoupe 415C · Famoso, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 3, 1964 · N2468H · Destroyed

## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0420322'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=0420322

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