# NTSB investigations: Engineering & Research 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN24FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA312.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Elkhart, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 7, 2024 · N3093H · Destroyed
  > An off-airport landing in a soybean field for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the severity of the pilot’s injuries and airplane damage was a fire that occurred at an unknown time.
- [NTSB WPR24LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA158.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Ontario, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2024 · N99577 · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s unstable approach to landing, which resulted in a collision with approach lighting, hard landing, and postimpact fire.
- [NTSB CEN23FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA059.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Corning, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 5, 2022 · N99345 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstructions during a go-around, which resulted in impact with powerlines, a tree, and the ground.
- [NTSB ERA21LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA062.md): Ercoupe 415 · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2020 · N2674H · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of a fuel filter screen cover gasket, which resulted in its failure, fuel starvation, and a subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the unapproved fuel sight gauge, which obscured…
- [NTSB CEN20LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA170.md): Ercoupe 415 · Hallettsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2020 · N2275H · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel and carburetor ice.
- [NTSB GAA20CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA031.md): Ercoupe 415 · Alvin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N2585H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport landing, during which the airplane landed hard and then ground looped.
- [NTSB CEN19LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA213.md): Ercoupe 415 · Smithfield, RI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2019 · N415WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat on approach in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing to a pond.
- [NTSB GAA16CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA105.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415 · Chappell, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2016 · N87405 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to correct for a crosswind during the takeoff roll due to the interlinked flight control design, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA379.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2015 · N87172 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA155.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2013 · N87172 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper visual lookout during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB WPR10LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA411.md): Ercoupe 415 · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2010 · N2368H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately evaluate the airport and its environment in relation to the aircraft’s performance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA10LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA248.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · LaGrange, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2010 · N87172 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to ensure that the fuel tank shut-off valve was open resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN09LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA291.md): Univair Ercoupe · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N99811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI07CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA293.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415C · Middletown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2007 · N93783 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. A contributing factor was the lower than normal airspeed maintained during the final approach.
- [NTSB MIA07CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA128.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Valkaria, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2007 · N87026 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the runway.
- [NTSB CHI07CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA110.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N99811 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath to the runway. Contributing factors to the accident included the passenger vehicle, the rising embankment, and the airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB CHI06LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA281.md): Univar Ercoupe · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2006 · N99811 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and lack of total experience.
- [NTSB MIA06CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA027.md): Ercoupe 415C · Wiersdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2005 · N99009 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning and failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway and nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC05LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA084.md): Ercoupe 415C · Saluda, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N2406H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an unsecured mixture control cable, which was not properly secured by maintenance personnel during a recent annual inspection. Also causal was the airplane owner's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies.
- [NTSB LAX03LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA260.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Saint Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N3182H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the exhaust valve on the number two engine cylinder, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the final approach to land, and an on ground collision with a ditch during the subsequent off-airport landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI03LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA167.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Atwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2003 · N94327 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area and his improper decision to continue the approach without the airport and runway clearly in-sight. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's disorientation, the transmission wires, and the road…
- [NTSB MIA00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA180.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N2589H · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering, which was the result of the pilot not allowing adequate altitude to clear the trees before starting a turn.
- [NTSB NYC00LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA087.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Rome, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2000 · N3719H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently selecting the mixture control to off, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA240.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Ardmore, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N2308H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Factors were his improper decision to continue the flight after he noted a loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb and the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW97LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA063.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1996 · N87226 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the #1 exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing on rough/uneven terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA034.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stafford, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N93726 · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged his distance and altitude and flew into transmission wires. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience.
- [NTSB CHI94LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA103.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Frankfort, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N2965H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was fuel contamination resulting in total loss of engine power on takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA106.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Palisade, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1993 · N522BK · Substantial damage
  > Partial power loss during approach for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA039.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Hansville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1992 · N86964 · Destroyed
  > The inadequate preflight preparation and improper inflight decision by the student pilot who was not qualified to conduct the flight. A factor relating to the accident was the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA91LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA211.md): Ercoupe 415C · Anaconda, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1991 · N2069H · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall during initial climb. The high density altitude and a premature liftoff by the pilot were factors.
- [NTSB CHI91LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA214.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N87169 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and the pilot's failure to reach a proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB ATL91LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA056.md): Ercoupe 415C · Gastonia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1991 · N3353H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and subsequent failure to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA90FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA191.md): Erco 415 · Titusville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1990 · N93410 · Substantial damage
  > Was partial loss of engine power due to foreign object obstruction of the inlet of the carburetor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA243.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Hamburg, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N2977H · Substantial damage
  > Powerplant failure due to foreign object in the carburetor resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA121.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Pineora, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N3261H · Substantial damage
  > Control interference by the passenger when the throttle was retarded and the pilot's failure to intervene because of his diverted attention.
- [NTSB MKC90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA109.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Searcy, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1990 · N2628H · Substantial damage
  > Pilot impairment from consumption of alcohol, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and fuel contamination with water and dirt (mud) in the system.
- [NTSB DEN89LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA151.md): Ercoupe 415C · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N3246H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC89LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA151.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415C · Canaan, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N93765 · Substantial damage
  > An off airport landing in unsuitable terrain due to a power loss, caused by loose parts in the fuel pump.
- [NTSB FTW89DPJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DPJ02.md): Ercoupe 415C · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Dec 21, 1988 · N99636 · Destroyed
  > During flight, the airplane appeared to go into a steep banked spiral from which it did not recover. It struck a two-car detached garage and then the ground. Inspection revealed that the fabric of both wings had been installed improperly, and part of the…
- [NTSB MKC88LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA157.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1988 · N93437 · Substantial damage
  > While attempting to depart a 1600 ft sod runway, the PIC said he was unable to get airborne and elected to abort the takeoff. Unable to stop, he went through a fence, substantially damaging both wings. The plt recommended not trying to takeoff from a short…
- [NTSB NYC88LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA197.md): Erco 415C · W. Bloomfield, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1988 · N94011 · Destroyed
  > Shorlty after takeoff at about 150 feet a.g.l., the pilot lost control of the airplane and crashed in a corn field about 0.5 mile from airport. A passenger reported that they encountered a wind gust and the pilot was unable to control the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX88LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA151.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1988 · N99373 · Substantial damage
  > During a local flight in the pattern, the engine experienced a loss of power and a forced landing was made short of the runway. Inspection of the engine revealed that water was in the fuel pump bowl and rust was present on the cylinders.
- [NTSB SEA86FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA231.md): Ercoupe 415C · Prosser, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N3002H · Destroyed
  > The plt was practicing fly-bys for the next days airshow. The left wing sustained an inflight structural failure. Investigation revealed a progressive crack in the #7 rib emanating from previous damage to the leading edge of the left wing tip. This resulted…
- [NTSB MKC86LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA087.md): Ercoupe 415-C · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1986 · N2578H · Substantial damage
  > The plt reports that a wind squall passed over the arpt as he was landing. He said the acft encountered windshear at about 100 ft AGL on final apch and began to sink. The plt added pwr but could not stop the sink and the acft landed in a plowed field about 20…
- [NTSB NYC85LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA211.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Del Mar, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1985 · N3431H · Substantial damage
  > The plt was reposition the acft at the request of the new owner who was not a rated plt. While climbing thru 2000 ft AGL the plt reported hearing the engine growl and felt a loss of power. During a precautionary descent the engine seized and the plt made a…
- [NTSB CHI85FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA059.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Wixom, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1984 · N2047H · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with power lines while on final approach for a landing. The passenger related that the sun was very low on the horizon, and while looking toward the sun & haze, the visibility was limited. As the acft turned on final approach, a large flock…
- [NTSB CHI84LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA206.md): Ercoupe 415C · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1984 · N93939 · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, he was making a hi speed taxi check when the acft lifted off to about 5 ft AGL. After lift-off, the acft began to go to the left. When the plt applied right rudder, the plane veered further left & crashed in an onion field. An exam of…
- [NTSB LAX83FA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA397.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Kernville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1983 · N94369 · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed in rising terrain 6 mi west of the departure arpt at 5,000 ft MSL. The alta sierra pass is 6,500 ft mslwith mountain tops at 8,320 ft MSL. The plt was issued a student certificate on 8/22/80 which was not renewed.
- [NTSB FTW83LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA309.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Elk City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1983 · N93624 · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed short of the rwy during a night landing following a x-country. The plt stated that he was on the approach to land and attempted to add power. The engine sputtered without an increase in power. The acft touched down 5 ft short of the rwy…
- [NTSB MIA83LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA166.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Yulee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1983 · N2045H · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that during takeoff, the acft entered a 'right turn' after it had climbed appx 25 ft above the rwy. Reportedly, full control inputs to the left failed to correct the right bank. When the plt saw the acft heading for trees to the right, he…

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```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
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ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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