# 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. Page 2 of 9 · 416 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DEN01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA065.md): Erco 415-C · Ivins, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2001 · N1121J · Substantial damage > The unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. A contributing factors was the carburetor icing conditions. - [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 SEA00LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA175.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Wapato, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2000 · N87351 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees off the approach end of the runway, and his delay of the remedial action that would have allowed him to clear the trees. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath, trees off the… - [NTSB CHI00LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA273.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Parsons, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N93990 · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining clearance from the fence post and not attaining the proper touchdown point. A factor was the fence post. - [NTSB FTW00LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA213.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2000 · N99236 · Substantial damage > The collision with a bird while in cruise flight. - [NTSB CHI00LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA162.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N3232H · Substantial damage > the engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, remedial action not possible by the pilot, and the ditch. - [NTSB LAX00LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA111.md): Ercoupe 415-C · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2000 · N99590 · Substantial damage > the total failure of the engine number 1 cylinder exhaust valve. - [NTSB CHI99LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA242.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Bristol, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1999 · N2980H · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to perform a proper recovery from the bounced landing, resulting in the airplane's nose gear striking the runway. A factor relating to the accident was the excessive airspeed maintained during the landing. - [NTSB LAX99LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA061.md): Ercoupe 415-C · San Ysabel, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1998 · N99371 · Substantial damage > A fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and the resulting separation of the propeller. - [NTSB CHI98LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA248.md): Forney 415-C · Laurie, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N99294 · Destroyed > the jammed aileron and elevator controls for undetermined reasons. - [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 MIA97LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA234.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Siler City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N2237H · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing, inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot, and his poor in-flight planning decision for descending too low to read a road sign. - [NTSB SEA97LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA197.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Elma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1997 · N3578H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB FTW97LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA266.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Huntsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N99739 · Substantial damage > Inadvertent stall due to the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and a proper descent rate. A factor was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. - [NTSB FTW97LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA172.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Canon City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N2326H · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the pilot's attention being diverted. - [NTSB CHI96LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA311.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Cambridge, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1996 · N3607H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the downdraft reported by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX96LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA282.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1996 · N2915H · Substantial damage > decision of the pilot to operate the airplane with an inoperative transfer pump and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB BFO96LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA038.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Hurlock, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N87424 · Substantial damage > inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel which failed to detect a fatigue crack, and resulted in an in-flight crankshaft fracture and propeller assembly separation. A related factor was the deep snow encountered during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB CHI95LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA004.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Cloverdale, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N99600 · Substantial damage > the total loss of engine power due to a blocked orifice in the fuel pump. A related factor is the rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC94LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA153.md): Ercoupe 415C · Scriba, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1994 · N94151 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and inflight collision with trees. - [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 LAX93LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA374.md): Ercoupe 415C · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N3561H · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of the elevator control during the takeoff ground roll which resulted in a porpoise and nose gear collapse. A factor in the accident was the pilot's low total experience and lack of total time in type. - [NTSB LAX93LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA362.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Twentynine Palm, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1993 · N93321 · Substantial damage > The pilot's attemted takeoff from a taxiway due to alcoholic impairment. The night light condition was a factor. - [NTSB CHI93LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA306.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Liberty, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1993 · N2663H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control during the emergency landing. A factor is the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI93LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA186.md): Ercoupe 415C · Derby, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N37139 · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's misjudged approach to landing. - [NTSB SEA93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA098.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N94142 · Destroyed > The inadequate lookout by the PIC and his failure to maintain clearance from electrical wires. A factor relating to the accident was the presence of electrical wires near the approach end of the airstrip. - [NTSB CHI93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA005.md): Univair 415C · Waukesha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1992 · N99256 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate remedial actions and his misjudged emergency procedure (approach to landing). - [NTSB LAX92LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA335.md): Ercoupe 415C · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N99585 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to perform any preflight planning or preparation and selected the wrong runway. Factors relating to this accident was the existing tailwind, high density altitude. - [NTSB LAX92LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA272.md): Ercoupe 415C · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N3165H · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation caused by the inflight separation of the fuel gascolator bowl due to improper component installation. - [NTSB BFO92LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA067.md): Ercoupe 415C · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N93426 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind. - [NTSB FTW92LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA083.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Whitehouse, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1992 · N94063 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the engine power loss due to fuel contamination with water. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. - [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 LAX91LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA196.md): Ercoupe 415C · King City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1991 · N99893 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power which resulted from the drain valve fitting on a newly installed gascolator dislodging during cruise flight. - [NTSB DEN91LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA062.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1991 · N87259 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot of the other aircraft failed to maintain clearance between the aircraft. - [NTSB MIA91LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA118.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Green Cove Spgs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N3025H · Substantial damage > Loss of control while on approach to land due to failure of the pilot to maintain vs resulting in the airplane stalling and impacting the ground nose low. - [NTSB LAX91LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA089.md): Ercoupe 415C · Pixley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N99483 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat in carburetor icing conditions. Contributing to the accident was the lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model. - [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 CHI90LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA207.md): Aircoupe F-1 · Washington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N93905 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > Failure of the other aircraft's pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout prior to turning to final. A factor in the accident was the restricted visual lookout for this aircraft's pilot. - [NTSB DEN90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA137.md): Ercoupe 415C · Truth/Consequen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N94351 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and obtain a proper climb rate after takeoff. - [NTSB SEA90LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA017.md): Ercoupe 415D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N3354H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertant leaning of the fuel mixture to near idle cutoff, causing the engine to quit. - [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 MKC88LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA113.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Florence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1988 · N94045 · Substantial damage > While on a personal flight, PIC said he began to lose engine power. He elected to make a precautionary ldg in a farm field, and during the roll out, the nose wheel struck a ditch. Post flt examination failed to reveal any cause for the partial power loss. - [NTSB ATL88LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA183.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Whiteville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1988 · N41886 · Substantial damage > The student plt reported that the engine began to skip and lose pwr about 20 minutes after departure. The engine subsequently lost all pwr and the student made a forced ldg in a plowed field. The airplane nosed over during the ldg. Post-crash exam of the… - [NTSB ATL88LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA093.md): Ercoupe 415C · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1988 · N3631H · Substantial damage > When the pilot was unable to find assistance to remove the nose wheel chock from the aircraft, he applied enough power to jump the chock. He was unable to retard the throttle before colliding with a parked aircraft and striking a concrete wall. - [NTSB ATL88LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA058.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Marlboro, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1987 · N87102 · Substantial damage > The student plt rptd that he flew a flat final apch to remain clear of trees. The airspeed began to drop, and the airplane subsequently landed hard after clearing the trees. - [NTSB NYC87LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA224.md): Ercoupe 415-C · York, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1987 · N99236 · Substantial damage > The Ercoupe model 415 experienced a loss of power in flight. The pilot made a forced landing in a field. He went under some power lines, however, he could not avoid the telephone lines and went through them. The pilot received serious injuries and the… - [NTSB LAX87LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA283.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Galt, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1987 · N2716H · Destroyed > During the takeoff ground roll on a 2000 ft private runway, at the point to rotate, the plt applied back pressure, however, the aircraft did not respond. Aprx three quarters of the way down the rwy the plt realized that the acft was not lifting off and he… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=0420322&page=3 ## 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."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?model=0420322&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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