# NTSB investigations: Ercoupe 415-C, CA 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 1 of 2 · 62 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR25LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA087.md): American Legend AL3 · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2025 · N79LC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate separation during landing, which resulted in a runway collision with another airplane. - [NTSB WPR20LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA094.md): Ercoupe 415 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2020 · N3437H · Substantial damage > The partial loss of power due to a malfunction of the throttle cable, which limited movement of the throttle body. - [NTSB WPR14LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA315.md): Ercoupe 415 C · Susanville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N2013H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to follow the checklist while starting the engine and to lock the engine primer plunger, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power during cruise flight in high density altitude conditions. - [NTSB SEA08CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA167.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N93614 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind conditions. - [NTSB LAX08LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA142.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Penngrove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N99180 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power resulting from frayed magneto "P" leads, which shorted out and killed the ignition system. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX04LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA257.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Castaic, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N2542H · Substantial damage > a catastrophic engine failure due to oil exhaustion, which was caused by the failure of maintenance personnel to completely tighten the oil screen. - [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 LAX02FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA157.md): Ercoupe 415C · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N2948H · Destroyed > fuel starvation due to the mechanic's failure to properly tighten a fuel line fitting on the engine driven fuel pump, which led to a depletion of the fuel in the header tank. The mechanic's self induced pressure to complete the job prior to leaving on… - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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… - [NTSB LAX86LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA266.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Planada, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1986 · N3220H · Substantial damage > The plt reported the eng coughed during cruise flt at an alt of 2000 ft AGL. He applied carburetor heat and the eng coughed again and lost power. The plt made a forced landing in a plowed field. The landing gear dug into the terrain and the acft nosed over.… - [NTSB LAX83FUG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUG23.md): Ercoupe 415C · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1983 · N2865H · Destroyed > The pilot reported that he was departing the apt, using the two preceding acft as referenced, as his acft had no taxi or landing lights. His acft was caught in the wake of the acft ahead, causing the pilot to lose control. The acft struck a bush aprx 100 feet… - [NTSB LAX81FUM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUM16.md): Erco 415-D · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1981 · N57982 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DVA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVA17.md): Erco 415-C · Strathmore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1980 · N99785 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DVG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVG05-128546.md): Erco 415-C · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1980 · N93420 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DUG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUG41.md): Erco 415-C · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1980 · N99351 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78DUG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUG22.md): Erco 415-C · Indio, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 22, 1978 · N99755 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK77FXQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FXQ07.md): Erco 415-C · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 11, 1977 · N93359 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX77FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FA016-156656.md): Erco 415-C · Murrieta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 26, 1976 · N87406 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX76DUM25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUM25.md): Erco 415-C · Ocotillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1976 · N2702H · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX76DUG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUG27.md): Erco 415-C · Needles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 20, 1975 · N93457 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK76DXQ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DXQ25.md): Erco 415-C · Blue Canyon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1975 · N935N · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK76AP003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP003.md): Erco 415-C · Redding, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 18, 1975 · N2891H · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX74FUA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUA07.md): Erco 415-D · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 28, 1974 · N2493H · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX73FUD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUD10.md): Erco 415-C · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1973 · N87260 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK73DVG67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVG67.md): Erco 415-C · Live Oak, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1973 · N93367 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX73DUQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUQ03.md): Erco 415-C · San Fernand, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1972 · N3134H · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK73DVD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVD07.md): Erco 415-C · Bellota, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1972 · N3568H · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK72FVG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVG34.md): Erco 415-C · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 2, 1972 · N3212H · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX72FUD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUD05.md): Erco 415-CD · Pasadena, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1971 · N3148H · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK72FVD22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVD22.md): Cessna 150G · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 25, 1971 · N3405J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX71DUG52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUG52.md): Erco 415-C · Desert Cntr, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 3, 1971 · N94129 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX70FUQ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUQ27.md): Erco 415-C · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1970 · N3428H · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX70DUG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUG12.md): Erco 415-CD · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1970 · N2355H · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX70DVA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DVA02.md): Erco 415-C · Taft, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 11, 1970 · N2573H · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX70D0175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70D0175.md): Cessna 140 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 25, 1969 · N76269 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage - [NTSB LAX69D0345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0345.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Fillmore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1969 · N2909H · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK69D0264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0264.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Salinas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1969 · N94350 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK69D0228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0228.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1969 · N99457 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX68D0280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0280.md): Erco 415-C · Ocotllo Wells, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 14, 1968 · N93830 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK68D0290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0290.md): Erco 415-C · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1967 · N93359 · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=0420322&state=CA&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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?model=0420322&state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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