# NTSB MKC76FER95: Erco 415-C, N3469H, Lake Elmo, MN, September 4, 1976

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: September 4, 1976
- Place: Lake Elmo, MN · LAKE ELMO, MN
- Location: 44.9879° N, 92.9097° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Lake Elmo, MN, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.9879&lon=-92.9097&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 28, 1976
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 155872
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC76FER95
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FER95

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-2770   76/9/4    LAKE ELMO,MN        ERCO 415-C          CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 22, 170
        TIME - 1230                    N3469H              PX-  0  0  1  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 150 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - LAKE ELMO
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          LAKE ELMO,MN                LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION                            TAKEOFF: INITIAL CLIMB
           STALL: MUSH                                              TAKEOFF: INITIAL CLIMB
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - WATER IN FUEL
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
        PARTIAL POWER LOSS - PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER - 1 ENGINE
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING ON AIRPORT/SEAPLANE BASE/HELIPT.
         FIRE AFTER IMPACT
        REMARKS- ENGINE FAILED TO DEVELOP FULL POWER ON TAKE-OFF.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3469H](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3469H-1976-11-01), registration cancelled 1976-11-01, S/N 4094, built 1946 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: ERCO 415-C
- Registry model: [Ercoupe 415-C](https://openairdocs.org/model/ercoupe-415-c) (registry code 0420322) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental C85 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series) (registry code 17008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Airport: Lake Elmo

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19760904030449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760904030449A), Sep 4, 1976: Univar 415C, Lake Elmo, MN, Destroyed. Engine failed to develop full power on take-off.

## Other investigations on N3469H (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MKC68D0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0049), Jul 9, 1967: Erco 415-C (N3469H), Clarinda, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0084), Jul 16, 1966: Ercoupe 415C (N3469H), Rockwell Cty, IA, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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