Fatal NTSB investigations: Ercoupe 415-C
50 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Ercoupe 415-C. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 3 |
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| 1965 | 3 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 3 |
| 1968 | 3 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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'))
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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'
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NTSB ERA25FA253Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportErcoupe 415 · Gallatin, TNOn 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 WPR14LA100Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 C · Poulsbo, WAThe 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 CEN13FA081Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Blair, NEThe pilot's loss of control due to physical incapacitation.NTSB MIA08LA164Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Arcaida, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff.NTSB MIA06LA118Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Panacea, FLA 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 DFW05FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Alexandria, LAThe pilot's loss of control while maneuvering to land.NTSB LAX04FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Oakdale, CAthe 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 ATL03FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Rome, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination (water). Also causal was the pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN00LA183Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Tucumcari, NMloss of control during initial climb following takeoff by an unqualified person.NTSB CHI98LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Wood Lake, NEthe 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 LAX94LA167Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Stallion Spring, CAThe 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 BFO93FA188Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Charles City, VAthe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane which resulted in an in-flight break-up.NTSB LAX91FA334Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Rubidoux, CAThe 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 SEA91LA033Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErco 415-C · Ola, IDThe 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 CHI91DEM01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Shelby, MIThe pilot's continued flight into IMC.NTSB FTW90LA187Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Greers Ferry, ARThe 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 ATL89LA146Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Troy, NCAn 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 MKC82FCG17Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Topeka, KSThe 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 MIA81FA027Accident · 2 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Lakeland, FLNTSB MIA80FKQ02Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Mooreville, MSNTSB MIA80FA010Accident · 2 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Bishopville, SCNTSB NYC77FA064Accident · 2 fatalClosedErco 415C · New Bedford, MANTSB LAX77FA016Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Murrieta, CANTSB CHI77FA016Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Palo, MINTSB FTW77FA017Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Little Rock, ARNTSB MKC76AK080Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Saint James, MONTSB MIA76AM077Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Plant City, FLNTSB OAK76AP003Accident · 2 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Redding, CANTSB MKC75AK049Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Fulton, MONTSB SEA75AS020Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Rogerson, IDNTSB MKC74AK059Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Winthrop, IANTSB NYC73AN003Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Mcdonald, PANTSB CHI72AC101Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Fremont, OHNTSB MKC72AK038Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415C · Lake Mills, IANTSB MKC72AK027Accident · 2 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Topeka, KSNTSB DEN70AD047Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Akron, CONTSB MKC70A0004Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Paola, KSNTSB SEA69A0016Accident · 2 fatalClosedErco 415-D · Packwood, WANTSB SEA68A0065Accident · 2 fatalClosedErco 415-D · Lynnwood, WANTSB NYC68F0481Accident · 1 fatalClosedErcoupe 415-C · Williamstown, NJNTSB MKC68A0032Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Toledo, IANTSB CHI68A0014Accident · 2 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Madison, OHNTSB NYC67A0190Accident · 2 fatalClosedErcoupe 415C · Berlin, NJNTSB MIA66A0103Accident · 1 fatalClosedForney 415-C · Goldsboro, NCNTSB MIA66A0065Accident · 2 fatalClosedErcoupe F01 · UnkownNTSB MIA66A0057Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415C · Washington, MSNTSB LAX65A0072Accident · 1 fatalClosedErcoupe 415-C · Simi, CANTSB UNK64X3803Accident · 1 fatalClosedErcoupe 415C · Columbus, INNTSB UNK64X1793Accident · 1 fatalClosedErcoupe 415C · Westminister, CANTSB UNK64X0122Accident · 1 fatalClosedErcoupe 415C · Famoso, CA