NTSB investigations: Ercoupe 415-C, CA
62 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 4 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1971 | 3 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2020 | 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.\"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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR25LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Upland, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate separation during landing, which resulted in a runway collision with another airplane.NTSB WPR20LA094Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Torrance, CAThe partial loss of power due to a malfunction of the throttle cable, which limited movement of the throttle body.NTSB WPR14LA315Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 C · Susanville, CAThe 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 SEA08CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Corona, CAThe 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 LAX08LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Penngrove, CAThe 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 LAX04LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Castaic, CAa catastrophic engine failure due to oil exhaustion, which was caused by the failure of maintenance personnel to completely tighten the oil screen.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 LAX02FA157Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · El Cajon, CAfuel 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 LAX00LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · San Bernardino, CAthe total failure of the engine number 1 cylinder exhaust valve.NTSB LAX99LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · San Ysabel, CAA fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and the resulting separation of the propeller.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 LAX93LA374Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Columbia, CAthe 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 LAX93LA362Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Twentynine Palm, CAThe pilot's attemted takeoff from a taxiway due to alcoholic impairment. The night light condition was a factor.NTSB LAX92LA335Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Dunsmuir, CAThe 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 LAX92LA272Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Santa Clarita, CAFuel starvation caused by the inflight separation of the fuel gascolator bowl due to improper component installation.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 LAX91LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · King City, CAThe total loss of engine power which resulted from the drain valve fitting on a newly installed gascolator dislodging during cruise flight.NTSB LAX91LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Pixley, CAThe 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 LAX87LA283Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Galt, CADuring 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 LAX86LA266Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Planada, CAThe 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 LAX83FUG23Accident · No injuriesFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Hesperia, CAThe 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 LAX81FUM16Accident · Serious injuriesClosedErco 415-D · El Cajon, CANTSB LAX81DVA17Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Strathmore, CANTSB LAX80DVG05Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Cottonwood, CANTSB LAX80DUG41Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Redlands, CANTSB LAX78DUG22Accident · Serious injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Indio, CANTSB OAK77FXQ07Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Mammoth Lakes, CANTSB LAX77FA016Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Murrieta, CANTSB LAX76DUM25Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Ocotillo, CANTSB LAX76DUG27Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Needles, CANTSB OAK76DXQ25Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Blue Canyon, CANTSB OAK76AP003Accident · 2 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Redding, CANTSB LAX74FUA07Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-D · Long Beach, CANTSB LAX73FUD10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Hawthorne, CANTSB OAK73DVG67Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Live Oak, CANTSB LAX73DUQ03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErco 415-C · San Fernand, CANTSB OAK73DVD07Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Bellota, CANTSB OAK72FVG34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Sacramento, CANTSB LAX72FUD05Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-CD · Pasadena, CANTSB OAK72FVD22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Lodi, CANTSB LAX71DUG52Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Desert Cntr, CANTSB LAX70FUQ27Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Pacoima, CANTSB LAX70DUG12Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-CD · Hemet, CANTSB LAX70DVA02Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Taft, CANTSB LAX70D0175Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Pacoima, CANTSB LAX69D0345Accident · No injuriesClosedErcoupe 415-C · Fillmore, CANTSB OAK69D0264Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErcoupe 415-C · Salinas, CANTSB OAK69D0228Accident · No injuriesClosedErcoupe 415-C · Stockton, CANTSB LAX68D0280Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Ocotllo Wells, CANTSB OAK68D0290Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Monterey, CA