Ercoupe 415-C Aircraft
The Ercoupe 415 is the classic twin-tail, low-wing two-seater famous for being exceptionally easy and forgiving to fly — designed to be spin-resistant, with (in original form) a simple two-control, no-rudder-pedal layout. With a sliding canopy, great visibility and affordable operation, it is a delightful, characterful classic and a friendly way into vintage aircraft ownership.
7 used Ercoupe 415-C aircraft for sale · 2-seat · $25,000–$35,000 · market reference $45,000 · updated 2 days ago
Ercoupe 415-C Specifications
Model specThe Ercoupe 415-C is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 83 kt (154 km/h), a range of 260 nm (482 km), and a useful load of 520 lbs (236 kg).
Ercoupe 415-C for Sale
Ercoupe 415-C asking prices range from $25,000 to $35,000, with a median of $28,000 (market reference $45,000).
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Ercoupe 415-C Price & Cost
How much does a Ercoupe 415-C cost? Used 415-C prices: $25K – $35K, average $28K (median $28K); market reference $45K, across 5 priced of 7 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Ercoupe 415-C
Buying a Ercoupe 415-C comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Ercoupe 415-C
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Ercoupe 415-C Inventory by Country
| United States | 3 |
Ercoupe 415-C by Price
| Under $100k | 2 |
| Under $200k | 2 |
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 2 |
Ercoupe 415-C Safety Record
Across all 415-C variants, 38 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2022. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
38
Total Events
20
Incidents
4
Serious
8
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2022 | Angola, IN | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ha… |
| Jul 18, 2021 | Frostproof, FL | Minor | The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of a child reaching for and manipulating the flight c… |
| Jan 28, 2017 | Butterfield, TX | Incident | A malfunction of the fuel transfer system for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, a… |
| Jul 17, 2015 | Alexandria, IN | Incident | The pilot's failure to maintain/attain adequate airspeed and attitude during landing that resulted in a hard landing. Co… |
| Aug 10, 2013 | Mackinac Island, MI | Incident | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach. |
NTSB records 1982–2022. Includes all Ercoupe 415-C variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.