Ercoupe 415-C Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 38 events recorded from 1982 to 2022.

38

All Events

20

Incidents

6

Minor

4

Serious

8

Fatal (11 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 03, 2000 WAPATO, WA N87351 Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees off the approach end of the runway, and his delay of the remedial action that would have allo…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees off the approach end of the runway, and his delay of the remedial action that would have allowed him to clear the trees. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath, trees off the approach end of the runway, and a downdraft in the vicinity of the approach path.
Aug 26, 2000 PARSONS, KS N93990 Minor substantial the pilot not maintaining clearance from the fence post and not attaining the proper touchdown point. A factor was the fence post.
Jul 14, 2000 STEPHENVILLE, TX N99236 Incident substantial The collision with a bird while in cruise flight.
Jun 04, 2000 JOLIET, IL N3232H Incident substantial the engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, remedial action not possible by the pilot, and the ditch.
May 31, 2000 STOCKBRIDGE, GA N2589H Serious (1) substantial
an in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering, which was the result of the pilot not allowing adequate altitude to clear the trees before starti…

an in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering, which was the result of the pilot not allowing adequate altitude to clear the trees before starting a turn.
Aug 24, 1982 ATHENS, MI N2928H Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1982 RICHMOND, KY N37109 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 03, 1982 MANSFIELD, MA N93358 Minor substantial <br /><br />
Jul 02, 1982 WAMSUTTER, WY N99481 Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 29, 1982 FORT ATKINSON, WI N93616 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 29, 1982 MERRITT ISLAND, FL N94067 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 02, 1982 TOPEKA, KS N93846 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 06, 1982 BROWNSBURG, IN N93607 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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