Ercoupe 415-C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 38 events recorded from 1982 to 2022.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2022 | Angola, IN | N3530H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and the nose landin…The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and the nose landing gear collapse. |
| Jan 28, 2017 | Butterfield, TX | N94694 | Incident | substantial |
A malfunction of the fuel transfer system for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, a stuck float in the header tan…A malfunction of the fuel transfer system for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, a stuck float in the header tank sight gauge that resulted in an inaccurate fuel quantity indication, and the pilot’s inadequate monitoring of the wing tank fuel quantity during the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when the header tank became depleted of fuel. |
| Jul 17, 2015 | Alexandria, IN | N2765H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain/attain adequate airspeed and attitude during landing that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the pilot's div…The pilot's failure to maintain/attain adequate airspeed and attitude during landing that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention to air traffic and the reduction of perceptible audio cues due to noise attenuating headsets. |
| Aug 10, 2013 | Mackinac Island, MI | N99094 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach. |
| Oct 04, 2012 | Parkersburg, WV | N93606 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Dec 16, 2011 | Panacea, FL | N99576 | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Jan 30, 2011 | Newaygo, MI | N127G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from a frozen lake. |
| Jul 26, 2008 | Corona, CA | N93614 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush. Contributing to the a…The 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. |
| Oct 24, 2007 | Stuart, FL | N94320 | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a partially blocked fuel line. |
| Feb 12, 2006 | Arlington, WA | N93788 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's excessive descent rate and his delay in taking action to reduce the descent rate which resulted in an in-flight collision with the runway …The pilot's excessive descent rate and his delay in taking action to reduce the descent rate which resulted in an in-flight collision with the runway during an emergency landing. Contributing factors were the total loss of engine oil pressure and the pilot's failure to check the oil pressure gage after engine start which would have resulted in detection of the oil pressure problem prior to takeoff. |
| Jul 10, 2004 | Castaic, CA | N2542H | Incident | substantial | a catastrophic engine failure due to oil exhaustion, which was caused by the failure of maintenance personnel to completely tighten the oil screen. |
| Aug 22, 2003 | Saint Johns, AZ | N3182H | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the exhaust valve on the number two engine cylinder, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the final approach to land…The failure of the exhaust valve on the number two engine cylinder, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the final approach to land, and an on ground collision with a ditch during the subsequent off-airport landing roll. |
| Apr 04, 2003 | Ranger, TX | N93815 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Dec 04, 2002 | Dalton, MA | C-FXJK | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was t…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the cold air temperature. |
| 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. |
| Jul 14, 1982 | RICHMOND, KY | N37109 | Incident | 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 |
| Feb 06, 1982 | BROWNSBURG, IN | N93607 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |