Ercoupe 415-D Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 7 events recorded from 2000 to 2023.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2023 | Waupun, WI | N415JC | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to take off without correcting a misinstalled fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by…The pilot’s decision to take off without correcting a misinstalled fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by improper venting of the fuel system. |
| Jan 14, 2010 | Napa, CA | N2332H | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the unintentional movement of the fuel selector valve beyond its stops during takeoff ini…A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the unintentional movement of the fuel selector valve beyond its stops during takeoff initial climb resulting in restricted fuel flow. |
| Dec 13, 2008 | Sebring, FL | N99154 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's exceedance of the design stress limitations of the airplane. |
| Aug 24, 2005 | Sandy Lake, PA | N99746 | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total failure of the engine driven fuel pump, and the pilot's failure to recognize a diminishing fuel supply in the fuselage (header) fuel tank, whi…A total failure of the engine driven fuel pump, and the pilot's failure to recognize a diminishing fuel supply in the fuselage (header) fuel tank, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing. |
| Jul 13, 2004 | Santa Clarita, CA | N3837H | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate planning/decision by his inadequate evaluation of the weather resulting in an attempt to conduct flight beyond the aircraft's c…the pilot's inadequate planning/decision by his inadequate evaluation of the weather resulting in an attempt to conduct flight beyond the aircraft's climb performance capability. |
| Jul 12, 2003 | Arlington, WA | N2545H | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and landing touch down point resulting in a runway overrun. A factor was the tailwind condition…The pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and landing touch down point resulting in a runway overrun. A factor was the tailwind condition. |
| Jul 18, 2000 | HAMILTON, MT | N93835 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The excessive rate at which the student pilot allowed the aircraft to descend into the runway surface while attempting to land. Factors include the pi…The excessive rate at which the student pilot allowed the aircraft to descend into the runway surface while attempting to land. Factors include the pilot's lack of experience in airplanes. |