Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415
340 on the U.S. register across 5 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1945 to 1955; half of them date from 1946 or earlier. Texas has the most (35). 15% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the ERCOUPE 415 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor A&C75 Series (197), Cont Motor C85 Series (112), Cont Motor C90 Series (10)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 90 mph
- Maker on the register
- Engineering & Research
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 10, 1979; newest September 30, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas35California21Florida18South Carolina16Oklahoma14Ohio14Indiana14Wisconsin13Oregon13Washington10Arizona10Pennsylvania9
Who owns them registrant type
Individual248 (73%)Co-owned42 (12%)LLC26 (8%)Corporation17 (5%)Partnership4 (1%)Government2 (0.6%)Non-citizen corporation1 (0.3%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERCOUPE 415-C | 272 | 1941 to 1955 | 80.0% |
| ERCOUPE 415-CD | 31 | 1946 to 1948 | 9.1% |
| ERCOUPE 415-D | 24 | 1946 | 7.1% |
| ERCOUPE 415-E | 11 | 1946 to 1948 | 3.2% |
| ERCOUPE 415-G | 2 | 1949 to 1950 | 0.6% |
When they were built by decade · 62 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid335 (99%)Sale reported3 (0.9%)Revoked2 (0.6%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard331 (97%)None on file8 (2%)Restricted1 (0.3%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Wittco Aero LLC1Walmart INC1Texas Air And Space Museum INC1Stork Matthew J1Shelton Flight LLC1Senior Solutions LLC1Safety-Net LLC1Robb Cattle CO LLC1Rialto Christian Flyers Club INC1Reed Aviation LLC1Pelican Aviation LLC1Pankey Eric S1
Fleet pages: Walmart INC · Texas Air And Space Museum INC · Reed Aviation LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 10 cases since 1982, 3 fatal
2024-08-07CEN24FA312 · ERCOUPE 415-C N3093H · accident near Elkhart, IL · 1 killed
2024-05-21WPR24LA158 · ERCOUPE 415-C N99577 · accident near Ontario, OR · serious injuries
2022-12-05CEN23FA059 · ERCOUPE 415-C N99345 · accident near Corning, IA · 1 killed
2013-03-05ERA13CA155 · ERCOUPE 415-C N87172 · accident near Newnan, GA · no injuries
2010-10-09ERA11LA014 · ERCOUPE 415-D N89331 · accident near Lawrenceville, GA · 1 killed
2010-04-28ERA10LA248 · ERCOUPE 415-C N87172 · accident near Lagrange, GA · minor injuries
2010-01-10CEN10CA094 · ERCOUPE 415-CD N94670 · accident near New London, WI · minor injuries
2007-07-29MIA07CA128 · Ercoupe 415-C N87026 · accident near Valkaria, FL · minor injuries
The 8 most recent of 10 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
340 as of October 2, 2026, counting 5 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415s?
Texas, with 35.
Who owns the Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415?
15% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 31 ERCOUPE 415-CD (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N96BK | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-06-23 | Valid |
| N3314H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Fortune Conversions CORP Cave Creek, Arizona |
Standard | 2025-08-02 | Valid |
| N3892H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2024-05-20 | Valid |
| N3828H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Co-owned owner Kansas |
Standard | 2024-05-15 | Valid |
| N94634 | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2024-01-18 | Valid |
| N3849H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-10-18 | Valid |
| N3800H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2023-05-15 | Valid |
| N94635 | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2023-01-01 | Valid |
| N3939H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Coupe Nh LLC East Helena, Montana |
Standard | 2022-12-26 | Valid |
| N3950H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Co-owned owner Michigan |
Standard | 2021-04-20 | Valid |
| N3177H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2020-10-22 | Valid |
| N94601 | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2019-06-24 | Valid |
| N94664 | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2019-04-12 | Valid |
| N94740 | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner Nebraska |
Restricted | 2017-12-08 | Valid |
| N3544H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Shelton Flight LLC Olympia, Washington |
Standard | 2017-11-14 | Valid |
| N3984H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2017-08-10 | Valid |
| N3881H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2017-03-09 | Valid |
| N94712 | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2015-07-30 | Valid |
| N94675 | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2015-02-10 | Valid |
| N946P | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2014-10-20 | Valid |
| N3632H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2014-07-23 | Valid |
| N415CM | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Co-owned owner Arizona |
Standard | 2014-02-14 | Valid |
| N3804H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner South Carolina |
Standard | 2014-02-03 | Valid |
| N3581H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2013-05-24 | Valid |
| N94648 | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Co-owned owner Vermont |
Standard | 2012-04-25 | Valid |
| N3322H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2011-05-16 | Valid |
| N3406H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Co-owned owner Mississippi |
Standard | 2010-12-28 | Valid |
| N3900H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2007-05-02 | Valid |
| N94638 | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Reed Aviation LLC Pearl, Mississippi |
Standard | 2006-07-26 | Valid |
| N3555H | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2004-03-29 | Valid |
| N94670 | Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-CD |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2003-08-25 | Valid |