Engineering & Research 415-C

Aircraft Manufacturer: Engineering & Research

Model: 415-C

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Engineering & Research
Manufacturer Serial Number 0420302
Model 415-C
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Cruise Speed 90 MPH / 78 knots
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 2 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


24 exact, 16 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
40
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


6 fatal accidents.

15.0% of recorded accidents were fatal.

808
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


18,822

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
1.1%
Exposure
2.1%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2008 – 2025 Total 40
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 40 observed): 2008 5, 2009 4, 2011 4, 2012 2, 2013 2, 2014 4, 2015 3, 2016 2, 2017 3, 2019 2, 2020 2, 2021 1, 2022 2, 2023 1, 2025 3. 2 4 6 8 0 5 '08 4 '09 4 '11 2 '12 2 '13 4 '14 3 '15 2 '16 3 '17 2 '19 2 '20 1 '21 2 '22 1 '23 3 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

6 categories Total 39
Landing 9
Initial climb 8
Enroute 8
Takeoff 6
Approach 6
Maneuvering 2
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 113
Aircraft 45
Personnel issues 42
Environmental issues 24
Not determined 2
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 40
None 19
Minor 10
Fatal 6
Serious 5

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (40)· NUSN (1)

Recorded Accidents

All 40 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Sheboygan Falls, WI N94342 Substantial None Takeoff Aircraft
Gallatin, TN N93985 Substantial Fatal Enroute unknown
Upland, CA N2951H Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Fitzgerald, GA N2796H Substantial Fatal Uncontrolled descent Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Galion, OH N99209 Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft
Angola, IN N3530H Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Frostproof, FL N3044H Substantial Minor Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft
Ardmore, OK N331BW Substantial Serious Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Torrance, CA N3437H Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft
Maricopa, AZ N3816H Substantial Serious Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft
Lafayette, IN N3667H Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
CENTRE HALL, PA N3538H Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft, Environmental issues
Dawsonville, GA N99716 Substantial Minor Prior to flight Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Butterfield, TX N94694 Substantial None Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Lindenwold, NJ N415WE Substantial Serious Enroute Not determined
Mt Morris, IL N99307 Substantial None Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Fairmont, WV N93606 Substantial Minor Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft
Alexandria, IN N2765H Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
St Jacob, IL N87EV Substantial None Emergency descent Aircraft
Susanville, CA N2013H Substantial Minor Enroute Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Hubbart, OR N99621 Substantial Minor Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Cookson, OK N2788H Substantial Serious Takeoff Aircraft, Personnel issues
Poulsbo, WA N2076H Substantial Fatal Prior to flight Personnel issues, Aircraft
Mackinac Island, MI N99094 Substantial None Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Little Falls, MN N94305 Substantial Minor Approach Aircraft

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