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
Blair, NE N720RC Substantial Fatal Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft
Parkersburg, WV N93606 Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Panacea, FL N99576 Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Mulberry, FL N99168 Substantial Serious Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft
Lebanon, OH N93415 Substantial None Landing Aircraft
Mebane, NC N3760H Substantial None Takeoff Environmental issues, Personnel issues, Aircraft
Germantown, NY N93659 Substantial Minor Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues
Corona, CA N87295 Substantial Minor Enroute Not determined, Aircraft
Gallup, NM N94300 Substantial Minor Initial climb Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Sandwich, IL N87384 Destroyed Fatal Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Sebring, FL N87376 Substantial None Initial climb Environmental issues, Aircraft
Arcaida, FL N94339 Substantial Fatal Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues
Cedarburg, WI N93963 Substantial Minor Takeoff Environmental issues, Aircraft
Corona, CA N93614 Substantial None Initial climb Environmental issues, Aircraft
Penngrove, CA N99180 Substantial None Enroute Personnel issues, Environmental issues, Aircraft

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