Aircraft Description
N87405 is a 1946 Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Specht Leo M in Towner, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 23, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 2018. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N87405 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC07A8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N87405 was last updated on April 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Engineering & Research is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 551 Engineering & Research aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the ERCOUPE 415-C model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N87405. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2016 | GAA16CA105 | Substantial | None | The pilot's inability to correct for a crosswind during the takeoff roll due to the interlinked flight control design, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a collision with terrain. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC