Flight Tracker
N1659E
1946 AERONCA 7AC
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BROWN FRANK A
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
SEAL BEACH, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 30, 1998
Airworthiness Date
Apr 26, 1956
Expires
Jun 30, 2028
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
AERONCA
Model
7AC
Year
1946
Serial Number
7AC-5225
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
90 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
65 hp

Live Flight Status

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Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A107D9
Mode S Code (Octal)
50203731

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jan 15, 2017 Accident Substantial Compton, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an off-runway landing in soft dirt and a nose-over.

NTSB GAA17CA113
Mar 10, 1998 Accident Substantial LONE PINE, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten the magneto clamps during installation of the engine on the aircraft following engine overhaul.

NTSB LAX98LA111