Flight Tracker
N44FC
1946 AERONCA 7AC
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
RADIGAN LAURA L
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
MERRITT ISLAND, FL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 6, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Jan 3, 1957
Expires
Aug 31, 2028
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
AERONCA
Model
7AC
Year
1946
Serial Number
7AC-2005
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

Checking live traffic…

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

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A548C4
Mode S Code (Octal)
51244304

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

Aug 21, 2022 Accident Substantial Clermont, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control while landing due to a worn tailwheel locking mechanism, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.

NTSB ERA22LA382