Flight Tracker
N83391
1946 AERONCA 7DC
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
ABBE THOMAS E
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WASILLA, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 13, 2025
Airworthiness Date
May 27, 1956
Expires
Mar 31, 2032
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
AERONCA
Model
7DC
Year
1946
Serial Number
7AC2058
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
90 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
85 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AB672C
Mode S Code (Octal)
52663454

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

Jul 13, 2023 Accident Substantial Ninilchik, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power due to a shift of a crankshaft main bearing, which resulted in a lack of lubrication and subsequent overheating and failure of the engine crankshaft.

NTSB ANC23LA053
Jun 12, 2019 Accident Substantial Nome Creek, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The failure of the airplane's structural tubing due to corrosion, which resulted in a tailwheel separation and a subsequent loss of control. Also causal was the mechanic's failure to perform a detailed inspection of the aft fuselage during the most recent annual inspection.

NTSB ANC19LA024