Aeronca 65-CA — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 28, 2026
There are 525 Aeronca 65-CA airframes on record (built 1939–1956), 140 currently registered. 6 have one or more NTSB accident records (6 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 28, 2026.
Recent Aeronca 65-CA accidents
The occupant’s improper throttle movement during the start procedure, which resulted in forward movement and loss of airplane control.
The pilot's improper starting procedure before hand propping the engine, and his subsequent attempt to stop the moving airplane, which resulted in him being struck by the propeller.
The student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in a loss of control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight monitoring of the fuel level which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
The improper maintenance of the carburetor, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor flooding.
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.