Has N1478E been in an accident?

Yes. N1478E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N1478E?

N1478E is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7AC-5041.

Has N1478E been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N1478E (ERA22FA391) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N1478E — 1946 Aeronca 7AC

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N1478E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 7AC-5041
Manufacturer: Aeronca
Model: 7AC
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA22FA391Aug 29, 2022Jacksboro, TNFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Aeronca 7AC).

May 11, 2024deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N1478E been in an accident?: Yes. N1478E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N1478E?: N1478E is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7AC-5041.
Has N1478E been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N1478E (ERA22FA391) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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