Has N1639E been in an accident?

Yes. N1639E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N1639E?

N1639E is a 1946 Aeronca 7BCM/CONV (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7AC-5204.

N1639E — 1946 Aeronca 7BCM/CONV

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N1639E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 7AC-5204
Manufacturer: Aeronca
Model: 7BCM/CONV
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C85-8
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA16CA264Jul 20, 2016Connellsville, PASerious
The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle and secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Aeronca 7BCM/CONV).

Feb 7, 2017deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N1639E been in an accident?: Yes. N1639E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N1639E?: N1639E is a 1946 Aeronca 7BCM/CONV (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7AC-5204.

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