Has N2659E been in an accident?

Yes. N2659E appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2025.

What kind of aircraft is N2659E?

N2659E is an Aeronca 7AC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7AC-6241.

N2659E — Aeronca 7AC

Deregistered

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

N2659E appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2025, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 7AC-6241
Manufacturer: Aeronca
Model: 7AC
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C85 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN25LA186May 24, 2025Westphalia, MINo injuries
WPR11LA131Feb 10, 2011Novato, CANo injuries
The pilot's use of a non-vented fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Registration timeline

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

Nov 29, 2025deregistered — Gribben Noah J

Frequently asked

Has N2659E been in an accident?: Yes. N2659E appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2025.
What kind of aircraft is N2659E?: N2659E is an Aeronca 7AC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7AC-6241.

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