N83391 — 1946 Aeronca 7DC
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
N83391 appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2023, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 24, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 7AC2058
- Manufacturer
- Aeronca
- Model
- 7DC
- Year
- 1946
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor C85 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Abbe Thomas E — Wasilla, AK
Accident & incident history
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.
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.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Aeronca 7DC).
- Mar 13, 2025registered — Abbe Thomas E
Frequently asked
- Has N83391 been in an accident?
- Yes. N83391 appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2023.
- What kind of aircraft is N83391?
- N83391 is a 1946 Aeronca 7DC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7AC2058.
- Who is N83391 registered to?
- N83391 is registered to Abbe Thomas E of Wasilla, AK. Registration status: active.
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