Has N83547 been in an accident?

Yes. N83547 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N83547?

N83547 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7AC-2225.

N83547 — 1946 Aeronca 7AC

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N83547 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 7AC-2225
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

ERA16LA200Jun 1, 2016Toughkenamon, PAMinor
The student pilot’s inadvertent actuation of the fuel shutoff valve, which led to a total loss of engine power, forced landing, and impact with a hangar. Contributing to the outcome was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the fuel shutoff system during the most recent annual inspection. Contributing to the flight instructor’s injuries was the detachment of the rear seat shoulder harness assembly.

Registration timeline

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

Feb 27, 2019deregistered — Leimbach Roger A

Frequently asked

Has N83547 been in an accident?: Yes. N83547 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N83547?: N83547 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7AC-2225.

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