Has N84396 been in an accident?

Yes. N84396 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N84396?

N84396 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7AC-3089.

Has N84396 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N84396 (ERA18FA141) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N84396 — 1946 Aeronca 7AC

Deregistered

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

N84396 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 7AC-3089
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

ERA18FA141May 5, 2018Middletown, NYFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during climbout, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall from which the pilot could not recover.

Registration timeline

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

Nov 30, 2018deregistered — New York Champs Flying Club Inc

Frequently asked

Has N84396 been in an accident?: Yes. N84396 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N84396?: N84396 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7AC-3089.
Has N84396 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N84396 (ERA18FA141) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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