Has N85506 been in an accident?

Yes. N85506 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N85506?

N85506 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7AC-4246.

Has N85506 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N85506 (CEN18FA297) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N85506 — 1946 Aeronca 7AC

Deregistered

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

N85506 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 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 7AC-4246
Manufacturer: Aeronca
Model: 7AC
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C90 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN18FA297Jul 29, 2018Alexandria, MNFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's intentional low-altitude flight, which resulted in an impact with power lines.

Registration timeline

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

May 2, 2020deregistered — Mcmanigle Jeffrey M

Frequently asked

Has N85506 been in an accident?: Yes. N85506 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N85506?: N85506 is a 1946 Aeronca 7AC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7AC-4246.
Has N85506 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N85506 (CEN18FA297) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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