Has N85893 been in an accident?

Yes. N85893 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N85893?

N85893 is a 1946 Aeronca 11AC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 11AC-277.

Has N85893 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N85893 (CEN16FA269) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N85893 — 1946 Aeronca 11AC

Deregistered

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

N85893 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 11AC-277
Manufacturer: Aeronca
Model: 11AC
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN16FA269Jul 19, 2016Ishpeming, MIFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while turning from base to final at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Aeronca 11AC).

Jan 31, 2017deregistered — Honkala Jamie R

Frequently asked

Has N85893 been in an accident?: Yes. N85893 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N85893?: N85893 is a 1946 Aeronca 11AC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 11AC-277.
Has N85893 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N85893 (CEN16FA269) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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