Has N86078 been in an accident?

Yes. N86078 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N86078?

N86078 is a 1946 Aeronca 11AC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 11AC-501.

Has N86078 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N86078 (CEN16FA240) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N86078 — 1946 Aeronca 11AC

Deregistered

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

N86078 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 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 11AC-501
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

CEN16FA240Jul 3, 2016Frankenmuth, MIFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons based on available information.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 30, 2018deregistered — Root Eugene L

Frequently asked

Has N86078 been in an accident?: Yes. N86078 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N86078?: N86078 is a 1946 Aeronca 11AC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 11AC-501.
Has N86078 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N86078 (CEN16FA240) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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