Aircraft Description
N1170H is a 1948 Aeronca 15AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Beckman Thomas J in Pocahontas, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 22, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 15, 2004. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N1170H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A04894 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1170H was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 61.2128, -149.8440 on May 14, 2024. The FAA registry record for N1170H was last updated on February 6, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Aeronca (Aeronautical Corporation of America) was an American aircraft manufacturer that produced iconic light aircraft from the 1920s through the 1950s. The Aeronca Champion and Champ remain popular vintage and tailwheel training aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 4,393 Aeronca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 15AC model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1170H. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2008 | ANC08CA125 | Substantial | None | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in an on-ground collision with a tree stump. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC