Aircraft Description
N1844E is a Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Oxygen Aviation INC in Townsend, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 13, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on June 30, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1844E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15271 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1844E was last updated on June 30, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Aeronca 7AC Champion was a post-war general aviation trainer that successfully challenged the Piper Cub's dominance in flight training. First flown in 1944, it was a high-wing, single-engine taildragger with tandem seating for two occupants and fabric-covered metal tube construction. Powered by a 65-horsepower Continental A-65-8 engine, the Champion featured improved forward visibility with the pilot positioned in the front seat. Manufactured by Aeronca Aircraft in Middletown, Ohio, approximately 7,200 units were produced between 1945 and 1948. AviatorDB tracks 4,393 Aeronca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CH7A.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1844E. 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.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1993 | NYC93LA149 | Substantial | None | The pilot's inadequate start procedure which resulted in the airplane taxiing unmanned and its subsequent collision with a building. A factor is the pilot's failure to obtain assistance. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC