Aircraft Description
N4179E is a 1947 Aeronca 7BCM, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bell Scott A in Mc Alpin, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 2, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on July 27, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N4179E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4F1B9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4179E was last updated on May 26, 2023. 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 7BCM model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4179E. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2004 | CHI04CA288 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the go-around. Factors were the sun glare and the trees. |
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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