Aircraft Description
N46WR is a Aeronca 11AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Helminger Nathan in Wellington, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 3, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on May 15, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A-65-8F engine producing 65 horsepower, N46WR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A59946 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N46WR was last updated on May 15, 2025. 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 11AC model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N46WR. 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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Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2023 | WPR23LA346 | Substantial | Minor | Fuel starvation due to the pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to OFF, which resulted in a loss of engine power. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC