Aircraft Description
N85948 is a 1953 Aeronca 11AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Oconnor Michael D in Jackson, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 7, 1953. The registration certificate was issued on December 17, 2020. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N85948 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABCBCC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N85948 was last updated on April 7, 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 11AC model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N85948. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 1991 | SEA91LA083 | Substantial | None | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CONTAMINATED FUEL SYSTEM. |
Additional Details
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC