# Aeronca 0-58B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0191006 - Manufacturer (registry): AERONCA - Model: 0-58B - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 71 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 132 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-0-58b Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (132, first 50) - [N1178K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1178K): [Little Darlin Air Corps LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LITTLE%20DARLIN%20AIR%20CORPS%20LLC), [Madison, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Madison), built 1947, S/N 058B-2472 - [N1265V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1265V): [Berry Darrel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERRY%20DARREL), [Camden, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Camden), built 1943, S/N 11253 - [N1282A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1282A): [Vecoli Jeremy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VECOLI%20JEREMY%20J), [Richfield, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Richfield), S/N 058B1282 - [N1336J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1336J): [Phillips James H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILLIPS%20JAMES%20H), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1947, S/N 058B13644 - [N25098](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25098): [Long Island Early Fliers Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONG%20ISLAND%20EARLY%20FLIERS%20CLUB), [Holbrook, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Holbrook), built 1942, S/N 058B9413 - [N333CU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N333CU): [Alamo Liaison Group](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALAMO%20LIAISON%20GROUP), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), S/N 058B-2082 - [N35BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35BB): [Alkire Richard P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALKIRE%20RICHARD%20P), [Dayton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Dayton), built 1944, S/N 0-58B-9383 - [N46004](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46004): [Thissell David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THISSELL%20DAVID%20W), [Plymouth, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Plymouth), built 1943, S/N 058B5572 - [N46010](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46010): [Booe Matthew R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOOE%20MATTHEW%20R), [Centerpoint, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Centerpoint), built 1943, S/N 058B11733 - [N46014](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46014): [Macpherson David Ross](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACPHERSON%20DAVID%20ROSS), [Cantonment, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Cantonment), built 1943, S/N 058B12153 - [N46026](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46026): [Vintage Flying Machines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VINTAGE%20FLYING%20MACHINES%20INC), [Huntington, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Huntington), built 1943, S/N 058B13394 - [N46040](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46040): [Iddings Wayne C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IDDINGS%20WAYNE%20C), [Binghamton, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Binghamton), built 1944, S/N 058B13153 - [N46058](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46058): [Brewer Stephen F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREWER%20STEPHEN%20F), [Hamilton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hamilton), built 1944, S/N 058B13514 - [N46064](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46064): [Mount Glenn W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOUNT%20GLENN%20W), [Modesto, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Modesto), built 1943, S/N 058B12203 - [N46082](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46082): [Gapstur Bruce Martin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAPSTUR%20BRUCE%20MARTIN), [Belle Plaine, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Belle%20Plaine), built 1942, S/N 058B6212 - [N46114](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46114): [Thomas Robert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20ROBERT%20B), [Bristol, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Bristol), built 1943, S/N 12133 - [N46181](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46181): [Tollett Thomas V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOLLETT%20THOMAS%20V), [Sunrise Beach, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Sunrise%20Beach), built 1944, S/N 5822 - [N46183](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46183): [Thissell David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THISSELL%20DAVID%20W), [Plymouth, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Plymouth), built 1947, S/N 058B10483 - [N46185](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46185): [Tollett Thomas Vernon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOLLETT%20THOMAS%20VERNON), [Sunrise Beach, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Sunrise%20Beach), built 1942, S/N 058B-11413 - [N46186](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46186): [Sokol Daniel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOKOL%20DANIEL), [Goodyear, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Goodyear), built 1943, S/N 12103 - [N46248](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46248): [Widewings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIDEWINGS%20LLC), [Alexandria, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Alexandria), built 1942, S/N 058B-1122 - [N4641V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4641V): [Thomas Peter N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20PETER%20N), [Greenwood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Greenwood), S/N 2042 - [N46480](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46480): [Alfred & Lois Kelch Aviation Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALFRED%20%26%20LOIS%20KELCH%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM), [Brodhead, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Brodhead), S/N 058B-8793 - [N46515](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46515): [Quirk Charles L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUIRK%20CHARLES%20L), [Lake Charles, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lake%20Charles), S/N C-3872TA - [N46538](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46538): [Johnson James C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20JAMES%20C), [Marion, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Marion), built 1943, S/N 058B-8573 - [N46589](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46589): [Brewer David N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREWER%20DAVID%20N), [Putney, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Putney), built 1942, S/N 6962 - [N46608](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46608): [Klink John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLINK%20JOHN%20A), [Farmington, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Farmington), built 1942, S/N 058B-1172 - [N46609](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46609): [Terra Bella, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Terra%20Bella), built 1941, S/N C3712TA, Registration pending - [N46634](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46634): [Potts Charles E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POTTS%20CHARLES%20E), [Ellwood City, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Ellwood%20City), built 1943, S/N 058B-12883 - [N46768](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46768): [Wicker Jeremy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WICKER%20JEREMY), [Glen Saint Mary, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Glen%20Saint%20Mary), built 1943, S/N 058B8422 - [N46857](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46857): [Thomas Robert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20ROBERT%20B), [Bristol, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Bristol), built 1943, S/N 058B8493 - [N46896](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46896): [Foley Sumner R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOLEY%20SUMNER%20R), [Spring Hill, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Spring%20Hill), built 1942, S/N 058B-2872 - [N46899](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46899): [Furlong Kelly L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FURLONG%20KELLY%20L), [Athens, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Athens), built 1942, S/N 058B-4502 - [N46924](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46924): [Dwelle Kenneth H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DWELLE%20KENNETH%20H), [Auburn, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Auburn), built 1945, S/N 058B8443 - [N46930](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46930): [Harrison William S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRISON%20WILLIAM%20S), [Hernando, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Hernando), built 1944, S/N 13864 - [N47002](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47002): [Schmitz Timothy W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHMITZ%20TIMOTHY%20W), [Grantsburg, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Grantsburg), built 1943, S/N 058B-9263 - [N47051](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47051): [Charlevoix, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Charlevoix), built 1943, S/N 058B-11363, Registration pending - [N47175](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47175): [Mayhall Douglas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAYHALL%20DOUGLAS%20A), [Mokena, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Mokena), built 1943, S/N 9163 - [N47181](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47181): [Birsa Keith A Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIRSA%20KEITH%20A%20TRUSTEE), [Cherry Valley, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Cherry%20Valley), built 1943, S/N 12088 - [N47182](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47182): [Guthrie Joe F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUTHRIE%20JOE%20F), [Jasper, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Jasper), built 1947, S/N 13284 - [N47185](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47185): [Assend Dragon Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASSEND%20DRAGON%20AVIATION%20LLC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1943, S/N 058B-11123 - [N47187](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47187): [Burton Leslie L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURTON%20LESLIE%20L%20JR), [Mt Juliet, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Mt%20Juliet), built 1943, S/N 11473 - [N47237](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47237): [Savage Timothy S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAVAGE%20TIMOTHY%20S), [Huntington, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Huntington), built 1945, S/N 0-58B-9783 - [N47252](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47252): [Westergaard Dennis L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERGAARD%20DENNIS%20L), [Craig, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Craig), built 1944, S/N 058B-9843 - [N47262](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47262): [Rumsey Todd A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUMSEY%20TODD%20A), [Sturgis, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Sturgis), built 1944, S/N 058B-13213 - [N47265](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47265): [Phillips John D Executor](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILLIPS%20JOHN%20D%20EXECUTOR), [Montgomery, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Montgomery), built 1944, S/N 058B-13504 - [N47287](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47287): [Buraas Aleta K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURAAS%20ALETA%20K), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), S/N 058B8993 - [N47299](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47299): [Catalano James J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CATALANO%20JAMES%20J), [Wilmington, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Wilmington), built 1943, S/N 058B-13614 - [N47336](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47336): [Ferris Thomas P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERRIS%20THOMAS%20P), [Bloomingdale, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Bloomingdale), built 1943, S/N 10323 - [N47371](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47371): [Currie Mark H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CURRIE%20MARK%20H), [Justin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Justin), built 1943, S/N 058B9083 All 132: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-0-58b/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (64, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA22LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA072), Nov 18, 2021: Aeronca O58B (N47523), Jonestown, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s incorrect glide path and landing flare, which resulted in a collision with obstacles on final approach and a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN18LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA199), May 28, 2018: Aeronca 58B (N47252), Tekamah, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat and his decision to continue flight with reduced… - [NTSB CEN16LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA101), Jan 31, 2016: Aeronca O-58B (N47185), Bulverde, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the left main landing gear wheel casting due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA11CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA057), Nov 12, 2010: Aeronca O58B (N46014), Livingston, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN10CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA290), May 29, 2010: Aeronca 0-58B (N46857), Jefferson, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on during initial climb. - [NTSB NYC07CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA211), Sep 3, 2007: Aeronca O-58B (N46248), Lincoln Park, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A bird strike, as reported by the pilot. - [NTSB IAD03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA052), Apr 28, 2003: Aeronca AR-58-058B (N46183), Brattleboro, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent descent into trees. A factor in the accident was the downdrafts. - [NTSB CHI02LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA155), Jun 8, 2002: Aeronca O-58B (N46899), Alexandria, IN, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the low altitude. - [NTSB LAX01LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA237), Jul 6, 2001: Aeronca O-58B (N50912), San Andreas, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: An in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB IAD96LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA099), Jun 16, 1996: Aeronca L-3B (N46634), Morgantown, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inadequate maintenance/annual inspection and failure of the muffler which resulted in melted insulation on the magneto 'P' leads and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack… - [NTSB MIA96FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA148), Jun 5, 1996: Aeronca O-58B (N49546), Greenville, SC, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB NYC95LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA118), May 20, 1995: Aeronca O-58B (N46181), Moscow, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for a cross wind and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. A factor is the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI92LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA158), May 23, 1992: Aeronca O-58B (N47373), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE INADEQUATE INSPECTION BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE REVERSAL OF THE AILERON CABLES. - [NTSB BFO91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA010), Nov 4, 1990: Aeronca L3B (N1336J), Farmville, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY SECURE THE AIRCRAFT WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE BY HAND PROPING. - [NTSB SEA89FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA041), Jan 29, 1989: Aeronca O-58B (N48688), Minden, NV, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND AIRPLANE CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND MOUNTAIN WAVE CONDITIONS. - [NTSB LAX88LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA293), Aug 21, 1988: Aeronca 0-58B (N56740), Grass Valley, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL88LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA197), Jun 21, 1988: Aeronca 0-58B (N47190), Newberry, SC, destroyed - [NTSB ATL86LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA110), Apr 12, 1986: Aeronca L-3B (N47187), Harrison, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN85LTG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG07), Aug 19, 1985: Aeronca 058B (N47500), Mott, ND, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW83LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA392), Aug 23, 1983: Aeronca O-58B (N57714), San Antonio, TX, destroyed - [NTSB LAX79DDD36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DDD36), Aug 19, 1979: Aeronca L-3 (N49110), Walnut Creek, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79DUJ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUJ39), Dec 31, 1978: Aeronca 0-58B (N33323), Flagstaff, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78DQD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DQD11), Feb 15, 1978: Aeronca 0-58B (N48094), El Paso, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78DER29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DER29), Feb 12, 1978: Aeronca O-58B (N50435), Hinckley, MN, destroyed - [NTSB LAX78FVA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FVA10), Nov 1, 1977: Aeronca 0-58B (N56407), Pixley, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC77DCG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCG47), Aug 14, 1977: Aeronca 0-58B (N48431), Lee'S Summit, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC77FER44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FER44), Jun 4, 1977: Aeronca O-58 (N47500), Isle, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA77FYM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYM21), Mar 19, 1977: Aeronca O-58B (N48648), Hillsboro, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77FPD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPD12), Feb 25, 1977: Aeronca 0-58B (N53788), Saginaw, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76FRD36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRD36), Apr 14, 1976: Aeronca 0-58B (N58084), New Iberia, LA, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD76FIA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FIA02), Sep 2, 1975: Aeronca SO-58B (N46673), Laplata, MD, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN76FTE22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76FTE22), Aug 28, 1975: Aeronca 058B (N48243), Aurora, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD76AI001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI001), Jul 5, 1975: Aeronca 058B (N52354), Pikeville, KY, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB MKC76FER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FER02), Jul 4, 1975: Aeronca O-58B (N47336), Jordon, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK75DVG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVG12), Aug 8, 1974: Aeronca O-58B (N49012), Proberta, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN74DTE38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74DTE38), Dec 14, 1973: Aeronca L-3 (N49112), Stratton, CO, destroyed - [NTSB MKC73FCG49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FCG49), Jun 17, 1973: Aeronca L-3 (N48218), Branson, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC73DAG87](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73DAG87), May 6, 1973: Aeronca O-58B (N48623), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW73FPA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FPA23), Jan 19, 1973: Aeronca O-58B (N46464), Sherman, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX73FUA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUA22), Nov 5, 1972: Aeronca 0-58B (N48716), Torrance, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA72DYI15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYI15), Feb 18, 1972: Aeronca L-3 (N53221), Grants Pass, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC72FCD39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCD39), Oct 17, 1971: Aeronca 0-58B (N48295), Des Moines, IA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC71DFJ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DFJ30), Apr 24, 1971: Aeronca 058B (N60452), Hannibal, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC71DNA44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DNA44), Apr 10, 1971: Aeronca L3B (N46058), Chatham, MA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK71AP037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71AP037), Mar 27, 1971: Aeronca 0-58B (N47559), Mariposa, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB FTW71AF039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF039), Jan 16, 1971: Aeronca L-3 (N48225), Chelsea, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB DEN71FXD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71FXD33), Oct 24, 1970: Aeronca 0-58B (N46653), Loveland, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI71DGD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DGD23), Sep 30, 1970: Aeronca L-3B (N47189), Toledo, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI70FGG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70FGG14), Mar 21, 1970: Aeronca SO-58B (N46930), Milford Cntr, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA70F0241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0241), Nov 29, 1969: Aeronca 0-58B (N46680), Conasauga, TN, substantial damage All 64: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-0-58b/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (53, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20211118022049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211118022049A), Nov 18, 2021: Aeronca 0-58B (N47523), Jonestown, PA, Substantial damage. On November 18, 2021, at approximately 1630Z, the PIC, on a 14 CFR part 91 flight from farmers pride airport (9N7) to Dee Jay Airport (8PA1), attempted to land… - [Incident 20200130000659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200130000659I), Jan 30, 2020: Aeronca 0-58B (N46674), Taunton, MA, Minor damage. Pilot hand prop started aircraft. After aircraft started, engine power carried the unoccupied aircraft into a right turn on the ramp striking a hangar door and… - [Accident 20180528006399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180528006399A), May 28, 2018: Aeronca 0-58B (N47252), Tekamah, NE, Substantial damage. On may 28, 2018, at approximately 0915 central daylight time, a private pilot with a passenger executed an off-airport emergency landing coming to rest in a… - [Accident 20160131008139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160131008139A), Jan 31, 2016: Aeronca 0-58B (N47185), Bulverde, TX, Substantial damage. Upon landing on rollout left wheel assy hub broke loose from axle, causing acft to veer left, pilot attempted to correct aircraft direction by applying right… - [Incident 20120727015719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120727015719I), Jul 27, 2012: Aeronca 0-58B (N25098), Shirley, NY, Minor damage. Pilot states he was attempting a landing on the grass area on the north side of runway 24 at hwv and while avoiding a collision with multiple deer, ground… - [Accident 20110203002239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110203002239A), Feb 3, 2011: Aeronca 0-58B (N47503), San Luis Obispo, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot stated, while in cruise level flight, engine began operating rough, so he applied carb heat, but engine subsequently shut down. Pilot stated he… - [Accident 20101112051799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101112051799A), Nov 12, 2010: Aeronca 0-58B (N46014), Livingston, NY, Substantial damage. Upon arrival of the accident scene, the aircraft was observed in the upright position, with the wings attached and fuselage mostly intact. The main landing… - [Accident 20100529043449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100529043449A), May 29, 2010: Aeronca 0-58B (N46857), Jefferson, TX, Substantial damage. On 05/30/2010 arnold phillips, the pilot of N46857 departed Cypress River Airport ( 24F) heading 050 at 1330 local. Midway down runway pilot initiated a steep… - [Incident 20080314840279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080314840279I), Mar 14, 2008: Aronca 058B (N46589), Warehouse Poin, CT, Minor damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] touched down on runway 28 at 7B6. After touchdown, the aircraft experienced a loss of control, exited the right side of the… - [Accident 20070903829769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070903829769A), Sep 3, 2007: Aronca O58B (N46248), Pequannock, NJ, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot was practicing landings at N07, (lincoln park airport, lincoln park, NJ). On the downwind the pilot heard a load pop and the aircraft started… - [Incident 20051106028129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051106028129I), Nov 6, 2005: Aronca 058B (N48709), Anthony, NM, Minor damage. (-23) On November 6, 2005 at 0950 mountain standard time, an Aeronca O58B (L-3) registered to [privacy data omitted] ; and operated by its new owner [privacy… - [Incident 20040612013649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040612013649I), Jun 12, 2004: Aronca 058B (N47181), Joliet, IL, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot had just taken off at jot and returned to land on runway 22, a turf runway, because he saw another aircraft flip over. Upon landing, the right… - [Incident 20030713018559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030713018559I), Jul 13, 2003: Aronca 058B (N47421), Pine Bluff, AR, Minor damage. (-23) On July 13, 2003 at approximately 1500 CST, a Aeronca, N47421 operated by Mr. Gary phelps, landed at Grider Field, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. While taxiing… - [Accident 20030428006969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030428006969A), Apr 28, 2003: Aronca O58A (N46183), Brattleboro, VT, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that after takeoff, aircraft was not climbing. Pilot then lowered the nose and a gust of wind lowered the left wing and the aircraft… - [Accident 20020608038109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020608038109A), Jun 8, 2002: Aronca 058B (N46899), Alexandria, IN, Destroyed. (-23) While approaching the runway in a left downwind, the pilot saw another airplane on short final about to land on the west runway. The pilot continued on… - [Accident 20010706017229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010706017229A), Jul 6, 2001: N50912, San Andreas, CA, No damage. (-23) The pilot of Aeronca, N50912, fueled his aircraft to a full capacity by adding approximately 11 gallons, and departed calaveras airport to auburn airport… - [Incident 19990206018769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990206018769I), Feb 6, 1999: Aronca L3 (N1282A), Whitebear Lake, MN, Minor damage. Pilot had just purchased this aircraft in lacrosse, WI and was flying it home to the anoka county airport (MN). Aircraft ran out of fuel approx. 5 miles from… - [Incident 19980530024689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980530024689I), May 30, 1998: Aronca O58B (N48859), Manning, OR, Minor damage. Drop in RPM. Carb heat recovered RPM. Began to surge. Landed, took off and surged again. Field landing flipped over. - [Accident 19960616013999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960616013999A), Jun 16, 1996: Aronca L3B (N46634), Morgantown, WV, Substantial damage. Lost power on climbout. Smoke. Unable return. Nosed over. Muffler failed exhaust melted mag pleads. No annual. - [Accident 19960605047129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960605047129A), Jun 5, 1996: N49546, Greenville, SC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-16) Pilot and pilot's brother departed donaldson center airport (7A1). Arriving near salvda lake, witness stated he observed the aircraft flying… - [Accident 19950520012189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950520012189A), May 20, 1995: Aronca O58B (N46181), Moscow, PA, Substantial damage. Drifted on crosswind takeoff. Wing hit windsock pole. Yaw toward trees. Vertical bank to avoid. Crashed inverted. - [Incident 19941204044639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941204044639I), Dec 4, 1994: Aronca O58B (N47092), Oxford, IA, Minor damage. Instructor failed to act to prevent a ground loop in correcting students loss of directional control. - [Accident 19920523016059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920523016059A), May 23, 1992: Aronca O58B (N47373), Oshkosh, WI, Substantial damage. Veered off runway and overturned on takeoff roll. Test flight after rebuild. Ailerons cables were reversed. - [Incident 19910515023049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910515023049I), May 15, 1991: Aronca O58B (N47751), Fairmont, WV, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control of aircraft on rollout. Departed side of runway. Landing gear collapsed in process. - [Accident 19901104051549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901104051549A), Nov 4, 1990: Aronca L3B (N1336J), Farmville, VA, Substantial damage. Propped engine. It started broke tie down and jumped chocks. Hit hangar and vehicle. - [Incident 19890418014919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890418014919I), Apr 18, 1989: Aronca O58B (N49847), Lafayette, GA, Minor damage. Aircraft ground looped on rollout while landing in a pasture. Damaged left main gear. - [Accident 19890129001439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890129001439A), Jan 29, 1989: Aronca O58B (N48688), Minden, NV, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Stalled and spun in while flying low in mountain terrain with severe gusty surface winds. Lenticular clouds in area - [Accident 19880821034449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880821034449A), Aug 21, 1988: Aronca O58B (N56740), Grass Valley, CA, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel and hit trees trying to land in a open field. - [Accident 19880621022489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880621022489A), Jun 21, 1988: Aronca O58B (N47190), Newbury, SC, Destroyed. Entered an accelerated stall after a steep turn on initial climbout. Aircraft crashed into a hangar. - [Accident 19860412011489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860412011489A), Apr 12, 1986: Aronca L3B (N47187), Harrison, OH, Substantial damage. Impacted ground during recovery from a stall. Pilot was demonstrating a low level slow turn on initial climb. - [Incident 19851201069309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851201069309I), Dec 1, 1985: Aronca O58B (N47187), Harrison, OH, Minor damage. While taxiing in high winds student allowed aircraft to depart runway. Aircraft tail struck a pole by the VASI. - [Accident 19850819039509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850819039509A), Aug 19, 1985: Aronca O58B (N47500), Mott, ND, Substantial damage. Tire hit soft spot on takeoff roll in field. Aircraft swerved into a road shoulder and the main gear collapsed. - [Accident 19830823045269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830823045269A), Aug 23, 1983: Aronca O58B (N57714), San Antonio, TX, Destroyed. Aircraft hit wires and crashed while turning base for final approach to land. - [Incident 19810918070599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810918070599I), Sep 18, 1981: Aronca O58B (N47190), Buies Creek, NC, Minor damage. Pilot continued flight to fuel exhaustion. Landed in field. - [Incident 19810502029719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810502029719I), May 2, 1981: Aronca O58B (N46924), Millersburg, OH, Minor damage. Ground looped on landing. Failed to maintain directional control in crosswind. - [Accident 19790819020379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790819020379A), Aug 19, 1979: Aronca L3 (N49110), Walnut Creek, CA, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel. Struck tree during forced landing in baseball field. - [Incident 19790423024879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790423024879I), Apr 23, 1979: Aronca O58B (N47185), Charles City, IA, Minor damage. Pilot taxiing too fast down wind, lost directional control. - [Accident 19781231044159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781231044159A), Dec 31, 1978: Aronca O58B (N33323), Flagstaff, AZ, Substantial damage. Heavy frost on act and ice on trim hinges. - [Incident 19780808049729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780808049729I), Aug 8, 1978: Aronca O58B (N35BB), New Carlisle, OH, Minor damage. Aircraft jumped chocks after being hand propped. Circled and struck parked aircraft. - [Accident 19771101033789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771101033789A), Nov 1, 1977: Aronca O58B (N56407), Pixley, CA, Substantial damage - [Accident 19770604014289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770604014289A), Jun 4, 1977: Aronca O58B (N47500), Isle, MN, Substantial damage. Lnd in swamp - [Accident 19770319006759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770319006759A), Mar 19, 1977: Aronca O58B (N48648), Hillsboro, OR, Substantial damage. Testing fuel flow rate. Eng quit,switched tanks in descent. Eng started lo alt,quit again in climb. - [Accident 19770225004239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770225004239A), Feb 25, 1977: Aronca O58B (N53788), Saginaw, TX, Substantial damage - [Accident 19760414008129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760414008129A), Apr 14, 1976: Aronca O58B (N58084), New Iberia, LA, Substantial damage. Tried to avoid ditch. - [Accident 19750902035889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750902035889A), Sep 2, 1975: Aronca O58B (N46673), Laplata, MD, Substantial damage. Tkof fm cow pasture which was rough and contained gullies nosed into small hill at dept end of fld - [Accident 19750828029909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750828029909A), Aug 28, 1975: Aronca O58B (N48243), Aurora, CO, Substantial damage - [Accident 19750705023999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750705023999A), Jul 5, 1975: Aronca O58B (N52354), Pikeville, KY, Destroyed. Primer locking pin worn primer unlocked,out abt 1 1/2 in. Nr 4 ign lead chaffed,arcd on cyl. - [Accident 19750704022719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750704022719A), Jul 4, 1975: Aronca O58B (N47336), Jordon, MN, Substantial damage - [Accident 19740808029269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740808029269A), Aug 8, 1974: Aronca O58B (N49012), Proberta, CA, Substantial damage. Lndd in plowed fld. Solo cross-country. - [Accident 19731214040839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731214040839A), Dec 14, 1973: Aronca O58B (N49112), Stratton, CO, Destroyed. Acft took off unmanned. Pilot-slipped in boarding acft,fell to grnd. All 53: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-0-58b/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2016FA0000187](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000187), Jan 31, 2016: WHEEL HALF. FAILED. LEFT INNER WHEEL HALF FAILED ON LANDING ROLL. RACE SHELF BROKEN OFF AND FOUND INSIDE WHEEL. NO DAMAGE TO LANDING GEAR AXLE, BRAKE SHOE MECHANISM/INSTALLATION, L --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.