# FAA incident reports: Aeronca 15AC A list on [Aeronca 15AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-15ac.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 87 reports - [Accident 20241225022459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241225022459A.md): Aeronca 15AC · Loganville, GA · Dec 25, 2024 · N6665K · Destroyed > Aeronca sedan had taken off around 3:50 pm and flew direct to a local lake and back to achieve an hour of flight time. The aircraft began with about 16 gallons of fuel and arrived back to home base around one hour later. The pilot in command noticed on… - [Incident 20220906015409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220906015409I.md): Aeronca 15AC · Nome, AK · Sep 6, 2022 · N1301H · Minor damage > The pilot started to taxi from his parking spot at the Nome Airport. During a slight left turn at slow speed the right landing gear leg attach fitting failed allowing the left wing to settle slowly to the ground resulting in minor damage to the right wing tip… - [Accident 20210909017989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210909017989A.md): Aeronca 15AC · North Pole, AK · Sep 9, 2021 · N1441H · Substantial damage > Pilot stated he was doing a touch and go on the float pond to the south of 5AK3. Contact with the water was made at about 1600 feet down the pond that is about 2500 feet long. The water was calm and glassy at the time. After contact with water was made he… - [Accident 20210630011589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210630011589A.md): Aeronca 15AC · Hastings, MI · Jun 30, 2021 · N1175H · Substantial damage > On June 30, 2021 at 1935 local time, an Aeronca 15AC aircraft, N1175H, registered to and operated by a private pilot, received substantial damage when it nosed over following a loss of power and subsequent emergency landing at the Hastings airport (9D9),… - [Incident 20180921019179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180921019179I.md): Aeronca 15AC · Fenton, MI · Sep 21, 2018 · N1356H · Minor damage > Aircraft departed its home base located on lake shannon for a short sight-seeing tour. After landing,the aircraft was taxing to the west when a gust of wind from the northwest lifted the right wing and rolled the aircraft inverted in the water. The pilot and… - [Incident 20180516005439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180516005439I.md): Aeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · May 16, 2018 · N1410H · No damage > Climb out runway 25. Carburetor heat was off. Engine lost power. Declared an emergency, made left turn to runway 7. Turned carburetor heat on, engine regained power. Landed runway 7, taxied to parking. - [Incident 20171213023039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171213023039I.md): Aeronca 15AC · Chico, CA · Dec 13, 2017 · N1384H · No damage > N1384H, aronca was cleared for takeoff on runway 31R. The aircrfat started departure, pilot decided to abort takeoff due to potential insufficient engine performance. Pilot lost control and ran off runway approxiamately 1000' down runway and stopped in the… - [Accident 20170715005679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170715005679A.md): Aeronca 15AC · Big Lake, AK · Jul 15, 2017 · N1370H · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > On July 15, 2017, about 0925 Alaska daylight time, a float-equipped Aeronca 15AC airplane, (N1370H) sustained substantial damage following a collision with a tree, a subsequent loss of control and impact with terrain, about 20 miles west of Big Lake, Alaska.… - [Accident 20161223022369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161223022369A.md): Aeronca 15AC · Waterford, MI · Dec 23, 2016 · N1337H · Substantial damage > Left brake locked/failed on touchdown (conventional gear acft) causing the aircraft to immediately veer left. Pilot attempted go around by adding power and right rudder. Left brake release causing aircraft to veer to the right due to inputs to correct for… - [Incident 20141018018419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141018018419I.md): Aeronca 15AC · Linden, MI · Oct 18, 2014 · N1356H · Minor damage > The rated pilot has water landed on lake lobdel numerous times with approaches from many different areas. After his decision to land into the wind to the northwest, he circled the area to look for obstructions and then set up for his landing. On short final,… - [Accident 20140606009499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140606009499A.md): Aeronca 15AC · Talkeetna, AK · Jun 6, 2014 · N1301H · Substantial damage > Pilot stated that engine exhibited signs of fuel starvation while in a right turn. The engine ran sporadically with assistance of the primer. The pilot stated that he 'wagged' the wings from side to side trying to move fuel between the tanks. When he achieved… - [Accident 20130712014839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130712014839A.md): Aeronca 15AC · Talkeetna, AK · Jul 12, 2013 · N1374H · Substantial damage > On 12 July 2013, at approximately 2030 local time a Aeronca 15AC, N1374H, landed at the Talkeetna Village Strip, in Talkeetna, AK, ran off of the left side of the runway at mid-field into trees. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, especially to the… - [Incident 20120922020929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120922020929I.md): Aeronca 15AC · Lakeville, IN · Sep 22, 2012 · N1183H · No damage > During water taxi in a flying cable snapped causing the aircraft to list slightly to the left. This was the only damage which occurred. This is one of four cables which is attached from the bottom of the aircraft to the pontoon. - [Incident 20100601035329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100601035329I.md): Aeronca 15AC · White Lake, MI · Jun 1, 2010 · N1337H · Minor damage > On 06/01/2010 at 0800 pm et, [privacy data omitted] made a water takeoff from Pontiac Lake in N1337H. During the initial part of the take off, his aircraft has headed directly toward a small fishing boat with 3 occupants. The forward visibility was extremely… - [Accident 20090906048909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090906048909A.md): Aeronca 15AC · Kotzebue, AK · Sep 6, 2009 · N1187H · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was landing uphill at his hunting camp northwest of Kotzebue, a 900 foot strip with about a 20% grade. The aircraft bounced on landing. He applied brakes and then attempted a go-around. The aircraft was airborne at the end of the… - [Accident 20090828048949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090828048949A.md): Aeronca 15AC · Palmer, AK · Aug 28, 2009 · N1301H · Substantial damage > 08/28/09: The pilot attempted to land at an Off Airport site. The aircraft skided into a creek bottom and flipped upsidedown. - [Accident 20080915848449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080915848449A.md): Aronca 15AC · Delta Junction, AK · Sep 15, 2008 · N1170H · Substantial damage > (-23) The tail wheel of the aircraft caught a log on roll out and was ripped off, causing substantial damage to the rear of the aircraft. Pilot was unhurt and there was no passengers onboard. - [Accident 20080423833929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080423833929A.md): Aronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Apr 23, 2008 · N1452H · Substantial damage > (-23) 04/28/2008 Telephone conversation with pilot: stated he landed rwy 25, did a (hi-speed) taxi with tailwheel in the air, held the speed too long, cut power and gont on brakes a little too agressively, airplane nosed over at almost a dead stop and… - [Accident 20070817017089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070817017089A.md): Aronca 15AC · Clear, AK · Aug 17, 2007 · N1407H · Substantial damage > (-23) [privacy data omitted] enroute from chena marina (AK28) to healy (hrr) in cruise configuration at 4000FT MSL engine RPM abruptly reduced to 1500. Throttle movement and carb heat application had no effect. Pilot called ATC and continued to fly the… - [Incident 20070630017259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070630017259I.md): Aronca 15AC · Daytona Beach, FL · Jun 30, 2007 · N1135H · Minor damage > (-23) Airman landed in variable winds and ground looped a/c. no structural damage. - [Incident 20070502009269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070502009269I.md): Aronca 15AC · Palmer, AK · May 2, 2007 · N1301H · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot, alone in the aircraft, was practicing off-airport landings on gravel bars near the knik glacier about 20 miles east of Palmer, AK. The weather was VFR with negligible winds. Pilot landed in dry gravel but after landing rolled into wet, soft… - [Accident 20040806018279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040806018279A.md): Aronca 15AC · Big Lake, AK · Aug 6, 2004 · N4433N · Substantial damage > (-23) During the takeoff, the aircraft's left wing clipped some brush at the end of the airstrip. The engine separated from fuselage and the left wing bent back. - [Incident 20030706013569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030706013569I.md): Aronca 15AC · Kodiak, AL · Jul 6, 2003 · N1188H · Minor damage > (-23) At about 5 pm Sunday July 6, 2003 the pilot departed trident basin northbound with one passenger. After takeoff at about 250 ft. he noticed airflow from the rear area of the pilots door, which had not latched properly. He continued to climb to 500 ft.… - [Incident 20020722016499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020722016499I.md): Aronca 15AC · Northway, AK · Jul 22, 2002 · N1293H · Minor damage > (-23) [privacy data omitted] airman stated that he departed merrill field, AK enroute to Northway, AK. He made an enroute stop at gulkana, AK. For physiological purposes. While on the ground at gulkana he evaluated his fuel supply and decided that the… - [Accident 20020414009579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020414009579A.md): Aronca 15AC · Sitka, AK · Apr 14, 2002 · N1272H · No damage > (-23) Departed sit @ 1422Z and climbed to 4,000 at 1440Z, experiences engine power loss. Could not restart engine. Looked for beach area to land in nakwasina passage. Upon landing on beach landing gear hit soft sand dip or small rise and a/c flipped over on… - [Accident 20000921041719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000921041719A.md): Aronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Sep 21, 2000 · N1455H · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot in command landed on lake Hood on an approximate 120 degree heading and kept the aircraft on the step and commenced a left turn towards the east. As the pilot in command reduced power and the aircraft came off of the step a gust of wind caused the… - [Accident 20000813013669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000813013669A.md): Aronca 15AC · Pettigrew, AR · Aug 13, 2000 · N1282H · No damage > (-23)While landing at a Private strip the aircraft collided with a cow. - [Incident 20000416017489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000416017489I.md): Aronca 15AC · Wasilla, AK · Apr 16, 2000 · N1301H · Minor damage > (-23)On 04-16-2000 Aeronca N1301H, piloted by [privacy data omitted], made an emergency landing on the palmer hay flats. Ms. Bradley was interviewed by FAA inspectors [privacy data omitted]. [privacy data omitted] Told us that the engine started to run rough… - [Accident 19990507004739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990507004739A.md): Aronca 15AC · Pedro Bay, AK · May 7, 1999 · N1315H · Substantial damage > Acft crashed en route and sustained substantial damage, other circumstances are unknown. (From.19) on may 7, 1999, about 1825 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Aeronca 15AC airplane, N1315H, sustained substantial damage during an emergency landing and… - [Accident 19980612014629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980612014629A.md): Aronca 15AC · Homer, AK · Jun 12, 1998 · N1023H · Substantial damage > (From.4) the certificated commercial pilot was departing a remote area in a tail wheel equipped airplane. The pilot reported the right fuel tank contained nine gallons of fuel, the left fuel tank contained 6 gallons, and the right fuel tank was selected. The… - [Incident 19980425011609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980425011609I.md): Aronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Apr 25, 1998 · N1132H · Minor damage > Narrative: incident number IAL38042501 the PIC bounced the airplane during a crosswind landing. A wind gust forced the airplane off the runway to the left. The PIC did not use proper crosswind flight techniques to control the aircraft during the landing. The… - [Accident 19971229043159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971229043159A.md): Aronca 15AC · Dec 29, 1997 · N1142H · Minor damage > Narrative: aircraft turned into unmarked barricade at dusk. Minor damage to aircraft includes bent prop and 6" tear in fabric. - [Incident 19960331011009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960331011009I.md): Aronca 15AC · Los Angeles, CA · Mar 31, 1996 · N1182H > Narrative: aircraft lost engine power on approach to whp and landed on westbound lanes of hwy. 118. Carburetor icing determined to be the cause. Aircraft departed 118 w freeway and landed safely minutes later at whp. Subsequent inspection by van nuys FSDO… - [Accident 19950816028479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950816028479A.md): Aronca 15AC · Glennallen, AK · Aug 16, 1995 · N1484H · Substantial damage > Tried depart short upgrade remote strip. On liftoff tail caught low bush. Wing hit. Gear separated. Nosed over. - [Accident 19941021035649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941021035649A.md): Aronca 15AC · Nikolai, AK · Oct 21, 1994 · N1428H · Substantial damage > Lost power. Struck a log landing on sandbar. Had flown through wet snow shower. Indicates fuel vents iced up. - [Accident 19940616016389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940616016389A.md): Aronca 15AC · Napoleon, MI · Jun 16, 1994 · N5114Y · Substantial damage > First water takeoff unable rotate. Tried again engine lost power crashed nose down in swamp. Cause undetermined. - [Incident 19940221000639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940221000639I.md): Aronca 15AC · Wamego, KS · Feb 21, 1994 · N1179H · Minor damage > Left gear collapsed on cross wind landing. Service bulletion on landing gear not complied with. - [Accident 19920907039109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920907039109A.md): Aronca 15AC · Ptarmigan Pass, AK · Sep 7, 1992 · N1009H · Substantial damage > Landed long on short strip. Right brake failed on hard braking. Ran off end, right brake caliper casting split. - [Accident 19920323007379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920323007379A.md): Aronca 15AC · Port Alsworth, AK · Mar 23, 1992 · N1469H · Substantial damage > Continued flight into pass in deteriorating weather. Trying to turn around,struck hillside. Fell onto frozen lake. - [Accident 19910930044109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910930044109A.md): Aronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Sep 30, 1991 · N1416H · Substantial damage > En route noticed fuel streaming off wings. Engine quit. Nosed over in tidal flats. Tide got wings. Possible siphon - [Accident 19910401008079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910401008079A.md): Aronca 15AC · Kotzebue, AK · Apr 1, 1991 · N1376H · Substantial damage > Engine quit. Landed on tundra and nosed over. Found water and ice in fuel. - [Accident 19910303003679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910303003679A.md): Aronca 15AC · St Croix Falls, WI · Mar 3, 1991 · N1340H · 1 fatal > Passenger deplaned to move auto from path of aircraft. Was struck by idling propeller as she walked forward. - [Incident 19900819063159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900819063159I.md): Aronca 15AC · Chickaloon Flat, AK · Aug 19, 1990 · N1407H > Broke a tailwheel attach bolt while taxiing on Chickaloon river flats. - [Incident 19900620030849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900620030849I.md): Aronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Jun 20, 1990 · N1484H · Minor damage > Struck a parked aircraft while taxiing to ramp. Had a crosswind. - [Incident 19890819048409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890819048409I.md): Aronca 15AC · Braselton, GA · Aug 19, 1989 · N1005H > VFR pilot encountered IFR weather. Landed on highway when he saw he could not stay vrf. - [Accident 19890702018799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890702018799A.md): Aronca 15AC · Fort Atkinson, WI · Jul 2, 1989 · N1271H · Substantial damage > Ran out of fuel on local flight. Overshot open field on forced landing down wind and crashed into trees. - [Accident 19890606014389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890606014389A.md): Aronca 15AC · Plainwell, MI · Jun 6, 1989 · N1003H · Substantial damage > Engine quit on climbout. Struck ground wing low and cartwheeled. No medical or biennial. Used auto fuel. No STC. - [Incident 19890510065479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890510065479I.md): Aronca 15AC · Onamia, MN · May 10, 1989 · N1156H > Lost engine power. Forced landing in field. Connecting rod journal failed due to lack of lubrication. - [Accident 19890316004419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890316004419A.md): Aronca STC15 · Fairbanks, AK · Mar 16, 1989 · N4433N · Substantial damage > Rough engine finally quit. CFI applied carb heat several times but student kept turning it off. Crashed in swamp. - [Accident 19881024047539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881024047539A.md): Aronca 15AC · Nora, MN · Oct 24, 1988 · N1162H · Destroyed > Damaged a float on a lake takeoff. Extended flight to land at home base, ran out of fuel struck trees on landing. 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