# FAA incident reports: Aeronca 7AC A list on [Aeronca 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7ac.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 15 · 707 reports - [Accident 20260707008519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260707008519A.md): Champion 7AC · Buffalo, WY · Jul 7, 2026 · N1097E · Substantial damage > Pilot didn't check for high density altitude before takeoff and aircraft would not fly in thoses conditions - [Incident 20260102000079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260102000079I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Harisonville, PA · Jan 2, 2026 · N1107E · Minor damage > Pilot was attempting an engine out scenerio, when he decided to apply the throttle, the engine quit and forced a landing on a private airstrip. The pilot had a hard landing and the gear collapsed. Aircraft sustained damage to main gear, left gear leg damaged… - [Accident 20250902015129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250902015129A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Firebaugh, CA · Sep 2, 2025 · N82003 · Destroyed > On September 2, 2025, the pilot of the subject aircraft departed the runway, traveled approximately 110 feet across a dirt field, in a right turn, and impacted a chain link fence. The fence was damaged and the airplane was destroyed. Video provided by local… - [Accident 20250805015169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250805015169A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Willow, AK · Aug 5, 2025 · N84726 · Substantial damage > Aircraft struck the ground approximatly 75 feet left of the center of the runway, with the left wing first followed by the nose at a near vertical impact. Aircraft showed classic hallmarks of a stall spin with the tail section of the aircraft bent and… - [Accident 20250624010769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250624010769A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Westphalia, MI · Jun 24, 2025 · N2659E · Substantial damage > On may 24, 2025, at 1336 local time, an American champion 7AC aircraft, [privacy data omitted], registered to and flown by a commercial rated pilot received substantial damage following a loss of engine power on takeoff and subsequent off field landing at… - [Accident 20250607007869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250607007869A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hinckley, IL · Jun 7, 2025 · N1846E · Destroyed · 1 fatal > FAA personnel arrived at the accident scene where the aircraft was at rest in a field facing a northerly direction. The pilot had been removed by the coroner and the passenger was taken to the hospital. A walk around was performed and verified that the flight… - [Accident 20250410005349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250410005349A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cape Fair, MO · Apr 10, 2025 · N83952 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Witnesses reported that the aircraft made two low-altitude passes over the pilot's property. On the third pass, the aircraft struck powerlines which extended across a ravine. The aircraft immediately crashed into the wooded ravine below the powerlines. GPS… - [Accident 20250401003819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250401003819A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Martinsville, VA · Apr 1, 2025 · N84065 · Substantial damage > At approximately 500 AGL on climb out the engine suddenly stopped. The pilot stated that he dropped his hand-held radio and accidentally turned off the fuel selector with his arm. When the engine stopped, the pilot attempted a 180 degree turn back to the… - [Incident 20240814011139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240814011139I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mt. Pleasant, PA · Aug 14, 2024 · N83588 · Minor damage > Pilot was attempting to land on grass runway 24. The aircraft was approximately 5' from the ground when the aircraft settled. As the pilot applied power, the aircraft landed hard and the lmlg oleo strut, lower attach bracket became broken on landing. The oleo… - [Accident 20240616019909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240616019909A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Topsham, ME · Jun 16, 2024 · N3854E · Substantial damage > The morning of 16 jun 2024, [privacy data omitted]a 1947 Aeronca model 7AC serial number 7AC-7094 departed bxm. After approximately 45 minutes of flight the aircraft was heading northbound following the androscoggin river approximately 3 miles nw of the… - [Accident 20240222001569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240222001569A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Calaveras, CA · Feb 22, 2024 · N1611E · Substantial damage > Pilot was returning to her home field after completing a lesson in preparation for a commercial pilot practical test. She stated while enroute she was practicing some of the maneuvers from the lesson. Upon completing an “8’S on pylons” maneuver, the pilot… - [Incident 20240105000609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240105000609I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Maybee, MI · Jan 5, 2024 · N83426 · Minor damage > The pilot was attempting to land on a private grass Airstrip that was approximately 2000 feet long. The pilot stated that on approach, he realized that he was too high and decided to initiate a go around. According to the pilot, when he attempted to add… - [Accident 20231122017769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231122017769A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Dewitt, AR · Nov 22, 2023 · N84692 · Substantial damage > On November 22, 2023, on or about 1812Z, Aeronca 7A, was landing runway 36 at Dewitt municipal airport/Whitcomb field. The pilot stated a crosswind pushed the aircraft to the right into the ditch where the right landing gear broke, turned the aircraft and… - [Incident 20230813011659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230813011659I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Frederick, MD · Aug 13, 2023 · N4427E · Minor damage > Left landing gear collapsed and propellor tips damaged after hard landing due to cross wind on a private grass strip 5 miles north of fdk - [Incident 20221029017579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221029017579I.md): Aeronca 7AC · White Bear Lake, MN · Oct 29, 2022 · N81545 · Minor damage > [privacy data omitted] 6MN9 rwy 12 the PIC was in the rear seat and his son was a passenger in the front seat. After taxing out to the runway, just prior to takeoff, the passenger in the front seat noticed that a kick panel mounted on the floor near the left… - [Incident 20221022016849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221022016849I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Poplar Bluff, MO · Oct 22, 2022 · N84096 · Minor damage > On October 22, 2022 at approximately 7:30AM, [privacy data omitted] departed Poplar Bluff airport in Poplar Bluff, MO for a VFR instructional flight. After a two hour flight the aircraft returned to land at the same airport. The winds had increased and were… - [Accident 20221002016439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221002016439A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Murray, KY · Oct 2, 2022 · N3005E · Substantial damage > On the first flight after repair to aft fusealge takeoff was attempted from grass adjacent to runway. When the control stick was pushed forward to raise the tail on takeoff there was no response. On sceond attempt to raise the tail by pushing the control… - [Accident 20220901015189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220901015189A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Marysville, OH · Sep 1, 2022 · N85748 · Substantial damage > This office received an aircraft accident/incident preliminary notice of a crash which occurred at Union County Airport (mrt) Marysville, OH in which an aircraft Aeronca 7AC, [privacy data omitted] ground looped and slid off the runway into a ditch, damaging… - [Accident 20220829015559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220829015559A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Jacksboro, TN · Aug 29, 2022 · N1478E · Destroyed · 1 fatal > The pilot taxied to the hold short line performed his flight control checks then proceeded to back taxi on 23 for departure turned in to the wind for run up. After engine run up subject aircraft started the takeoff roll the tail of the aircraft lifted off the… - [Accident 20220821014919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220821014919A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Groveland, FL · Aug 21, 2022 · N44FC · Substantial damage > Pilot reported while landing on runway 18, approach was normal with touch down on runway centerline. Performed wheel landing and when the tailwheel came down the aircraft viered suddenly and exited the runway hitting a bush. - [Incident 20220722012959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220722012959I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Chester, CT · Jul 22, 2022 · N82059 · Minor damage > On 07/22/2022, at approximately 1400 (z), an Aeronca 7AC champ aircraft departed the side of runway 35 during landing at Chester Airport (ksnc). The weather at the time of the incident according to recorded METAR data was VRB03KT 10SM clr 31/17. The inspector… - [Accident 20220721012889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220721012889A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Plant City, FL · Jul 21, 2022 · N84423 · Substantial damage > On July 21, 2022 at 1500Z, an Aeronca 7AC, [privacy data omitted] had a sudden engine failure that caused the pilot to make an emergency landing in a field. The aircraft ultimatly came to a stop in a small pond due to lack of available landing area. Visual… - [Accident 20220620010819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220620010819A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Auburn, WA · Jun 20, 2022 · N82579 · Substantial damage > On June 21, 2022, [privacy data omitted]CFI was training [privacy data omitted] a private pilot[privacy data omitted] (PIC), of Aeronca champ 7AC with registration number [privacy data omitted], at Auburn Municipal Airport (S50). [privacy data omitted], Had… - [Incident 20220604009559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220604009559I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Green Oak Towns, MI · Jun 4, 2022 · N85697 · No damage > Engine quit in level cruise, tried to restart while prop wind milling but it could not start. Made emergency landing on highway median. - [Accident 20220602009269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220602009269A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Curreyville, MO · Jun 2, 2022 · N1976E · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Pilot in command was practicing crop dusting maneuvers. During a turn to the right, the aircraft entered a stall / spin situation from which the pilot was unable to recover. The aircraft was centered laterally and 875 ft from the south end of a rectangular… - [Accident 20220529009079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220529009079A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Maryville, TN · May 29, 2022 · N1294E · Substantial damage > After approx 25 minutes of flight the pilot descended from 2500 ml to 1500 MSL. After maintaining that altitude the engine shut down. Pilot was not able to make the touchdown area he originally wanted. Chose an area with less tress. Right wing struck first… - [Accident 20220527009009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220527009009A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Elizabeth, PA · May 27, 2022 · N84583 · Destroyed > The pilot took off from finleyville airpark (G05) and reportedly proceeded to rostraver airport (fwq) to perform touch and go practice. On climbout from the second touch and go, several witnesses reported observing the aircraft going down in a thick patch of… - [Accident 20211113019469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211113019469A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Maiden, NC · Nov 13, 2021 · N3063E · Minor damage > On approach to runway 21 at 6NC1, during the base leg to final, the pilot experienced light chop and minor fluctuations in airspeed. Prior to flare the aircraft encounterd a strong downdraft and the aircraft sank very quickly which resulted in a bounce after… - [Incident 20211009022419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211009022419I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lagrange, GA · Oct 9, 2021 · N83173 · Minor damage > On October 9th, 2021 the pilot flew his Aeronca 7AC champ. The weather was VFR, and the aircraft fully fueled. Before departing the homebased of cco, the pilot practiced 3 touch and go's before heading to roosevelt memorial airport (5A9). Once there the pilot… - [Incident 20210904022129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210904022129I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Livermore, CA · Sep 4, 2021 · N83267 · No damage > Pilot distracted by radio problem and departed the runway temporarily. No damage or injuries. Sas activity #WP27202201996. - [Accident 20210821013869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210821013869A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Azle, TX · Aug 21, 2021 · N1472E · Destroyed · 2 fatal > N1472E flown by [privacy data omitted] and his son [privacy data omitted] was reported by witnesses to have aborted first take off attempt almost resulting in a ground loop. [privacy data omitted] Then taxied back and departed the 2TE2 airport. During the… - [Accident 20210723020409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210723020409A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Harrah, OK · Jul 23, 2021 · N83365 · Substantial damage > Shortly after take off, the engine started to surge. It would lose power, then gain power. The situation progressively became worse. The pilot did not know if he had the power to turn around and land at the airport safely, so he landed in a field close to… - [Incident 20210719011219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210719011219I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Buchanon, VA · Jul 19, 2021 · N3036E · Minor damage > Instructor conducting flight review attempted to recover bounced landing and crashed into trees at the end of runway 27. - [Accident 20210715011689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210715011689A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Rhinelander, WI · Jul 15, 2021 · N84318 · Substantial damage > Local instruction flight, ground-looper on landing rollout damaging airport runway sign. - [Incident 20210605009469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210605009469I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Kodiak, AK · Jun 5, 2021 · N2408E · Minor damage > Aircraft flew from homer to Kodiak. At time of departure, winds were nominal. Upon arrival at Kodiak, winds were 16 KTS, gusting to 29 from westerly direction. Aircraft landed on rwy 29 with crosswind, touched down and was rolling out on all three wheels.… - [Incident 20210120000619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210120000619I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Boyds, WA · Jan 20, 2021 · N82278 · Minor damage > Aircraft struck power line in flight with both main landing gear wheels. Power line broke loose from poles and remained attached to aircraft. Aircraft was able to remain aloft until intended landing. Sustained minor damage to aircraft fairings and fabric. - [Incident 20201103015009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201103015009I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Elyria, OH · Nov 3, 2020 · N82787 · Minor damage > Pilot had just fuel the aircraft with chocks in place. The pilot was outside the aircraft at the right side of the propeller hand starting the aircraft. Upon engine start the aircraft surpassed the chocks knocking the pilot around causing minor injuries. The… - [Accident 20201005020789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201005020789A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Salida, CO · Oct 5, 2020 · N3370E · Substantial damage > On October 5, 2020, at 1410Z N3370E an Aeronca 7AC veered off rwy 24 striking the segmented circle, the aircraft received substantial damage. Both persons on board revived no injuries, the weather at the time was VMC. - [Accident 20200923019789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200923019789A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Belmont, OH · Sep 23, 2020 · N81624 · Substantial damage > Pilot was enroute from toussaint air park, OH. To kmpg (marshall co.) WV approximately 12 miles prior to arriving at kmpg the engine failed. The pilot stated that when it was determined she couldn't make it to kmpg she initiated a 180 turn to a closer airport… - [Incident 20200903014139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200903014139I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Sep 3, 2020 · N83683 · No damage > When the pilot under instruction (pui)lost control of the airplane, the CFI took control to initiate corrective actions. The pui took over control from the CFI and added full power and left stick input which exacerbated the loss of control. The CFI regained… - [Incident 20200803018019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200803018019I.md): Aeronca 7AC · West Unity, OH · Aug 3, 2020 · N85222 · Minor damage > Pilot stated he was on approach to his grass strip runway when he felt the aircraft "sink", he entered a field of soybeans and flipped over approximately 75 yards from the runway. He did not indicate he had any mechanical issues with the aircraft and… - [Accident 20200425019959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200425019959A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Enosburg, VT · Apr 25, 2020 · N83216 · Substantial damage > On April 25, 2020 the pilot landed aircraft to the west at Enosburg airfield, a grass strip in the vicinity of Enosburg, VT at about 1215 (EDT). During the landing rollout, at a speed of approximately 15MPH, the main landing gear dug into an area of soft… - [Incident 20200419004179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200419004179I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mulino, OR · Apr 19, 2020 · N82278 · Minor damage > While outside the aircraft, the aircraft owner rotated the propeller by hand in the opposite direction of normal rotation in an attempt to clear a perceived flooded-engine condition. Upon the fourth or fifth rotation, the owner stated the engine started and… - [Accident 20200311000769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200311000769A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ankeny, IA · Mar 11, 2020 · N83032 · Substantial damage > The aircraft had just returned from a flight with another pilot. The pilot involved in the accident was alone. After multiple attempts to start the aircraft without success, the pilot had noticed that fuel was dripping from the carburetor. The pilot turned… - [Incident 20200125001839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200125001839I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Edmond, OK · Jan 25, 2020 · N84096 · No damage > On January 25th, 2020 at approximately 11:00 CST, an Aeronca champ, N84096, which departed guthrie-Edmond regional airport (gok), experienced a rough running engine during cruise flight. Smoke started to enter the cockpit and the engine completely shutdown.… - [Accident 20191017023799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191017023799A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Green Bay, WI · Oct 17, 2019 · N82308 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On October 17, 2019 N82308 an Aeronca 7AC was destroyed when it collided with a pickup truck that was westbound on county highway mm while attempting to land at martins aerodrome (WI78), depere, Wisconsin. The private pilot and the driver of the truck were… - [Accident 20191010020709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191010020709A.md): Aeronca 7AC · Waynesburg, PA · Oct 10, 2019 · N2343E · Substantial damage > Student pilot was receiving instruction on runway landing. This was his second. Prior landings were on grass. Upon landing on runway 27 the aircraft started turning to the right. The pilot stated that his foot slipped off the right rudder pedal and became… - [Incident 20190921013429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190921013429I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Beaufort, NC · Sep 21, 2019 · N2998E · Minor damage > Pilot landed in the grass parallel to runway 32 as is custom. Pilot landed on main wheels bounced and landed hard causing the RH main gear leg to collapse, and causing propeller strike. - [Incident 20190514004619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190514004619I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Monroe, NC · May 14, 2019 · N1946E · Minor damage > This incident occurred at eqy, Charlotte -Monroe Executive Airport not clt as reported [privacy data omitted] Reported he was practicing wheel landings. The third landing the aircraft veered and ground looped. The weather was VMC with a slight crosswind… - [Incident 20190407002589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190407002589I.md): Aeronca 7AC · Franklin, VA · Apr 7, 2019 · N81663 · Minor damage > Pilot statement..."I started my Aeronca Sunday morning as always with wheels chocked, in the grass, and the tail wheel angled 90 degrees to the fuselage. The plane started as normal as I noticed it going over the chocks. I braced myself against the strut as… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7ac/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2110102') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7ac/incidents --- 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.