# FAA incident reports: Aeronca 7BCM A list on [Aeronca 7BCM](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7bcm.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 78 reports - [Accident 20250601006809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250601006809A.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Port Townsend, WA · Jun 1, 2025 · N85311 · Substantial damage > CFI providing tailwheel instruciton to another pilot. Upon landing a strong headwind changed to a strong tailwind, immediately causing the aircraft to ground loop. The aircraft impacted a runway marker light, shearing off the left main gear, and damaging the… - [Accident 20221005016269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221005016269A.md): Aeronca 7BCM · San Antonio, TX · Oct 5, 2022 · N119TX · Substantial damage > Attempting to demonistrate a 3 point landing. Bounced aircraft, and yawed 90 degrees. Added power to climb out, landing gear struck bridge wall that spans the creek runway crossing. Aircraft came to a rest in the creek bed. - [Accident 20220803014019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220803014019A.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Franklin, PA · Aug 3, 2022 · N9325H · Substantial damage > The second pilot listed above was at the controls (in the front seat) of the aircraft while it was attempting to land at 11PN (Eakin Airport) in Franklin, PA. The aircraft had made 2 previous attempts to land at the airport. The first attempt was a low pass… - [Accident 20220716012429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220716012429A.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Lake Mcmurray, WA · Jul 16, 2022 · N2588C · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On July 16, 2022 at approximately 13:20 PDT the western regional operations center issued an alert notice (alnot) due to family concerns of a missing aircraft that departed frontier airpark (WN53) at approximately 0715 with a VFR flight plan for a flight from… - [Accident 20190629008639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190629008639A.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Zelienople, PA · Jun 29, 2019 · N9325H · Substantial damage > Aeronca champ L16, departed pjc and experienced an engine failure. Aircraft landed in hay field 3.5 nautical miles north of pjc. Right main gear buckled during landing. No injuries reported. - [Accident 20180614007679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180614007679A.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Eureka Springs, AR · Jun 14, 2018 · N9098C · Substantial damage > On 14 June 2018, N9098C an Aeronca L-16 s/n 7BCM-372 impacted the ground just after takeoff. The pilot in command taxied out, performed a short run up and took off. Approximately 400 to 500 feet of altitude the PIC questioned the aircraft making enough power… - [Accident 20170620009419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170620009419A.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Mahnomen, MN · Jun 20, 2017 · N2558E · Destroyed > A 3.5 hour flight had taken place in the morning of 6/20/2017 with no issues observed. In the afternoon of 6/20/2017 the pilot, [privacy data omitted], decided to take a local flight to check his fields since the weather was so nice. The aircraft was fueled… - [Incident 20160903016059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160903016059I.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Branson, MO · Sep 3, 2016 · N9098C · Minor damage > Pilot departed silver wings field airport( 55AR) airport enroute to bbg airport on 9-3-2016. Upon arrivial at bbg airport, the weather was reported as winds calm, visibility 10 miles with a broken cloud layer at 4500 ft. the pilot was cleared to land runway… - [Accident 20160716016699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160716016699A.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Longmont, CO · Jul 16, 2016 · N2576E · Substantial damage > On 07/16/2016 at approximately 1020 MDT, N2576E an Aeronca 7BCM airplane was substantially damaged after impacting terrain approximately 0.5 statute miles northwest from the departure end of runway 26 at vance brand airport (lmo), Colorado. The sole occupant… - [Accident 20160608006589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160608006589A.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Rochester, WI · Jun 8, 2016 · N1127N · Substantial damage > On June 8, 2016, at 1430 CST an Aeronca model 7BCM, sn 7BCM-88, N1127N, while landing at 96C the aircraft left the runway and came to rest approximately 50 feet into the grass. The pilot received no injuries and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The… - [Incident 20160427003739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160427003739I.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Ormond Beach, FL · Apr 27, 2016 · N777EG · Minor damage > During a telephone interview the airman indicated that the airplane veered off the runway centerline and scraped the wingtip during landing rollout due to his inattention to the aircraft?s direction of travel after landing. - [Accident 20151213023309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151213023309A.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Stoneville, NC · Dec 13, 2015 · N1316V · Substantial damage > ^Mr. Collins^ stated he was the sole occupant of the aircraft and its PIC at the time of the accident. The purpose of the flight was to scatter the ashes of a deceased pilot / friend. The bag of ashes began to come apart. The PIC let go of the stick to try… - [Accident 20150723010749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150723010749A.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Warsaw, MO · Jul 23, 2015 · N81686 · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed on runway 36. Approximately 450 feet into the landing rollout, the aircraft departed the runway to the right. The aircraft traveled approximately 450 feet through vegetation before coming to rest in a ditch. - [Accident 20150721010269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150721010269A.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Auburn, WY · Jul 21, 2015 · N8362H · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Pilot took 4.99 gallons of fuel for intended flight at 1724GMT the day of the accident. The aircraft was reported to have taken off from the Afton airport (kafo) at appx 1840GMT. The aircraft flew northwest appx 6.3 miles on heading 330 (nw). The purpose of… - [Incident 20150123000929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150123000929I.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Ottawa, KS · Jan 23, 2015 · N2292S · Minor damage > On January 23, 2015, at approximately 1030 local (1630 UTC), the airman, holder of a commercial pilot certificate was involved in an aircraft incident while landing at the Ottawa Municipal Airport (kowi), Ottawa, Kansas. The airman and sole occupant of the… - [Accident 20140708010639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140708010639A.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Palmer, AK · Jul 8, 2014 · N68593 · Substantial damage > Student pilot took a dual cross country in aircraft prior to accident. The aircraft left AK50 (skyranch) with 19 gallons of fuel that was taken from their 500 gallon storage tank at AK50. Student pilot filled the left wing and the center tank with 19 gallons,… - [Accident 20120222004959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120222004959A.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Woodlad, CA · Feb 22, 2012 · N6451C · Substantial damage > Pilot lost control of aircraft after landing - [Incident 20110929023249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110929023249I.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Scappoose, OR · Sep 29, 2011 · N68593 · Minor damage > Aircraft nosed over while taxiing resulting in prop strike. - [Incident 20101111052579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101111052579I.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Chesapeake, VA · Nov 11, 2010 · N2709A · Minor damage > Aircraft was practicing touch and gos, temporarily lost engine power, and landed in a soybean field, impacting a ditch. - [Accident 20100619035479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100619035479A.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Bolivar, TN · Jun 19, 2010 · N2553B · Substantial damage > The accident occurred during an attempt to land on runway 19. Tire marks were visible on runway at about a 45 degree angle to the runway heading to the right side where a runway light was torn off. This was the 10th runway light from the approach end which… - [Accident 20040926024199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040926024199A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · St. James, MO · Sep 26, 2004 · N4179E · Substantial damage > (-23) The aircraft crashed during go-around @ 18:30 - for private runway 27. The sun was low on the horizon - no clouds. The sun was in the pilot's eyes on final. During go-around the left wing clipped a tree limb approximately 10 feet off the ground. This… - [Accident 20000830016929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000830016929A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Santa Fe, NM · Aug 30, 2000 · N66581 · Substantial damage > (.4)On August 30, 2000, at 1600 mountain daylight time, an Aeronca 7BCM, N66581, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing approximately 1/4 mile short of runway 20 at Santa Fe municipal airport, Santa Fe, new Mexico. The private pilot and sole… - [Accident 20000610009759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000610009759A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Palmetto, FL · Jun 10, 2000 · N83972 · Substantial damage > (-23) On June 10, 2000, about 1800 EST, an Aeronca 7BCM, N83972, registered to seminole aviation association, operated by[privacy data omitted],received substantial damage during landing at the Manatee county airport, Palmetto, FL. Visual meteorological… - [Accident 19980627046709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980627046709A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Portland, ND · Jun 27, 1998 · N6035V · No damage > (-23) The flight, conducted under 14 CFR part 91, began at the owner/operators farm residence. Approximately 15 minutes later, a landing was attempted on a state highway in front of the pilots house. During the landing the pilot lost control of the aircraft,… - [Incident 19970510015689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970510015689I.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Pell City, AL · May 10, 1997 · N66583 · Minor damage > Narrative: pilot stated: upon landing a sudden gust of wind caught him from the left side. The pilot then turned the left wing down as he added power. The aircraft bounced off the left main and then the right main stayed on the ground. But with the increased… - [Accident 19960810022149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960810022149A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Northway, AK · Aug 10, 1996 · N2502B · Substantial damage > Made low pass over remote strip collided with trees on climbing turnout. Blamed downdraft. - [Accident 19960511044219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960511044219A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Bend, OR · May 11, 1996 · N2606Z · Substantial damage > Landing in quartering gusty tailwind. Gust blew 7BCM left of runway. Raised wing. Other wing dug in. Cartwheeled. - [Accident 19940905024959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940905024959A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Cassody, KS · Sep 5, 1994 · N82114 · Destroyed > Flew low over a freight train. Failed to see wires. Gear caught wires. Landed inverted on track ballast. - [Accident 19940224000869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940224000869A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Santa Paula, CA · Feb 24, 1994 · N6434C · Substantial damage > Engine quit on lift off. Tried to land on end runway. Ground looped to dissipate energy and struck 2 vehicles. - [Accident 19940102000069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940102000069A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Manila, UT · Jan 2, 1994 · N4244A · Substantial damage > Windshift on takeoff from 800 foot farm field. Unable clear obstructions. Struck trees at end of field. - [Incident 19931007051699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931007051699I.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Greenville, SC · Oct 7, 1993 · N66330 · Minor damage > Left gear oleo strut separated from aircraft after liftoff. Returned. Oleo brace to stuffing box had brokeoff. - [Incident 19930521020189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930521020189I.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Monroe, WA · May 21, 1993 · N2588C · Minor damage > Student lost directional control on rollout. Veered off runway into a wet marshy area. - [Accident 19910420011549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910420011549A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Elma, WA · Apr 20, 1991 · N81578 · Substantial damage > Hand propped startup. Aircraft jumped chocks and collided with parked aircraft. Brakes off and too much throttle. - [Accident 19910410011319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910410011319A.md): Bbavia 7CCM · Lakeland, FL · Apr 10, 1991 · N6040V · Substantial damage > Holding short NORDO was motioned to cross runway behind aircraft in position. Was blown up on wing from prop blast. - [Incident 19901102055359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901102055359I.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Jackson, KY · Nov 2, 1990 · N82158 · Minor damage > Aircraft hit by wind gust while taxiing. Veered off taxiway into an embankment. - [Incident 19900901050069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900901050069I.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Pensacola, FL · Sep 1, 1990 · N66581 · Substantial damage > Engine went to high power when hand propped. Aircraft struck parked aircraft. Pilot thrown out on impact. - [Accident 19900715025709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900715025709A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Doylestown, PA · Jul 15, 1990 · N2089A · Substantial damage > Engine quit on approach. Applied carburetor heat. Stalled into trees. Carburter heat cable broken. - [Incident 19890802054939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890802054939I.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Bend, OR · Aug 2, 1989 · N2606Z · Minor damage > Pilot allowed right wing tip to impact the ground on a crosswind landing at a Private airstrip. - [Accident 19880624023809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880624023809A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Kenosha, WI · Jun 24, 1988 · N84405 · Substantial damage > Engine quit on climb to cruise after new type cap installed. Crashed in trees. Fuel cap was not vented as required. - [Accident 19870708081189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870708081189A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Lester, WA · Jul 8, 1987 · N85591 · Substantial damage > Wing struck a sign post while landing at a closed airport. River had eroded part of runway. Narrowed landing area. - [Accident 19870708032609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870708032609A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Bountiful, UT · Jul 8, 1987 · N8362H · Substantial damage > Aircraft weather cocked into the crosswind on landing. Departed the runway and struck a fence post. - [Accident 19870503012029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870503012029A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Georgiana, AL · May 3, 1987 · N10521 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > The aircraft impacted trees. Suspect the VFR pilot attempted flight in IFR conditions. Alcohol consumption. - [Incident 19850810052999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850810052999I.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Westhampton, MS · Aug 10, 1985 · N94581 · Minor damage > Engine ceased to operate en route due to fuel exhaustion. Pilot misjudged remaining fuel at proposed fuel stop. - [Accident 19850601022089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850601022089A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Bountiful, UT · Jun 1, 1985 · N8362H · Substantial damage > Ground looped after wheel landing and left main gear collapsed. Pilot had two hours total time in aircraft. - [Accident 19840401007779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840401007779A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Ft Worth, TX · Apr 1, 1984 · N26336 · Substantial damage > Lost directional control while landing a tail dragger. Veered off the runway and struck two parked aircraft. - [Accident 19830709029729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830709029729A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Gadsden, AL · Jul 9, 1983 · N2557B · Destroyed > Indications that tool bag jammed stick control and aircraft crashed uncontrolled into ground. - [Accident 19820530019769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820530019769A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Grand Haven, MI · May 30, 1982 · N2563E · Substantial damage > Unable to climb after takeoff from water filled gravel pit. Settled into a swamp. Pilot reported downdrafts. - [Accident 19811004065439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811004065439A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · York, PA · Oct 4, 1981 · N9329H · Destroyed > Lost directional control on touchdown, veered off runway into crosswind, began go around, struck a light pole.. - [Incident 19810402025319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810402025319I.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Atlanta, GA · Apr 2, 1981 · N2557B · Minor damage > Aircraft veered off right side of runway after landing in crosswind. Pilot had four hours in this model. - [Accident 19800713024879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800713024879A.md): Bbavia 7BCM · Bono, AR · Jul 13, 1980 · N6084V · Substantial damage > Pilot reported airplane controls jammed in bank attitude. Spiraled to ground. Nocontrol. Malfunctions found. 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