# NTSB investigations: 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 3 · 113 investigations

- [NTSB WPR25LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA168.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2025 · N85311 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate compensation for shifting wind conditions which resulted in a veer off the runway and collision with a sign.
- [NTSB CEN23LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA005.md): Aeronca 7BCM · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2022 · N119TX · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to attain/maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA355.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Cranberry Township, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2022 · N9325H · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR22FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA255.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Lake McMurray, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 16, 2022 · N2588C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA202.md): Aeronca L16A · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2019 · N9325H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to obstruction of the carburetor air intake by a piece of the air filter gasket that had become detached.
- [NTSB CEN18LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA223.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Eureka Springs, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2018 · N9098C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN17LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA238.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Mahnomen, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2017 · N2558E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing a partial loss of engine power during the takeoff roll and his subsequent inability to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn to avoid power lines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The…
- [NTSB CEN16LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA267.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N2576E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff after observing a partial loss of engine power, the reason for which could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures.
- [NTSB GAA16CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA292.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Rochester, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N1127N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a nose down. Contributing to the accident was the wind shift.
- [NTSB GAA16CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA082.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2015 · N1316V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of pitch control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with terrain, a left main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA201.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Warsaw, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N81686 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA310.md): Aeronca 7BCM (L-16A) · Auburn, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N8362H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning at low altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC14LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA052.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2014 · N68593 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the improperly calibrated fuel quantity indication system.
- [NTSB WPR12CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA114.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2012 · N6451C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA321.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Bolivar, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N2553B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CHI04CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA288.md): Aeronca 7BCM · St. James, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2004 · N4179E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the go-around. Factors were the sun glare and the trees.
- [NTSB DEN00LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA159.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N66581 · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. Factors were a complete loss of power due to a stuck needle valve in the carburetor.
- [NTSB ATL00LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA064.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Palmetto, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2000 · N83972 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach to landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI98LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA229.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Portland, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N6035V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not maintaining directional control. Factors were landing on a roadway and tall grass.
- [NTSB ANC96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA122.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N2502B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning during a low pass of a remote airstrip and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA092.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N2606Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI94LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA311.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Cassoday, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N82114 · Destroyed
  > the attempted low level flight/maneuver with inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB LAX94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA170.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1994 · N6434C · Substantial damage
  > the existing meteorological conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA046.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Manila, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1994 · N4244A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors include a tailwind, gusts, and a tree just off the departure end of the field used for takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA91LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA093.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Elma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N81578 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot used inadequate starting procedures. Factors to the accident were: the pilot did not use proper assistance and the passenger's inadvertent control interference.
- [NTSB MIA91LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA120.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1991 · N6040V · Substantial damage
  > Improper ATC clearance by ground personnel and poor decision by the pilot to taxi behind an airplane holding on a runway.
- [NTSB NYC90LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA161.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N2089A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an inoperable carburetor heat control. Lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI88LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA142.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1988 · N84405 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was picking up the aircraft after being serviced when approximately 20 minutes after taking off the engine quit. The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a field. During the landing sequence the aircraft contacted some trees at the edge…
- [NTSB DEN87LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA176.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1987 · N8362H · Destroyed
  > The private pilot was practicing touch and go landing. The pilot reported the third landing was a wheel landing. Just after touchdown, adjacent to large petroleum tanks, the aircraft weather cocked to the right. The aircraft swerved right and departed the…
- [NTSB SEA87LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA136.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lester, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1987 · N85591 · Substantial damage
  > During landing roll onto the closed runway the aircrafts right wingtip struck a post. The airport was notamed closed but no x's had been marked on the runway.
- [NTSB ATL87FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA132.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Georgiana, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1987 · N10521 · Destroyed
  > The plts & pax of 2 acft were returning from an annual pleasure trip. Neither acft had a good comm radio. Shortly after takeoff, they enctrd fog. They flew above the wx until they were near their 1st refueling stop (greenville, AL). Both plts dscndd beneath…
- [NTSB DEN85LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA148.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N8362H · Substantial damage
  > On June 1, 1985, an Aeronca 7AC, piloted by a private plt, ground looped while making a touch and go landing at sky park airport, Bountiful, UT. The plt stated that he lost control of the airplane. The winds were reported to be calm.
- [NTSB FTW84LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA181.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1984 · N26336 · Substantial damage
  > The plt lost directional control of the acft during landing roll & collided with 2 parked acft. The pilot stated that immediately upon runway contact the acft veered to the right toward the parked acft. He applied half throttle & full left rudder. Directional…
- [NTSB ATL83FKJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKJ05.md): Aeronca 7BCM L-16A · Gadsden, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 9, 1983 · N2557B · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with the ground in a 70 degree dive while taking part in an air show as a spotter plane. The acft had dropped one smoke grendade and was orbiting to drop another when it turned left and pitched down. According to an inspection guide for this…
- [NTSB CHI82DA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA194.md): Aeronca AR-58 · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N2563E · Substantial damage
  > After liftoff the pilot lost directional control and crashed in a swamp. The aircraft was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB NYC82FGT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT01.md): Aeronca 7BCM · York, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1981 · N9329H · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DPG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPG47.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Bono, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1980 · N6084V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80DKM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DKM17.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1980 · N2KT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80DLA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLA07.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1979 · N75369 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FA050.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Juneau, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 20, 1979 · N6434C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FCD44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCD44.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Toledo, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1978 · N83659 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77FVM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FVM15.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1977 · N6451C · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FUG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUG02.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Barstow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1976 · N63488 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DQG64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG64.md): Champion 7BCM · Lazbuddie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 13, 1976 · N2509B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76FTK15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FTK15.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Watertown, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 28, 1975 · N4293E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DER15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER15.md): Aeronca 7AC · St George, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1975 · N85705 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75AK058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75AK058.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Ogallala, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 1, 1975 · N73634 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DTI29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DTI29.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Choteau, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1975 · N1127N · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75AC047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC047.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Grover Hill, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 2, 1975 · N6559D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC74AN014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN014-134570.md): Aeronca 7AC · Roseville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 28, 1974 · N1842E · Destroyed

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2110106')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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