# FAA incident reports: American Champion 7GCAA A list on [American Champion 7GCAA](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-7gcaa.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20260710009689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260710009689A.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Franklin, VA · Jul 10, 2026 · N67BF · Substantial damage > An experienced pilot was receiving instruction towards a tailwheel endorsement in this tailwheel aircraft. Runway marks showed a normal landing which appeared to be drifting slightly sideways. This drift to the left appears to have opened up a significant… - [Incident 20241202020239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241202020239I.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Novato, CA · Dec 2, 2024 · N799K · Minor damage > Aircraft landed at Novato airport, rolled out and pilot then claims there was a braking issue. Aircraft ran off runway into weeds and dirt embankment. Propeller struck dirt with sudden stoppage. Pilot claims engine was at idle. Propeller blade(s) damaged but… - [Incident 20211020017199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211020017199I.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Bakersfield, CA · Oct 20, 2021 · N159TM · Minor damage > On 10/20/2021, the subject aircraft was taxiing from the non-movement area (epic ramp) for takeoff on rny 12L via taxiway alpha at bfl. The PIC received taxi clearance from ground control and was informed there was a helicopter in the run-up area adjacent to… - [Incident 20200724012289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200724012289I.md): American Champion 7GCAA · San Diego, CA · Jul 24, 2020 · N901T · Minor damage > On July 24, 2020 at approximately 11:40 am citabria N901T model 7GCAA, s/n 445-2000 while landing at Montgomery-Gibbs executive airport (kmyf) lost control and maneuvered off the left side of the runway. The plane re-entered about 200 feet down the runway but… - [Accident 20171220023359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171220023359A.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Longmont, CO · Dec 20, 2017 · N519MA · Substantial damage > The left hand landing gear, inboard retaining bolt failed during landing on runway 29 at klmo airport. During landing phase of an instructional flight for tailwheel endorsement, a distinct snapping sound was heard on touchdown. The CFI took over the controls… - [Accident 20170116000509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170116000509A.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Bainbridge, GA · Jan 16, 2017 · N2540F · Substantial damage > On 01/16/2017 at approximately 0900 local time, the student pilot of American champion N2540F attempted to land at Decatur county airport, Bainbridge, GA. At approximately 50 feet from the end of runway 09 the pilot pulled back on power for touchdown. As the… - [Incident 20161029017259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161029017259I.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Odessa, TX · Oct 29, 2016 · N631AC · Minor damage > Pilot was making a flat, low pass in an oil collection field. He was flying south into the wind keeping his target on the left side. There was a high thin overcast so the sun was not beaming into him, but he was wearing sunglasses. The wire was on the left… - [Accident 20150318004829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150318004829A.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Greensboro, NC · Mar 18, 2015 · N43MT · Substantial damage > Before touchdown a gusty crosswind from the left lifted the left wing resulting in the aircraft striking the ground on the right side. The right wing spar was bent. There was damage to the right main gear and tailwheel. The prop also struke the ground… - [Accident 20120302006489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120302006489A.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Bedminister, NJ · Mar 2, 2012 · N518F · Substantial damage > The flight instructor and private pilot were practicing emergency landings at the sommerset NJ. Airport. The private pilot was in the process of practicing an emergency landing to runway 30 at smg. The private pilot was in the process of loosing altitude to… - [Accident 20111115028209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111115028209A.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Baker, CA · Nov 15, 2011 · N497AC · Substantial damage > Landed at a off airport/airstrip and the right wing hit the ground - [Accident 20090404003219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090404003219A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Monterey, CA · Apr 4, 2009 · N224RA · Destroyed > (-23) Upon takeoff on runway 10 right at kmry, the pilot misjudged the quartering tailwinds, (330 degrees at 6 knots) and its effect on the aircraft which resulted in the loss of lift and airspeed resulting in loss of control at rotation. The aircraft… - [Accident 20080308011839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080308011839A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Tracy, CA · Mar 8, 2008 · N75SE · Substantial damage > (-23) To demonstrate an emergency return to the runway of departure after an engine failure, the CFI made a low approach to runway 30 at 1Q4, climbed to about 500 to 600 feet, retarded the throttle to simulate an engine failure, and maneuvered to make a… - [Accident 20040211013689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040211013689A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Sebring, FL · Feb 11, 2004 · N246SG · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft was attempting a landing on rny 18 at Sebring municipal airport; winds were light & variable. Pilot stated that all aspects of the approach and landing were normal until very shortly after the touchdown, the plane veered to the left; and the… - [Accident 20031114032979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031114032979A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Los Angeles, CA · Nov 14, 2003 · N124WD · Substantial damage > (-23) The student pilot was performing touch & go's with full stops. The pilot had already performed two successful take-off and landings on runway 12. The pilot had completed his third landing south, on runway 12, just beyond the numbers, bounced the… - [Accident 20030603017689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030603017689A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Frederick, MD · Jun 3, 2003 · N77GA · Substantial damage > (-23) During a tail wheel check out the instructor, Mr. Steven harris, mishandled a recovery from a bad landing and caused the airplane to become airborne 45 degrees to the runway center line. The airplane then settled back to the runway and scraped the right… - [Incident 19780203005359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780203005359I.md): Blanca 7ECA · Wien Lake, AK · Feb 3, 1978 · N8571V · Minor damage > Pilot making a turn during taxi, axle nuts pulled off bolts on gear leg. Gear collapsed. - [Accident 19770626015169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770626015169A.md): Blanca 7ECA · Livengood, AK · Jun 26, 1977 · N8571V · Substantial damage > Student pilot not auth to land at this airport - [Accident 19760904027599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760904027599A.md): Blanca 7ECA · Charleston, SC · Sep 4, 1976 · N2953G · Substantial damage > The 2 r main ldg gr attach bolts failed on landing.1 bolt crystallized,1 bolt had prexisting crack - [Accident 19751226042209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751226042209A.md): Blanca 7GCAA · Soldotna, AK · Dec 26, 1975 · N6339N · Substantial damage ## 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 ('2121002') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-7gcaa/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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