# FAA incident reports: Champion 7AC A list on [Champion 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ac.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 60 reports - [Accident 20250318010859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250318010859A.md): Champion 7AC · Palmetto, FL · Mar 18, 2025 · N1369E · Destroyed > Aircraft took off and almost inmediately turned left, flew over hangars and hit a power line and crashed on a parked vehicle. Aircraft was destroyed, occupants were severely injured and medavac. - [Accident 20220129001069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220129001069A.md): Champion 7AC · Cook, MN · Jan 29, 2022 · N2923E · Substantial damage > 2022-01-29 N2923 takeoff from parallel snow to runway 31 at kcqm It was a nice day and the PIC was going to fly with his [privacy data omitted]. His airplane was on two main mount skis and the tailwheel. The PIC had just gotten his pilot?s license this… - [Accident 20190527005229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190527005229A.md): Champion 7AC · Concord, GA · May 27, 2019 · N1797E · Substantial damage > On may 27, 2019 at approximately 1000 EST, N1797E, a tail wheeled Aeronca 7AC airplane conducting a part 91 flight, was involved in an accident at coordinates 33°02?37? North and 84°25?55? West. On board the aircraft at the time of the accident was only the… - [Accident 20170805010319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170805010319A.md): Champion 7AC · Nampa, ID · Aug 5, 2017 · N1227G · Substantial damage > This accident occurred during a flight training event. The first pilot (PIC seated in the back seat) was exercising the privileges of his flight instructor certificate by giving a flight review to the second pilot (trainee in the front seat) who was an ATP… - [Accident 20160616009379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160616009379A.md): Champion 7AC · Gorham, NH · Jun 16, 2016 · N83578 · Substantial damage > Pilot, with passenger (wife) depart Gorham municipal new hampshire airport (2G8) when aircraft lost power and crashed in a wooded area on northwest end of the airport runway. - [Accident 20160423004659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160423004659A.md): Champion 7AC · Jasper, AL · Apr 23, 2016 · N82463 · Substantial damage > On crosswind landing aircraft touched down initally on right main landing gear. Then rolled onto left main landing gear. The oleo case frame failed at the upper fuselage attach points allowing left main gear to collapse. Left wing, left horizontal stabilizor… - [Incident 20150121000329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150121000329I.md): Champion 7AC · Shelby, NC · Jan 21, 2015 · N4221E · Minor damage > Upon landing, aircraft ran off right side of runway 23, and traveled up an embankment. Right gear caught ridge of embankment, spinning the aircraft 180 degrees coming to rest facing the runway with right gear collapsed and propeller splintered. - [Accident 20141107020169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141107020169A.md): Champion 7AC · Darby, MT · Nov 7, 2014 · N84462 · Destroyed > On November 07, 2014 at approximately 09:07 mountain standard time (MST) the pilot of N84462 lost control of the aircraft while on approach to a grass airstrip 4 miles south of Darby, Montana. N84462 impacted the ground short of the grass airstrip resulting… - [Incident 20110604010479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110604010479I.md): Champion 7AC · Rapid City, SD · Jun 4, 2011 · N83318 · Minor damage > This incident occurred on June 4, 2011 at Ellsworth, afb. Pilot [privacy data omitted], flew N83318, a champ from Ellsworth Afb to spearfish, SD. The pilot was taxiing out for takeoff, at approximately 1620, when he encountered a wind gust. A wind gust caused… - [Accident 20100515034099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100515034099A.md): Champion 7AC · Kingston, TN · May 15, 2010 · N1415E · Minor damage > Pilot attempted to land on grass next to runway. Grass had not been mowed in some time. On touch down airplane flipped on its back. Top of rudder bent, left wing strut bent. Nose bowl and lower engine cowl bent. Suspect left wing spar broken. - [Incident 20080929849509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080929849509I.md): Champi 7AC · Spearfish, SD · Sep 29, 2008 · N2755E · Minor damage > (-23) This incident occurred on 09-29-08 about 1000 MDT at Spearfish municipal airport, Spearfish, SD. During landing attempt pilot made a hard landing on runway 26. The hard landing may have contributed to the left main gear collapse while pilot was… - [Incident 20080514839129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080514839129I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Bolair, WV · May 14, 2008 · N2902E · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft departed richwood, WV (3I4) for pleasure flight to upper glade area of cranberry wilderness refuge in webster county, WV. While descending from 4500 ft engine lost power at approximately 4200 ft over Bolair, WV. Pilot initiated emergency… - [Incident 20070321003179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070321003179I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Mount Ida, AR · Mar 21, 2007 · N84715 · Minor damage > (-23) On March 21, 2007, at approximately 1105 CST, N84715, a 7-AC, ground-looped after landing at Mount Ida, Arkansas (7M3). The pilot stated the he experienced a strong crosswind from the right causing the aircraft to bounce approximately one foot. The… - [Incident 20051018025359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051018025359I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Morganton, NC · Oct 18, 2005 · N4221E · Minor damage > (-23) Wx 1822Z mrn 10 240/7 28/4 A2992. Ac departed ukf 1400 LCL and arrived mrn 1415 LCL. Pilot stated on the phone that he was the PIC and that he "bounced" the landing. He also mentioned that the passenger in the back [privacy data omitted] may have taken… - [Accident 20040612011609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040612011609A.md): Bbavia 7AC · La Porte, CA · Jun 12, 2004 · N81471 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) The student pilot collided with the ground after striking some trees in mountainous terrain. Prior to departing the quincy, CA airport, the pilot attached photographic equipment to the aircraft's right hand lift strut. He was flying in the vicinity of… - [Accident 20030701020689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030701020689A.md): Bbavia 7AC · San Antonio, TX · Jul 1, 2003 · N84426 · Substantial damage > (-23) Inspectors statement: accident #FTW03LA200; date of occurrence: July 1, 2003; date of onsite investigation: July 1, 2003. Aircraft data: make/model aronca 7AC; registration N84426; serial number 7AC-3123; registered owner viggiano, louis jr.; aircraft… - [Accident 20011007028679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011007028679A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Woodstock, AL · Oct 7, 2001 · N82049 · No damage · 1 fatal > (.19) On October 7, 2001, about 1700 central daylight time, a champion 7AC/BCM, N82049, registered to and operated by champion flyers flying club, inc., as a title 14 CFR part 91 personal flight, crashed while maneuvering in the vicinity of Woodstock,… - [Incident 19980405012019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980405012019I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Mount Ida, AR · Apr 5, 1998 · N351T · Minor damage > Narrative: during the landing roll out the pilot observed a dog run onto the runway. The pilot then changed the aircraft direction to miss impacting the dog and exited the runway onto the ground and encountered a depression (ditch) which caused the landing… - [Accident 19960605012789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960605012789A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Clear, AK · Jun 5, 1996 · N83995 · Substantial damage > Door came open on takeoff. Aborted and ran off end runway trying to keep a pet dog in aircraft. Rough remote strip. - [Accident 19960501009121A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960501009121A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Pine Bluff, AR · May 1, 1996 · N351T · Substantial damage > Pilot hand propped aircraft, throttle highrpm, came loose from tie down, made wide right circle, hit plane. (-23) on Wednesday, may 1, 1996, at 12:15 CST, an Aeronca 7AC, N351T, registered to william l. henry of little rock, AR, collided with a parked Cessna… - [Incident 19940817039039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940817039039I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Edgewood, NM · Aug 17, 1994 · N85792 · Minor damage > Lost directional control on wheel landing. Veered off runway collapsed main gear. Gear installed too much toe in. - [Accident 19921126047879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921126047879A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Troy, TN · Nov 26, 1992 · N1115E · Substantial damage > Tailwind takeoff from farm field. Noted unable clear trees. Stalled avoiding same. Rough uneven surface. - [Incident 19921025049039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921025049039I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Auburn, CA · Oct 25, 1992 · N85421 · Minor damage > Pilot ground looped aircraft on landing. Wing tip hit runway. - [Incident 19920621025419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920621025419I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Plymouth, IN · Jun 21, 1992 · N85367 > Engine lost power on climb. Forced landing. Found a defective engine crankcase. - [Accident 19910705026109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910705026109A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Burns, OR · Jul 5, 1991 · N3006E · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Flying passenger with revoked student permit and no annual. Wreckage indicates a stall. Carbon monoxide in blood. - [Incident 19910330016719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910330016719I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Shreveport, LA · Mar 30, 1991 · N84084 · Minor damage > Left gear hanging after takeoff. Gear collapsed on landing. Oleo strut had failed. - [Incident 19910318005669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910318005669I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Pine Bluff, AR · Mar 18, 1991 · N351T · Minor damage > Pilot hand propping engine to warm oil. No intent to fly. Engine started. Aircraft moved hitting pilot and hangar. - [Incident 19901011052919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901011052919I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Tooele, UT · Oct 11, 1990 · N82870 · Minor damage > Lost directional control on landing rollout. Veered off runway hitting an embankment. - [Accident 19900430014879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900430014879A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Kutztown, PA · Apr 30, 1990 · N112AW · Substantial damage > Instructor allowed aircraft to stall on climbout. Failed to overcome students back pressure on controls. - [Incident 19891015053839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891015053839I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Palm Springs, CA · Oct 15, 1989 · N1392E · Minor damage > Hit roof on takeoff in turbulence. Lost control engine flooded. Recovered made hard landing. Seat belt not secured. - [Accident 19880611030269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880611030269A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Coldfoot, AK · Jun 11, 1988 · N81725 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Wreckage found 7YRS after aircraft became missing. Power at impact. Wreckage indicates stall spin prior impact. - [Accident 19870911051809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870911051809A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Victorville, CA · Sep 11, 1987 · N85022 · Substantial damage > The second pilot panicked and nosed the aircraft to the ground. Downdrafts were encountered crossing a ridge. - [Incident 19870829057659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870829057659I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Greenwood, IN · Aug 29, 1987 · N85750 · Minor damage > Lost directional control on landing. Departed runway side. Right gear collapsed. - [Incident 19870719073439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870719073439I.md): Bbavia STC7 · Arnolds Park, IA · Jul 19, 1987 · N84972 · Minor damage > Engine quit at en route altitude. Emergency landing on golf course. Nosed over on landing. Vapor lock suspected. - [Accident 19870327007699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870327007699A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Columbus, MT · Mar 27, 1987 · N6050V · Destroyed > The student made a steep turn during a simulated engine loss on takeoff. The aircraft stalled into a wheat field. - [Incident 19850920053579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850920053579I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Fullerton, CA · Sep 20, 1985 · N1392E · Minor damage > Engine lost power on takeoff. Struck an outhouse during landing. Power loss cause not reported. - [Accident 19850906043699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850906043699A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Mcewen, TN · Sep 6, 1985 · N83053 · Destroyed > Stalled aircraft while turning at low altitude. Impacted downsloping ground and burned. Aircraft out of annual. - [Accident 19840809042079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840809042079A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Prineville, OR · Aug 9, 1984 · N83233 · Substantial damage > Aircraft crashed during emergency landing after engine failure. Broken crankshaft caused engine failure. - [Incident 19831002066279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831002066279I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Harrisburg, OR · Oct 2, 1983 · N2816E · Minor damage > Lost control and ground looped while landing in a ten knotcrosswind. - [Accident 19830423075399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830423075399A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Millbrook, NY · Apr 23, 1983 · N719 · Destroyed > Directional control was lost on takeoff roll. Departed side of runway and went over an embankment. - [Accident 19820822042589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820822042589A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Greenwood, MS · Aug 22, 1982 · N67JH · Destroyed > Stalled while making a steep low altitude turn. Unable to recover prior ground impact. Had been spotting deer. - [Accident 19820206004542A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820206004542A.md): Bbavia 7KCAB · San Jose, CA · Feb 6, 1982 · N71681 · Minor damage > N3343D taxied into prop during taxi for takeoff. - [Accident 19811011066889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811011066889A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Corvallis, OR · Oct 11, 1981 · N82043 · Substantial damage > Improper use of brakes during wheel landing caused aircraft to flip inverted. - [Accident 19810913060139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810913060139A.md): Bbavia 7AC · Stone Mountain, GA · Sep 13, 1981 · N3118E · Substantial damage > Aircraft veered off runway during landing. Pilot claimed no directional control. No malfunction found. - [Incident 19810418040369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810418040369I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Hallam, PA · Apr 18, 1981 · N2725E · Minor damage > A gust of wind flipped aircraft over while taxiing for takeoff. - [Incident 19810125010179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810125010179I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Plainville, CT · Jan 25, 1981 · N719 · Minor damage > Bounced on landing, lost control and sent of runway. - [Accident 19791028035789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791028035789A.md): Blanca 7AC · Alexandria, MN · Oct 28, 1979 · N85121 · Substantial damage > Aircraft hit wires on final approach to land on a farm field. - [Incident 19780605044629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780605044629I.md): Bbavia 7AC · Kenai, AK · Jun 5, 1978 · N83995 · Minor damage > Right main separated at liftoff due to a broken bolt in the oleo assembly. - [Incident 19780430014979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780430014979I.md): Blanca 7AC · Godley, TX · Apr 30, 1978 · N2683E · Minor damage > On base leg engine quit. Landed short of runway. Probable carb ice. - [Incident 19780415012519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780415012519I.md): Blanca 7AC · Santa Monica, CA · Apr 15, 1978 · N85421 · Minor damage > Pilot lost directional control after landing with crosswind, ran off runway. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-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 ('21101MA') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-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. 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