# NTSB investigations: 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 · 64 investigations

- [NTSB ERA25LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA147.md): Champion 7AC · Palmetto, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2025 · N1369E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inability to overpower control inputs made by the student pilot during initial climb, which resulted in the airplane impacting powerlines and the ground.
- [NTSB CEN22LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA114.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cook, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2022 · N2923E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure the snow-covered takeoff area was safe, which resulted in a collision with ice and subsequent landing gear damage.
- [NTSB ERA19TA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA182.md): Aeronca 7AC · Concord, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · May 27, 2019 · N1797E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane brake assemblies revealed no anomalies that would have caused the right brake to lock, which…
- [NTSB GAA17CA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA471.md): Champion 7ACA · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2017 · N1227G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s use of excessive braking, which led to a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA16LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA220.md): Champion 7AC · Gorham, NH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2016 · N83578 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after the airplane’s initial failure to climb.
- [NTSB ERA16CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA178.md): Champion 7AC · Jasper, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2016 · N82463 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind which resulted in a loss of directional control at touchdown and collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR15LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA036.md): Champion 7AC · Darby, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2014 · N84462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA10CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA271.md): Champion 7BCM · Kingston, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2010 · N1415E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA09CA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA386.md): Champion 7AC · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N1397E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle for start.
- [NTSB LAX04LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA239.md): Champion 7AC · La Porte, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2004 · N81471 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while flying along a mountainous ravine.
- [NTSB FTW03LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA200.md): Champion 7AC · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N84426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an inadvertent stall of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA02FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA001.md): Champion 7AC/BCM · Woodstock, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2001 · N82049 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and inflight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC96LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA083.md): Champion 7AC · Clear, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1996 · N83995 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in that he failed to ensure that the cabin door was properly secured for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were: the open cabin door and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA194.md): Champion 7AC · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N351T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down.
- [NTSB ATL93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA029.md): Champion 7AC · Troy, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1992 · N1115E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his failure to attain a proper climb rate, and the inadvertent stalling of the aircraft while attempting to avoid high obstructions (trees). Factors were the rough, uneven runway conditions, the high obstructions,…
- [NTSB SEA91FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA156.md): Champion 7AC · Burns, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N3006E · Substantial damage
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the student pilot (pilot-in-command), and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: physical impairment of the student pilot/owner/operator from carbon…
- [NTSB NYC90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA098.md): Aeronca 7AC · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1990 · N112AW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper control input and the instructior's inadequate response. The student's interference with the flight controls as the instructor attempted recovery was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC88LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA152.md): Champion 7AC · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1988 · N81725 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX87LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA333.md): Aeronca Champ 7AC · Victorville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1987 · N85022 · Substantial damage
  > While climbing out over a ridge, the instructor, who was sitting in back, heard his student yell something. The instructor looked out the front windscreen just in time to see powerlines. Simultaneously, the student pushed the stick forward to go under the…
- [NTSB DEN87LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA075.md): Aeronca 7AC · Columbus, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1987 · N6050V · Substantial damage
  > A pre-solo student and CFI were practicing landings. The CFI reduced pwr on climbout at 300 to 400 feet. During the discussion of what to do in case of lost pwr on takeoff, the student executed a steep, 180 degree turn, toward the arpt. The acft stalled, and…
- [NTSB ATL85FLT10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FLT10.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mcewen, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 6, 1985 · N83053 · Destroyed
  > The plt stated the acft stalled during a turn at an alt between 200 and 300 ft AGL. Recovery was not accomplished prior to the acft impacting the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC85FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA090.md): Aeronca 7AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1985 · N83995 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a parked helicopter during landing. The acft had left the rwy at midfield & collided with the parked acft. The plt stated that he lost directional control after lndg. A rwy light on the left side of the rwy aprx 900 ft from the approach…
- [NTSB SEA84LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA197.md): Aeronca 7AC · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1984 · N83233 · Substantial damage
  > While maneuvering plt heard a loud chatter coming from the engine accompanied by a loss of power. Plt reduced remaining power and initiated a forced landing in a rough barley field. Post accident investigation revealed the crankshaft broke near the number two…
- [NTSB NYC83LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA101.md): Aeronca 7AC · Millbrook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1983 · N719 · Destroyed
  > The pilot was using runway 17 for takeoff when he lost directional control. The acft went off the left side of the runway and over an embankment.
- [NTSB ATL82FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA243.md): Aeronca 7AC · Greenwood, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1982 · N67JH · Destroyed
  > Pilot was flying to spot deer. When deer were spotted pilot banked steeply to get better look, stalled and only had time to level wings before ground impact.
- [NTSB LAX82DA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA065.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 6, 1982 · N71681 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Bellanca N71681 was awaiting clearance for takeoff when Cessna N3343D taxied into the turning propeller during a positioning maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA82DYM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYM02.md): Aeronca 7AC · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 11, 1981 · N82043 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FKG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKG47.md): Champion 7AC · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1981 · N3118E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DER08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DER08.md): Aeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 28, 1979 · N85121 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHD18.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Egg Harbor, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1977 · N84248 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77DYM28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYM28.md): Aeronca 7AC · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1977 · N82960 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FET06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FET06.md): Aeronca 7AC · Remington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1976 · N2421E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPJ43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPJ43.md): Aeronca 7FC · Thomas, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1976 · N8952R · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC76DAH01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAH01.md): Aeronca 7AC · Dillingham, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 23, 1976 · N2041E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FRJ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FRJ28.md): Champion 7AC · San Augustine, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 3, 1975 · N84178 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DNC49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DNC49.md): Aeronca 7DC · Winterport, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1974 · N84775 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD74DLQ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DLQ19.md): Aeronca 7FC · Falmouth, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1974 · N8952R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DKW25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DKW25.md): Aeronca 7AC · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1974 · N83053 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73DUG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUG59.md): Champion 7CCM · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1973 · N1052E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DKJ51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DKJ51.md): Aeronca 7AC · Atmore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1972 · N2821E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72FUQ64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUQ64.md): Aeronca 7AC · Simi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 2, 1972 · N3651E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71AM094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM094.md): Aeronca 7AC · Arab, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 9, 1971 · N83857 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC71FDM44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FDM44.md): Champion 7AC · Pillager, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 23, 1971 · N3569E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0171.md): Aeronca 7AC · Pelzer, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1968 · N83460 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68A0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68A0061.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Hopland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 26, 1968 · N82743 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC68D0336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0336.md): Aeronca 7AC · Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1967 · N82455 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0340.md): Aeronca 7AC · Strongsville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1967 · N2733E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68D0249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68D0249.md): Aeronica 7AC · Fredonia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1967 · N4221E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0145.md): Aeronca 7AC · Strongsville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1967 · N83144 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67D0195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0195.md): Aeronca 7AC · Monroe, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1966 · N83091 · Substantial damage

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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 ('21101MA')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ac/ntsb

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