# NTSB investigations: Champion 7EC

A list on [Champion 7EC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ec.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 3 · 141 investigations

- [NTSB ERA26LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA260.md): Champion 7EC · Highgate, VT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2026 · N4346C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC26LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA035.md): Champion 7EC · Hollis, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Apr 30, 2026 · N7436B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN25FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA005.md): Champion 7EC · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 7, 2024 · N4337C · Substantial damage
  > On October 7, 2024, about 1240 central daylight time, a Champion 7EC airplane, N4337C, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN23LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA250.md): Champion 7EC · Waunakee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2023 · N80461 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb due to a worn manual fuel primer pump locking mechanism, which resulted in an unlocked primer and an overly rich fuel mixture.
- [NTSB ANC22FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22FA053.md): Champion 7EC · Valdez, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 12, 2022 · N4340C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA060.md): Champion 7EC · Northhampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2020 · N9721N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during an off-airport landing on soft sand, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN20LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA260.md): Champion 7EC · Port O'Conner, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N9891B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a stuck intake valve.
- [NTSB GAA19CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA177.md): Champion 7EC · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2019 · N815PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff as he attempted to avoid power lines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA18LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA040.md): Champion 7EC · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2017 · N7586E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN16LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA251.md): Champion 7EC · Placedo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2016 · N9891B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection of the fuel system that failed to detect a deteriorated fuel line and a misrigged fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s…
- [NTSB GAA15CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA006.md): Champion 7EC · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2015 · N8905R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA357.md): Champion 7EC · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2013 · N4738E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA11CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA303.md): Champion 7EC-703 · Moultonboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2011 · N61980 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR10CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA447.md): Champion 7EC · Aurora, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2010 · N7415B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go around after landing, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC10CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA070.md): Champion 7EC · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2010 · N4697E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI07CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA155.md): Champion 7EC · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N9904Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the excessive pull-up during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in the stall. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX06LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA293.md): Champion 7EC · Clipper Mills, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2006 · N9575S · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment from ingestion of marijuana.
- [NTSB MIA06LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA068.md): Champion 7EC · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2006 · N4387C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control due to the spring connecting the rudder to the tailwheel horn being detached.
- [NTSB CHI06CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA056.md): Champion 7EC · Platteville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2005 · N7592B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing. A factor was the snow bank the pilot encountered.
- [NTSB ANC05LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA149.md): Champion 7EC · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N4384C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering over wildlife, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with trees. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB IAD05LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA011.md): Champion 7EC · Clarksburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2004 · N4306C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to operate the airplane's brake pedals which resulted in the loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA126.md): American Champion 7EC · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2003 · N607EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA114.md): Champion 7EC · Mattawa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N7415B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind condition and the high vegetation (sage brush) which the aircraft rolled into before nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC01LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA119.md): Champion 7EC · Monson, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2001 · N4737E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during climb due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB FTW98LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA409.md): Champion 7EC · Catoosa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N9098B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC96FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA158.md): Champion 7EC · May Creek, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N9061B · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering and/or flying at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot allowed the weight and balance (aft…
- [NTSB NYC96LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA151.md): American Champion 7EC · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1996 · N8910R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop and dragging of the wing on the runway.
- [NTSB NYC93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA160.md): Aeronca 7EC · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N4306C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control after landing, resulting in a departure from the runway and a collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA142.md): Champion 7EC · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N9099B · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's inadequate supervision of the flight, the dual student's failure to maintain directional control and improper use of the normal brakes. Contributing to this accident was the dual student's improper use of the rudder.
- [NTSB FTW93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA057.md): Champion 7EC · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N9891B · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC93FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA148.md): Champion 7EC · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1992 · N8958R · Destroyed
  > Collision with the terrain for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB ANC92FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA162.md): Champion 7EC · Seward, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N4362C · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an adequate altitude in mountainous terrain, in moderate-to-severe turbulent conditions, which resulted in a loss of control. In addition, the pilot was physically impaired due to alcohol. Factors contributing to the…
- [NTSB FTW91LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA111.md): Champion 7ECA · Clinton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1991 · N7507B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control due to locked wheel brake on the left landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC91FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA023.md): Champion 7EC · Eagle River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1991 · N8988R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA150.md): Champion 7EC · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N9836Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during initial climb after takeoff. The pilot's lack of experience in the airplane is a factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA133.md): Champion 7EC · Hamilton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1990 · N4352C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB DEN90LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA070.md): Champion 7EC · Pine Ridge, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1990 · N4301C · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed, after diverting his attention, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA125.md): Champion 7EC · St George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1989 · N7525E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot. The gusty crosswind, soft terrain, and ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MKC89FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA055.md): Champion 7EC · Luxemburg, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1989 · N7596E · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and loss of aircraft control. The pilot's failure to observe weight and balance limitations of the aircraft was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI89LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA003.md): Champion 7EC · Bainbridge, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1988 · N9836Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX88LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA166.md): Champion 7EC · Mayer, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1988 · N7586E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC88LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA080.md): Champion 7EC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1988 · N9061B · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot lost directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The aircraft groundlooped to the left, striking a fence. The pilot reported that he came in high and hurried his approach to fit in with the flow of air traffic at the…
- [NTSB MIA88LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA062.md): Champion 7EC · Ocoee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1987 · N4387C · Substantial damage
  > The plt rprtd that before takeoff, he made a thorough preflt, which included a check of the fuel sys for contaminates & water, but no discrepancies were noted. Shortly after takeoff, at an alt of aprx 100 ft, the eng sputtered & lost pwr. The plt stated he…
- [NTSB CHI87LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA165.md): Champion 7EC · Lake Monroe, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1987 · N4365C · Substantial damage
  > The float equipped acft took off from Lake Monroe with 2 rated plts on board. The plt-in-command (PIC) stated that the takeoff distance may have been about 20% longer than normal. He said that after climbing about 200 to 250 ft, the coplt began a rgt turn,…
- [NTSB MKC87FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA103.md): Champion 7EC · Delia, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1987 · N7556E · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that the aircraft was performing high speed, low level passes over the homes of some friends and relatives when, suddenly, it started a steep climb over a tree line. The aircraft appeared to slow down at the top of the climb; then it leveled…
- [NTSB ANC87FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87FA031.md): Champion 7EC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1987 · N7539B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command accomplished unauthorized repairs to his airplane after an incident four days earlier. He repaired the right main landing gear by using a common door hinge to attach it to the fuselage. Upon landing, the door hinge failed and control of…
- [NTSB ANC87FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87FA033.md): Champion 7EC · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1987 · N7539B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the wing tip to descend into brush and willows while turning to avoid obscured sky conditions. The turn was downwind and the airplane stalled and struck the snow while skidding sideways.
- [NTSB CHI85LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA144.md): Champion 7EC · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1985 · N7401B · Substantial damage
  > On takeoff, at about 150 ft AGL, all power was lost and the pilot executed a forced landing on the airport. Post-accident inspection revealed contamination in the fuel manifold valve.
- [NTSB NYC85LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA010.md): Bellanca 7EC · Machias, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1984 · N4308C · Substantial damage
  > About 30 min into the flt the plt noticed a higher than normal engine oil temp. Shortly thereafter the engine lost pwr. During the forced landing in a river bed the acft collided with large boulders.
- [NTSB ANC84FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA044.md): Champion 7EC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1984 · N4374C · Substantial damage
  > The acft swerved and collided with a snowbank during landing. The wind was calm and the rwy dry. After the collision the right landing gear collapsed.

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

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