# NTSB investigations: Champion 7ECA

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

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

Page 1 of 9 · 406 investigations

- [NTSB WPR26LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA096.md): Champion 7ECA · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 4, 2026 · N9976Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of brakes, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA26LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA008.md): Champion 7ECA · East Rockingham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2025 · N63BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC25LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA062.md): Champion 7ECA · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2025 · N5169X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR25FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA145.md): Champion 7ECA · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 29, 2025 · N6310N · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor’s delayed response to an improper landing approach and runway overshoot, which resulted in an impact with an airport perimeter fence and trees.
- [NTSB ERA24LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA359.md): Champion 7ECA · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2024 · N9580S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA24LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA311.md): Champion 7ECA · Beaufort, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2024 · N9581S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR20CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA160.md): Champion 7ECA · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2020 · N9557S · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during initial climb with gusting wind that resulted in a collision with power lines and the terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA036.md): Champion 7ECA · Starkville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2019 · N9566S · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to visually confirm the remaining fuel onboard during the intermediate stop.
- [NTSB ERA20FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA003.md): Champion 7ECA · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 5, 2019 · N2561G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to relinquish the airplane controls to the instructor during a power-off stall maneuver, which prevented the instructor’s recovering from the stall.
- [NTSB GAA18CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA279.md): Champion 7ECA · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2018 · N6333N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in variable crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA462.md): Champion 7ECA · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N9682S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA413.md): Champion 7ECA · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2017 · N2537F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC16FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16FA057.md): Champion 7ECA · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2016 · N9541S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep low-altitude turn following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control at too low…
- [NTSB WPR16CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16CA121.md): Champion 7ECA · Brookings, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2016 · N9583S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA16LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA166.md): Champion 7ECA · Tannersville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2016 · N5094X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA175.md): Champion 7ECA · Kinder, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2016 · N9611S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing, an airstrip excursion, impact with a fence and the subsequent airplane fire.
- [NTSB GAA16CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA057.md): Champion 7ECA · Eufaula, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2015 · N9649S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind, resulting in a loss off directional control, excessive brake application, and a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN16LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA025.md): Champion 7ECA · Sheridan, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2015 · N9105L · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA15LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA284.md): Champion 7ECA · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2015 · N9132L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly calculate the fuel consumption rate and to properly monitor the fuel status in flight and his decision to continue the flight despite signs of an engine problem, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel…
- [NTSB GAA15CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA065.md): Champion 7ECA · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2015 · N6096F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR15CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA041.md): Champion 7ECA · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2014 · N2563F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA14LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA212.md): Champion 7ECA · Taylorsville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2014 · N9122E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper approach, which resulted in a long landing right of the runway centerline and the airplane’s subsequent collision with a riding mower that would have been difficult for the pilot to see due to its color and the nose-high attitude of the…
- [NTSB WPR14CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA016.md): Champion 7ECA · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2013 · N9599S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while flying low over a field which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC13FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA090.md): Champion 7ECA · Sutton, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2013 · N9624S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of marijuana, which likely degraded his psychomotor…
- [NTSB ERA11LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA416.md): Champion 7ECA · Hinesville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N5191X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the carburetor air filter by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the filter becoming dislodged and obstructing the carburetor. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not maintain…
- [NTSB ERA10LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA351.md): Champion 7ECA · Thomasville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2010 · N73PC · Substantial damage
  > The improper reinstallation of the airplane’s oleo piston assembly during an annual inspection, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear during touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR09LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA293.md): Champion 7ECA · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N8339V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC09CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA055.md): Champion 7ECA · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2009 · N2532F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an off- airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR09FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA200.md): Champion 7ECA · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2009 · N5174X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering within a canyon in mountainous terrain, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR09LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA124.md): Champion 7ECA · Salinas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2009 · N2835G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire while intentionally maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC08LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA061.md): Champion 7ECA · Soldotna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N9650S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the rudder gust lock prior to the flight.
- [NTSB NYC07CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA103.md): Champion 7ECA · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2007 · N6341N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude while maneuvering for a banner pickup, which resulted in the banner rope becoming entangled in the airplane's landing gear, and a hard landing, during the ensuing emergency off airport landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA093.md): Champion 7ECA · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2007 · N6096F · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the left main landing gear shock absorbing strut during takeoff. A missing screw was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW07CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA014.md): Champion 7ECA · Ethel, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2006 · N2590F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees and terrain. Contributing factors were the prevailing fog and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW06LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA074.md): Champion 7ECA · Forrest City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2006 · N9007L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures while attempting to start the engine by hand-proping the engine.
- [NTSB DFW06CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA044.md): Champion 7ECA · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2005 · N7569F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll-out. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA05CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA150.md): American Champion 7ECA · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2005 · N16JE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include a crosswind, and soft terrain just off the side of the runway surface.
- [NTSB DEN05CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA073.md): Champion 7ECA · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2005 · N11065 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which failed to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles. Contributing factors included the miscalculated weight and balance and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX05LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA158.md): Champion 7ECA · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2005 · N42LC · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI05CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA096.md): Champion 7ECA · Mexico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2005 · N11177 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently using the wrong runway for takeoff, which resulted in a tailwind condition. Factors to the accident were the tailwind, the aborted takeoff, the wet grass runway, and the road embankment.
- [NTSB LAX04CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA307.md): Champion 7ECA · Williams, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N2583F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition and his failure to maintain directional/airplane control during landing rollout. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind and the pilot's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI04WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA235.md): Champion 7ECA · Angle Inlet, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 23, 2004 · N11083 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA067.md): Champion 7ECA · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N5235X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and the tree.
- [NTSB CHI03LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA089.md): Champion 7ECA · Raymond, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N1814G · Substantial damage
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot and his ostentatious display. The power lines and the pilot's maneuvering at low altitude were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA042.md): Champion 7ECA · Faulkton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N2557F · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained during an after landing taxi on the runway by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience and downhill terrain off the runway were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC02LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA179.md): Champion 7ECA · Stow, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N5091X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recover from a bounce landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a vehicle. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ANC02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA120.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Gakona, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2002 · N9994Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and his excessive use of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing down. A contributing factor in the accident was wet, high grass along the runway…
- [NTSB SEA02LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA134.md): Champion 7ECA · Kittitas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N9542S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight inspection of the fuel resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the rocky terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA115.md): Champion 7ECA · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2001 · N5189X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA149.md): Champion 7ECA · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N1669G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees.

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

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