# FAA incident reports: Champion 7FC A list on [Champion 7FC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7fc.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 87 reports - [Incident 20260319003229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260319003229I.md): Champion 7FC · Manvel, TX · Mar 19, 2026 · N9058B · Minor damage > Pilot took off and the landing gear lock component failed allowing the right main gear to release from normal landing position. Pilot was informed of the unsafe condition of the gear and called for emergency equipment to stand-bye. Pilot initated an emergency… - [Incident 20260308001039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260308001039I.md): Champion 7FC · Tulsa, OK · Mar 8, 2026 · N7692E · Minor damage > On March 8, 2026 at approximately 1300 local time, an Aeronca Champion 7FC aircraft departed Tulsa Riverside Airport (krvs) and flew to okmulgee regional airport (kokm). After arriving in the airspace at kokm, a person on the ground at kokm noticed that the… - [Accident 20250731011409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250731011409A.md): Champion 7FC · Moriarty, NM · Jul 31, 2025 · N50778 · Substantial damage > On July 31, 2025, at around 0830 MST, a Champion 7FC executed a landing at Moriarty Municipal Airport while on a personal flight performing touch and go manuvers. The landing manuver resulted in an accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the… - [Accident 20231003020739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231003020739A.md): Champion 7FC · Hawkinsville, GA · Oct 3, 2023 · N4878E · Substantial damage > Hawkinsville, GA: [privacy data omitted], Aeronca 7FC, experienced a rough running engine and executed a hard forced landing in a soy bean field. POB: 2, injuries: none, damage: substantial. 10/03/2023 2200Z - [Accident 20221025016299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221025016299A.md): Champion 7FC · North Polk City, FL · Oct 25, 2022 · N6ND · Destroyed > [privacy data omitted]A 158 Champion aircraft, experienced a control malfunction while doing maneuvers north of 4FD7 airport. The aircraft wanted to start climbing and yawing to the left uncommanded. The pilot tried to regain control of the aircraft while… - [Accident 20220910016049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220910016049A.md): Champion 7FC · Maxwell, CA · Sep 10, 2022 · N7550B · Substantial damage > On September 10, 2022, the pilot[privacy data omitted] of the aircraft had purchased the aircraft the week prior to the event. He flew the aircraft for the first time on September 10, 2022. The pilot reported that the flight was uneventful. He departed… - [Incident 20210804014959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210804014959I.md): Champion 7FC · Williamson, GA · Aug 4, 2021 · N9899B · Minor damage > On August 4, 2021, approximately 1330, aircraft model Champion 7A, landing at peachstate aerodrome (GA2) in Williamson, GA. During the rollout left main gear collapsed and aircraft veer to the left of the runway. Aircraft came to a stop with damage to… - [Accident 20201128018869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201128018869A.md): Champion 7FC · Georgetown, DE · Nov 28, 2020 · N7596B · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to land on runway 4 at ged believing this was the correct runway regarding winds. Winds were actually 280 6 KTS gusting to 16 and runway 28 would have been the correct runway. Due to the gusty left and rear quartering crosswind the aircraft… - [Accident 20201014016899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201014016899A.md): Champion 7FC · Moneta, VA · Oct 14, 2020 · N7532E · Substantial damage > The flight instructor and student were flying in the traffic pattern. When doing the before landing checklist on downwind the student pilot inadvertently shut off the fuel valve when asked to turn the carburetor heat on. The flight instructor immediately… - [Incident 20171117018849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171117018849I.md): Champion 7FC · Gig Harbor, WA · Nov 17, 2017 · N9077B · Minor damage > On rollout rnwy 17 at tiw, PIC states the aircraft started to weathervane to the right. He stated there was an 18KT crosswind reported that day. He compensated by applying left brake (aircraft was not going fast enough for rudder authority). After correcting… - [Accident 20141010019059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141010019059A.md): Champion 7FC · Stoneville, NC · Oct 10, 2014 · N7591B · Substantial damage > After touch down the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The pilot attemped a go- around using improper technique, after he noticed he was headed for a sign which he hit. - [Accident 20120829019109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120829019109A.md): Champion 7FC · Terrebonne, OR · Aug 29, 2012 · N4849E · Substantial damage > Airplane crashed into trees approximately on quarter mile from approach end of unimproved dirt airstrip. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot/sole occupant sustained a broken ankle and neck/back injuries. First responders report pilot may have… - [Accident 20110618013619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110618013619A.md): Champion 7FC · Wellsville, PA · Jun 18, 2011 · N7583E · Substantial damage > During approach to land rwy 24 at airfield 62PA, pilot stalled aircraft over turf runway at approximately 10 feet above ground level. Aircraft landed hard and the nose landing gear collapsed. Aircraft flipped over and came to rest inverted on the runway… - [Incident 20100605006019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100605006019I.md): Champion 7FC · Pequot Lakes, MN · Jun 5, 2010 · N7570E · Minor damage > Private pilot in the front seat lost control of the aircraft on landing. The CFI in the rear seat failed to take control in a timely manner consequently the aircraft exited the runway midfield into an area of grass and sand. The right main landing gear… - [Accident 20090306002309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090306002309A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Thomas, OK · Mar 6, 2009 · N7681E · Substantial damage > Pilot took off from private airstrip and lost power. Attempted to land in open wheat field but when nose gear contacted the ground aircraft flipped on back resulting in substantial damage to aircraft and minor injury to passenger. 3/23/09 – examination of… - [Incident 20080614834959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080614834959I.md): Bbavia 7FC · Carthage, NC · Jun 14, 2008 · N4835E · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot landed and loss directional control after touchdown due to a crosswind, and the aircraft nosed over. No injuries and minor damage to aircraft. - [Accident 20060811017279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060811017279A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Palmetto, FL · Aug 11, 2006 · N9898B · Destroyed > (-23) On August 11, 2006 at 2000 EDT, a champion 7FC, N9898B, registered to seminole aviation assoc. Inc was departing on runway 25 at airport Manatee (48X) on climb out the pilot stated he made a right turn to a heading of 45 degrees, then changed his… - [Accident 20060805017979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060805017979A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Port Meadville, PA · Aug 5, 2006 · N9866B · Substantial damage > (-23) On August 5, 2006, at approximately 1110 local time, N9866B, an Aeronca champion 7FC with the pilot [privacy data omitted] as pilot-in-command (PIC), departed beaver run airport, a Private Airport, operating under title 14 CFR 91. At approximately 1130… - [Accident 20060218002299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060218002299A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Dover-Foxcroft, ME · Feb 18, 2006 · N7694E · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot reported that after takeoff and on climb at approximately 1,000 to 1100 feet altitude, the engine quit. The pilot stated that several attempts to restart the engine was made with no success. Subsequently the left wing hit trees and the nose of the… - [Accident 20050106002049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050106002049A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Soperton, GA · Jan 6, 2005 · N8566E · Substantial damage > (-23) After the pilot [privacy data omitted] started takeoff roll and the tail wheel just breaking ground, the aircraft banked slightly to the right. In the process of trying to level the wings the aircraft then veered to the left. The left wing struck a tree… - [Accident 20041030029569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041030029569A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Talkeetna, AK · Oct 30, 2004 · N4851E · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot, acting as a certified flight instructor (CFI), was giving flight instruction for the purpose of awarding a tail wheel endorsement. When the aircraft landed, the person receiving instruction lost control and the pilot (CFR) failed to recover.… - [Accident 20040620016919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040620016919A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Carmi, IL · Jun 20, 2004 · N7690E · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot of N7690E was executing his fourth touch and go landing on runway 36 at the Carmi, Illinois airport when he failed to maintain positive control of the aircraft which subsequently exited the runway approximately 1,000 feet from the approach end… - [Incident 20030916022959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030916022959I.md): Bbavia 7FC · Meadville, PA · Sep 16, 2003 · N9866B · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot stated that he entered traffic normally for runway 25 and intended to exit the runway at the first turn-off. The pilot determined that it was necessary to reduce his approach angle in order to successfully exit at the first turn-off but struck… - [Accident 20030627030549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030627030549A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Point Pleasant, WV · Jun 27, 2003 · N7570E · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot reported during take-off and landings at 312 (Mason County Airport), on the third complete touch and go the tail came up normally, at approximately 60 mph the airplane began to swerve to the right. The pilot applied left rudder and aileron but the… - [Accident 20020511038429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020511038429A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Neenah, WI · May 11, 2002 · N8525E · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot was making second landing at this airport when on approach aircraft suddenly dropped and contacted the ground approximately 225 feet short of runway. Pilot does not remember anything about the accident. Passenger stated that the approach was low… - [Accident 20010825022699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010825022699A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Reno, NV · Aug 25, 2001 · N9857B · Substantial damage > (.19) On August 25, 2001, at 1028 hours pacific daylight time, a champion 7FC, N9857B, was substantially damaged during a landing ground loop at the Reno/Stead Airport, Reno, Nevada. The commercial certificated pilot and one passenger were not injured. The… - [Incident 20010624013569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010624013569I.md): Bbavia 7FC · Rock Springs, WY · Jun 24, 2001 · N9097B · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot lost directional control on takeoff in gusty wind. - [Accident 19990930045149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990930045149A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Powderly, TX · Sep 30, 1999 · N4873E · No damage > (-23) Pilot lost control of a/c on landing which he blamed on the fact that his tailwheel springs had been stolen. - [Accident 19980812020599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980812020599A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Alliance, OH · Aug 12, 1998 · N8520E · Substantial damage · 2 fatal > (-23) Aircraft was on approach for runway #9 at 2D1. At approximately 400 ft. from end of runway aircraft collided with the ground in a 45 degree nose down attitude. - [Incident 19980728035809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980728035809I.md): Bbavia 7FC · Comfort, TX · Jul 28, 1998 · N9899B · Minor damage > (-5) On July 28, 1998, at 12:30 hours, a champion MD. 7FC, N9899B, owned by Mr. James urquhart of kerrville, TX and operated by Mr. John shoemaker of center point, TX, landed on a ranch field located on the property of a Mr. Harvey kramer, of Comfort, TX… - [Accident 19980719046409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980719046409A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Someville, ME · Jul 19, 1998 · N7694E · Substantial damage > (.4)The pilot began a take off in his float plane from a Pond. He said that as the plane lifted off, he was blinded by glare and became disoriented. The pilot attempted to abort the takeoff, lost directional control, and struck a tree on an island in the… - [Incident 19960618019309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960618019309I.md): Bbavia 7EC · Wahoo, NE · Jun 18, 1996 · N7513B · Minor damage > Narrative: the pilot made a normal approach to the runway. He landed hard and the aircraft began to "wheelbarrow". The nose wheel became imbedded in a soft spot on the runway. The airplane somersaulted and came to rest on its back. The only damage sustained… - [Accident 19960525011569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960525011569A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Brookings, OR · May 25, 1996 · N456JE · Substantial damage > Aircraft lost partial power on takeoff and attempted to return to airport, landed short of runway. - [Accident 19951124049729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951124049729A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Fredericksburg, TX · Nov 24, 1995 · N9899B · Substantial damage > (-16) Pilot was on a local VFR pleasure flight. On landing, aircraft ran off left side of the runway and flipped. - [Accident 19940929032379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940929032379A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Sacramento, KY · Sep 29, 1994 · N7695E · Destroyed > Takeoff roll long. On climbout saw power line. Nose high climb. Low speed elected land in cornfield. - [Accident 19940824023029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940824023029A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Tacoma, WA · Aug 24, 1994 · N7598B · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Maneuvering at 200 ft AGL observed to turn increasing bank. Nosed down to impact. Severe cardivascular disease. - [Incident 19930603024729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930603024729I.md): Bbavia 7FC · Durango, CO · Jun 3, 1993 · N7545B · Minor damage > Student lost directional control on gusty crosswind landing. Aircraft nosed over. - [Accident 19920630022659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920630022659A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Paris, TX · Jun 30, 1992 · N8942R · Substantial damage > Lost power en route. Nosed over on forced landing. Fuel tanks empty. Left wing fuel cap loose. Siphoned fuel. - [Incident 19920507017899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920507017899I.md): Bbavia 7FC · Sheridan, IN · May 7, 1992 · N9870B · Minor damage > Precautionary landing in field. Smoke from insulation when loose antenna wire contacted electrical bus bar. - [Accident 19910917040469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910917040469A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Phoenix, AZ · Sep 17, 1991 · N7550E · Substantial damage > Veered on crosswind landing roll. Over controlled rudder and brakes and ground looped. Collapsing both main gears. - [Accident 19910616022119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910616022119A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Medina, TX · Jun 16, 1991 · N7680E · Substantial damage > Aware of power lines accross approach path to Private strip but still struck same. Wires on tail. Landed sideways. - [Accident 19910602018759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910602018759A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Sedona, AZ · Jun 2, 1991 · N8527E · Destroyed > Lost power. Collided with a berm on forced landing. No mechanical defects found. - [Incident 19910208002099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910208002099I.md): Bbavia 7FC · Madison, WI · Feb 8, 1991 · N9056B · Minor damage > Pilot lost directional control on landing rollout. Veered off runway and hit a snow bank. - [Accident 19900731029379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900731029379A.md): Bbavia 7EC · Peebles, OH · Jul 31, 1990 · N8575E · Substantial damage > Engine lost power en route. Struck a ditch and nosed up on forced landing. Conditions conducive for carburetor ice. - [Accident 19881103049069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881103049069A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Hesperia, CA · Nov 3, 1988 · N9874Y · Substantial damage > Lost control and stalled on takeoff initial climb. Density altitude over gross weight and gusty crosswind factor. - [Incident 19880416049779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880416049779I.md): Bbavia 7FC · Winter Haven, FL · Apr 16, 1988 · N4869E · Minor damage > Broken tailwheel springs caused loss of directional control on landing. Hit runway light and left gear collapsed. - [Incident 19870927070469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870927070469I.md): Bbavia 7FC · Palmyra, IN · Sep 27, 1987 · N4835E · Minor damage > The pilot reported that a gust of wind caused the aircraft to veer off the runway into a cornfield. - [Accident 19870322007219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870322007219A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Bellefontaine, OH · Mar 22, 1987 · N9039B · Substantial damage > The aircraft veered off the side of the runway on landing. The pilot was inexperienced in taildragger operations. - [Accident 19870109000499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870109000499A.md): Bbavia 7EC · Oakland, CA · Jan 9, 1987 · N7515E · Substantial damage > The aircraft dragged a wing on takeoff and stalled during climb. - [Accident 19860831044369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860831044369A.md): Bbavia 7FC · Baltimore, MD · Aug 31, 1986 · N9853Y · Substantial damage > Hard bounced landing and nose wheel fork broke. Aircraft flipped over. Pilot was dragging brakes on landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7fc/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 ('21101NX') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7fc/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.