# FAA incident reports: Champion 7GC A list on [Champion 7GC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gc.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20251001016759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251001016759A.md): Champion 7GC · Haskell, OK · Oct 1, 2025 · N621E · Substantial damage > On 10/01/2025 at approximately 12:45 p.m. the aircraft was returning from harrison, ar to make a full-stop landing at Haskell, OK 2K9 Haskell Airport; being flown by an ATP rated pilot. Upon landing at the Haskell Airport, the pilot stated he over-applied his… - [Accident 20180714011169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180714011169A.md): Champion 7GC · Warren, AR · Jul 14, 2018 · N2127C · Substantial damage > Airman was attempting to land a Champion 7GC, N2127C July 14, 2018. Aircraft crashed on landing at Warren municipal airport (3M9). After inspection of aircraft evidence shows aircraft experienced a ground loop striking both leading edges of elavators and both… - [Accident 20180325010199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180325010199A.md): Champion 7GC · Anchorage, AK · Mar 25, 2018 · N4844E · Substantial damage > Pilot in command (PIC) interview notes: 1) PIC pulled weather information for the intended flight prior to takeoff. 2)PIC stated weather was not a factor in the accident. 3) Prior to the accident during approach to land, the PIC originally requested runway 34… - [Accident 20171021024109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171021024109A.md): Champion 7GC · Gerlach, NV · Oct 21, 2017 · N7589E · Substantial damage > Block 16: in 2009, the O-290-D2B series engine was removed and the O-320-B2B series engine was installed. Block 25: winds was reported as a 15-20 knots crosswind. Block 32, corrective action: the pilot was counseled by a NV FSDO ops inspector on 10/26/2017,… - [Accident 20160903023959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160903023959A.md): Champion 7GC · Palmer, AK · Sep 3, 2016 · N4831E · Substantial damage > Pilot reported that he lost power/engine quit approx 5 min after takeoff at 500FT altitude. Made emergency landing into hay field. Landed hard, gear collapsed and a/c came to rest against telephone pole. Substantial damage to wings, forward fuselage and… - [Accident 20120903017909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120903017909A.md): Champion 7GC · Spanish Fork, UT · Sep 3, 2012 · N61819 · Substantial damage > The pilot had not flown conventional gear for an extended period of time. The pilot became current and then gave the aircraft owner and then his son a ride. Upon landing with the son, the pilot mismanaged the controls resulting in a ground-loop. The aircraft… - [Accident 20120511008329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120511008329A.md): Champion 7GC · Rexburg, ID · May 11, 2012 · N4861E · Substantial damage > After a low power descent and adding in power, the oil pressure did not increase into the normal range. The pressure available began dropping further, so the pilot elected to make a precautionary landing. While landing, the aircraft struck a previously unseen… - [Incident 20091114022709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091114022709I.md): Bbavia 7GC · Indiana, PA · Nov 14, 2009 · N7574E · Minor damage > Pilot stated: "practicing landings on runway 10, in order to gain experience in m/m/s. it was bumpy. Upon landing on runway 10, aircraft departed the runway into the grass. When the main wheels hit the soft ground, the aircraft nosed over. " pilot was only… - [Accident 20040418018219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040418018219A.md): Bbavia 7GC · Wasilla, AK · Apr 18, 2004 · N8529E · Substantial damage > (-23) By definition the pilot a "student" is not competent see item 43. - [Accident 20030530010509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030530010509A.md): Bbavia 7GC · Casper, WY · May 30, 2003 · N5923L · Substantial damage > (-23) During landing rollout the aircraft was substantially damaged when the pilot lost control and the aircraft ground looped. - [Incident 19970414010479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970414010479I.md): Bbavia 7GC · Reno, NV · Apr 14, 1997 · N8549E · Minor damage > Narrative: during landing, pin in tailwheel sheared. Tailwheel shimmy induced loss of control. Scraped right wingtip on runway. Investigation found pilot not in compliance with FAR 61.56 (c). Last bi-ennial flight review was 5-93. [privacy data omitted] This… - [Incident 19961208044879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961208044879I.md): Bbavia 7GC · TX · Dec 8, 1996 · N777UF · Minor damage > Narrative: airman attempted to water taxi an aircraft with a 1" hole in the left float, number 1 section. Aircraft flipped inverted into the lake as power was applied - [Accident 19950415048889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950415048889A.md): Bbavia 7GC · Paragould, AR · Apr 15, 1995 · N4842E · Substantial damage > (-16) Instructor allowed student pilot to ground loop aircraft during takeoff. - [Accident 19930614017849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930614017849A.md): Bbavia 7GC · Gillette, WY · Jun 14, 1993 · N8947R · Substantial damage > Lost directional control on landing over controlled swerve. Turned sharply. Collapsed left main. Unskilled in type. - [Incident 19910831045819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910831045819I.md): Bbavia 7GC · Beluga, AK · Aug 31, 1991 · N4831E · Minor damage > After landing on a road pilot lost control of aircraft. Went off road and nosed over. - [Incident 19870831063679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870831063679I.md): Bbavia 7GC · Big Lake, AK · Aug 31, 1987 · N4831E · Minor damage > The right main gear collapsed on rollout oleo strut was not connected at the threaded joints. - [Accident 19870824049079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870824049079A.md): Bbavia 7GC · Central, AK · Aug 24, 1987 · N8507E · Substantial damage > The aircraft bounced on landing and came down hard on the nose and propeller. Strong, gusty crosswinds. - [Incident 19870619047149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870619047149I.md): Bbavia 7GC · Big Lake, AK · Jun 19, 1987 · N4883E · Minor damage > Engine RPM dropped, applied carb heat and engine quit. Float equipped aircraft landed on a lake, struck stump, sank - [Incident 19830626048369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830626048369I.md): Bbavia 7GC · Gillette, WY · Jun 26, 1983 · N8947R > Engine failure en route. Made it to an airport. Exhaust valve head separated in #3 cylinder. Damaged other cylinder - [Accident 19830313007299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830313007299A.md): Bbavia 7GC · Northome, MN · Mar 13, 1983 · N8949R · Substantial damage > Encountered freezing rain. Elected to land at nearby airport. Struck a snowridge landing on a closed runway. - [Accident 19820804034819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820804034819A.md): Bbavia 7GC · Tyonek, AK · Aug 4, 1982 · N8933R · Substantial damage > Flew into water while making a 180 degree turn after encountering ground fog. - [Accident 19790914029929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790914029929A.md): Blanca 7GC · Cooper Landing, AK · Sep 14, 1979 · N7676E · Destroyed > Pilot was circling near hunters. Hit downdraft and flew into trees. - [Incident 19790422024679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790422024679I.md): Blanca 7GC · Bayard, NE · Apr 22, 1979 · N8949R · Minor damage > Nosed over after landing in a field hit soft spot while taxiing. - [Accident 19770530015499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770530015499A.md): Blanca 7GC · Grande Ronde, OR · May 30, 1977 · N8933R · Substantial damage > Lndd on rt side to avoid ditch on left. Collided with stump,cont off r side,nosed over. - [Accident 19760823041219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760823041219A.md): Blanca 7GC · AK · Aug 23, 1976 · N7530E · Destroyed - [Accident 19760615017399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760615017399A.md): Blanca 7GC · Dillingham, AK · Jun 15, 1976 · N7589E · Substantial damage > Aileron cables crossed. - [Accident 19751023037239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751023037239A.md): Blanca 7GC · Lordsburg, NM · Oct 23, 1975 · N8547E · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Crosswinds gusting to 50K. Plts 6th attempt to lnd. - [Accident 19750928041729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750928041729A.md): Blanca 7GC · Garrison, MN · Sep 28, 1975 · N8971R · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Nut missing fm r lift strut attachment bolt. Plt had expd similar problem on l strut. Float eqpd. - [Accident 19741003033049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741003033049A.md): Blanca 7GC · Chitina, AK · Oct 3, 1974 · N8529E · Substantial damage > Acft lnd on sandbar. Gr hit ridge of frozen sand. - [Accident 19740831032839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740831032839A.md): Blanca 7GC · Florence, MT · Aug 31, 1974 · N8092E · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Elk survey flt. Plt lost ctl drg low alt steep turn. Recovery date 9/1/74. - [Accident 19740726032299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740726032299A.md): Blanca 7GC · Wasilla, AK · Jul 26, 1974 · N4831E · Substantial damage > Short fld ldg practice. - [Accident 19740428027159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740428027159A.md): Blanca 7GC · Cordova, AK · Apr 28, 1974 · N7530E · Substantial damage - [Accident 19730721020909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730721020909A.md): Blanca 7GC · Albuquerque, NM · Jul 21, 1973 · N8547E · Substantial damage > Ldg gr dmgd. - [Accident 19730114000559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730114000559A.md): Blanca 7GC · NH · Jan 14, 1973 · N4832E · Substantial damage ## 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 ('21101N2') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gc/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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