# Champion 7GCAA

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 21101N8
- Manufacturer (registry): CHAMPION
- Model: 7GCAA
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 90 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-759](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-759) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: American Champion Aircraft Corp.
- Registered aircraft: 114
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcaa

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2010-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-13-10): Propeller governors · American Champion 7GCAA, DA 40, A36 and 1 more. Effective Aug 5, 2010
- [AD 2009-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-22-02): Rear seat back hinge area and excessive elongation of the rear seat hinge bolt hole · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Dec 3, 2009
- [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2005-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-24-10): Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) limitation · American Champion 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A) and 21 more. Effective Jan 17, 2006
- [AD 2000-25-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02-R1): Wood Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 27 more. Effective Jul 13, 2001
- [AD 96-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-02): Wing Strut Attach Fittings · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Sep 20, 1996
- [AD 89-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-18-06): Front Folding Seats · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Sep 21, 1989
- [AD 80-25-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-25-07-R1): Oil Coolers · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 39 more. Effective Sep 24, 1981
- [AD 81-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-04): Competition Harness Installation · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 2 more. Effective Jul 28, 1981
- [AD 80-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-21-06): Muffler Core and Body Assembly · American Champion 7ECA, 7GC, 7GCA and 8 more. Effective Oct 16, 1980
- [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979
- [AD 77-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-22-05): Operating Limitations · American Champion 7ECA, 7GC, 7GCA and 5 more. Effective Nov 7, 1977
- [AD 76-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-22-01): Adjustable Front Seat · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Nov 2, 1976
- [AD 75-17-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-17-16): Engine Power Loss · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Aug 12, 1975
- [AD 72-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-20-06): Aerobatic Flight Placard · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 2 more. Effective Oct 5, 1972
- [AD 72-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-18-03): Corrosion of Rudder and Elevator Cables · American Champion 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB and 1 more. Effective Sep 1, 1972
- [AD 71-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-20-04): Lower Fuselage Longeron · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 1 more. Effective Sep 30, 1971
- [AD 67-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-03-02): Fuel Shutoff Valve Bracket · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCB and 1 more. Effective Jan 18, 1967
- [AD 48-39-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-39-01): Control Stick Rework · American Champion 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A) and 19 more
- [AD 48-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-08-02): Cleveland Wheels · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 33 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (7)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-20): Electrical Power. Issued Jul 12, 2018
- [SAIB CE-13-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-40): Flight Compartment. Issued Jul 12, 2013
- [SAIB CE-11-43](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-43): Flight Controls. Issued Jul 6, 2011
- [SAIB CE-10-39](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-39): Equipment - Furnishings. Issued Jul 23, 2010
- [SAIB CE-09-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-20): Equipment - Furnishings. Issued Mar 20, 2009
- [SAIB CE-07-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-07-45): Flight Controls. Issued Aug 24, 2007

## Registered aircraft (114, first 50)

- [N11087](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11087): [Levanders Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEVANDERS%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Grand Island, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Grand%20Island), S/N 71
- [N118CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118CB): [N118cb LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N118CB%20LLC), [Westminster, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Westminster), built 1969, S/N 202
- [N157RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N157RF): [Air Direct Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20DIRECT%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Stow, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Stow), built 1967, S/N 108
- [N1645G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1645G): [Nashua Aerial Advertising LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NASHUA%20AERIAL%20ADVERTISING%20LLC), [Nashua, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Nashua), built 1968, S/N 63
- [N1646G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1646G): [Undem John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNDEM%20JOHN%20D), [Grand Rapids, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Grand%20Rapids), built 1968, S/N 100
- [N1685G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1685G): [Brisson Gisele A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRISSON%20GISELE%20A), [Hollister, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hollister), built 1968, S/N 194
- [N1687G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1687G): [Simon Mitchell B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMON%20MITCHELL%20B), [Edison, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Edison), S/N 196
- [N1696G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1696G): [Rives James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIVES%20JAMES), [Moore Haven, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Moore%20Haven), built 1968, S/N 197
- [N1822G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1822G): [Whr Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHR%20SALES%20LLC), [Riviera Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Riviera%20Beach), built 1968, S/N 187
- [N1838G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1838G): [Nickelson Gene A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICKELSON%20GENE%20A), [Weskan, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Weskan), built 1968, S/N 188
- [N1869G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1869G): [Mcdaniel Ronnie](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDANIEL%20RONNIE), [Starkville, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Starkville), built 1968, S/N 189
- [N2501G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2501G): [N2501g LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N2501G%20LLC), [Columbia, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Columbia), built 1967, S/N 112
- [N2504F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2504F): [Johnson Scott W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20SCOTT%20W), [Saline, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Saline), built 1965, S/N 38
- [N2518G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2518G): [Vintage Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VINTAGE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Garden City, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Garden%20City), built 1967, S/N 166
- [N251JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N251JB): [Van Horne Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20HORNE%20ROBERT%20E), [Centralia, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Centralia), built 1965, S/N 21
- [N2535F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2535F): [Bryan Michael R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRYAN%20MICHAEL%20R), [Brownfield, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brownfield), built 1965, S/N 7GCAA-33
- [N2562F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2562F): [Mans David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANS%20DAVID%20A), [Gruver, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Gruver), built 1965, S/N 35
- [N2581F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2581F): [Shields Mitchell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHIELDS%20MITCHELL), [Millville, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Millville), built 1965, S/N 27
- [N2597F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2597F): [Donovan Gerald A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DONOVAN%20GERALD%20A), [Los Lunas, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Los%20Lunas), built 1965, S/N 2
- [N2747G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2747G): [Vogt Mark Allen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VOGT%20MARK%20ALLEN), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), built 1967, S/N 143
- [N2748G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2748G): [Noe Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Vinton, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Vinton), S/N 152
- [N27TX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27TX): [Davis David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20DAVID%20A), [Weatherford, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Weatherford), built 1969, S/N 195
- [N2883G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2883G): [Smith Kenneth W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20KENNETH%20W), [Bedford, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Bedford), S/N 109
- [N2895G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2895G): [Wilkins Ranch Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILKINS%20RANCH%20INC), [Marsland, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Marsland), built 1967, S/N 175
- [N2899G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2899G): [Youngpeter David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNGPETER%20DAVID%20L), [Spencerville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Spencerville), built 1968, S/N 177
- [N304DF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N304DF): [Devils Lake Aero Repair Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEVILS%20LAKE%20AERO%20REPAIR%20INC), [Devils Lake, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Devils%20Lake), built 1966, S/N 78
- [N343RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N343RS): [Champ Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMP%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Lake Saint Louis, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Lake%20Saint%20Louis), built 1969, S/N 207-70
- [N416SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N416SD): [Tailwheel Adventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAILWHEEL%20ADVENTURES%20LLC), [Celebration, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Celebration), built 1968, S/N 191
- [N444BL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N444BL): [Tri Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRI%20AIR%20LLC), [Monette, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Monette), built 1966, S/N 99
- [N5080F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5080F): [Braun Kevin J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAUN%20KEVIN%20J), [Aberdeen, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Aberdeen), S/N 22
- [N5110X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5110X): [T & M Aerial Spraying](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/T%20%26%20M%20AERIAL%20SPRAYING), [Garland, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Garland), built 1969, S/N 192
- [N5115T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5115T): [Turkey Creek Aviation And Helicopter Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURKEY%20CREEK%20AVIATION%20AND%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Uvalde, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Uvalde), built 1966, S/N 137
- [N5123T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5123T): [Slaughter Patricia C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLAUGHTER%20PATRICIA%20C), [Saranac, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Saranac), built 1966, S/N 122
- [N5131X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5131X): [Wilson Brent S Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20BRENT%20S%20TRUSTEE), [Dyer, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Dyer), built 1969, S/N 184
- [N5133T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5133T): [Ranspot Richard P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANSPOT%20RICHARD%20P), [Burlington, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Burlington), built 1966, S/N 76
- [N5175T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5175T): [Mcclain Timothy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCLAIN%20TIMOTHY%20J), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 1966, S/N 147
- [N5176T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5176T): [Scott Judson M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTT%20JUDSON%20M), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1967, S/N 153
- [N5186X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5186X): [Rochelle Stephen L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROCHELLE%20STEPHEN%20L), [Raymond, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Raymond), built 1969, S/N 198
- [N5190T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5190T): [Mhe Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MHE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1967, S/N 141
- [N5264X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5264X): [Tank David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TANK%20DAVID%20M), [Cambridge, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cambridge), built 1969, S/N 170
- [N541DZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N541DZ): [Larson Alexis Kae](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARSON%20ALEXIS%20KAE), [Bismarck, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Bismarck), S/N 92
- [N553SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N553SF): [Smith Nancy R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20NANCY%20R), [Duluth, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Duluth), built 1966, S/N 247
- [N5897X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5897X): [3 Hanging 9 Enterprizes LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/3%20HANGING%209%20ENTERPRIZES%20LLC), [Lewistown, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Lewistown), S/N 7GCAA161M
- [N599DK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N599DK): [Engler Jerry J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGLER%20JERRY%20J), [Kerrville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kerrville), built 1999, S/N 419-99
- [N611DX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N611DX): built 1967, S/N 149
- [N6319N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6319N): [Zatloukal Jan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZATLOUKAL%20JAN), [Payette, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Payette), built 1967, S/N 162
- [N6322N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6322N): [Thelander Edwin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THELANDER%20EDWIN), [Bristol, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Bristol), built 1967, S/N 157
- [N6323N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6323N): [Ray Raymond Heath](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAY%20RAYMOND%20HEATH), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), built 1967, S/N 158
- [N6344N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6344N): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1967, S/N 156
- [N6348N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6348N): [Nelson Spraying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20SPRAYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Chester, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Chester), S/N 44

All 114: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcaa/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (145, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC20CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA029), Mar 3, 2020: Champion 7GCAA (N9632S), Sterling, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during approach, which resulted in the airplane impacting an area of deep snow. A factor associated with the accident was flat light conditions.
- [NTSB CEN18FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA242), Jun 29, 2018: Champion 7GCAA (N9026L), Arthur, NE, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to recover from a spin for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA15CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA188), Jul 15, 2015: Champion 7GCAA (N8305V), Kingsland, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain pitch attitude which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN14CA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA512), Sep 7, 2014: Champion 7GCAA (N2535F), Alpine, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of airplane control during a precautionary landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA222), May 4, 2014: Champion 7GCAA (N9588S), Bardwell, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while maneuvering shortly after takeoff, resulting in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall,…
- [NTSB WPR13FA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA370), Aug 13, 2013: Champion 7GCAA (N9607S), Paradise, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during low-altitude maneuvering after encountering an updraft.
- [NTSB CEN13CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA187), Feb 2, 2013: Champion 7GCAA (N9691S), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fatigue cracking and failure of the left wheel strut mount resulting in collapse of the left main landing gear during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN09LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA396), Jun 29, 2009: Champion 7GCAA (N9085L), Shelbyville, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the mixture control cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance on the airplane and the pilot's decision to operate the…
- [NTSB ERA09CA553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA553), Jun 27, 2009: Champion 7GCAA (N1879G), Ware, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB DEN08CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA043), Dec 23, 2007: Champion 7GCAA (N8305V), Gallup, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's premature landing flare and an inadvertent stall/mush. A contributing factor is pilot's lack of recent night experience.
- [NTSB CHI07CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA120), Apr 25, 2007: Champion 7GCAA (N1646G), Grand Rapids, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his excessive use of brakes during the landing which resulted in a nose-over. The downhill slope was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL05CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA036), Dec 29, 2004: Champion 7-GCAA (N9588S), Talladega, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The binding right wheel brake that resulted in a loss of control during landing roll. A factor was the drainage ditch.
- [NTSB LAX05CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA024), Oct 28, 2004: Champion 7GCAA (N9081L), Petaluma, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to follow the published prestart, start, and shutdown procedures.
- [NTSB CHI01LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA295), Aug 28, 2001: Champion 7GCAA (N9047L), Romeo, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the reason for the loss of engine power is undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX00LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA295), Aug 12, 2000: Champion 7GCAA (N9648S), Newell, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A hidden depression in the ground that resulted in the collapse of the landing gear during the forced landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC00FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA183), Jul 3, 2000: Champion 7GCAA (N8384V), Lakewood, NJ, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the entanglement of the tow rope with the rudder horn, restricted rudder movement, the pilot's lack of total…
- [NTSB CHI00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA108), Mar 31, 2000: Champion 7GCAA (N8371V), Arlington, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: the CFI's improper use of the throttle control during a simulated loss of engine power emergency. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing was conducted.
- [NTSB CHI99LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA080), Jan 31, 1999: Champion 7GCAA (N9668S), Alliance, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: the unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the pilot-in-command. Factors were the tailwind landing condition and excessive braking by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB DEN99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA021), Nov 22, 1998: Champion 7GCAA (N9632S), Aurora, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty crosswind and terrain.
- [NTSB MIA94LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA195), Aug 14, 1994: Champion 7GCAA (N9669S), Merritt Island, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO VISUALLY VERIFY THAT THE TOW ROPE WAS NOT WRAPPED AROUND ANY FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACE AND THE INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ENTANGLEMENT OF THE…
- [NTSB NYC94LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA116), Jul 11, 1994: Champion 7GCAA (N2899G), Blairstown, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN.
- [NTSB CHI93LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA328), Aug 20, 1993: Champion 7GCAA (N11027), Wilber, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA166), May 25, 1993: Champion 7GCAA (N7554F), Mount Vernon, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND.
- [NTSB FTW93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA038), Nov 16, 1992: Champion 7GCAA (N9614S), Joshua, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING THE APPROACH AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.
- [NTSB CHI92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA175), Jun 13, 1992: Champion 7GCAA (N2519F), Brainerd, MN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: AN EXCESSIVE PULL UP AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALLING SPEED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
- [NTSB BFO92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA054), May 1, 1992: Champion 7GCAA (N1837G), South Boston, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN OBSTACLE CLEARANCE WHICH RESULTED IN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH A POWERLINE.
- [NTSB SEA91LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA208), Aug 16, 1991: Champion 7GCAA (N1645G), Townsend, MT, destroyed. Probable cause: THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S NOT MAINTAINING THE POWER OFF STALL SPEED RESULTING IN A STALL CONDITION. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO ENABLE A SUCCESSFUL…
- [NTSB CHI90FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA239), Aug 25, 1990: Champion 7GCAA (N2521F), Clark Lake, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: POOR JUDGEMENT OF THE PILOT DUE TO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE ABOVE WATER, WHILE PERFORMING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS.
- [NTSB CHI90DEI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEI01), Jul 3, 1990: Champion 7GCAA (N8326V), Ashland, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY PREFLIGHT THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK GOING UNDETECTED.
- [NTSB ANC89LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA127), Jul 24, 1989: Champion 7GCBC (N6366N), Alexander Creek, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING FLARE/TOUCHDOWN. TURBULENCE WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
- [NTSB ATL88LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA225), Aug 3, 1988: Champion 7GCAA (N9692S), N. Myrtle Beach, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC88LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA180), Jul 11, 1988: Champion 7GCAA (N11088), Lakewood, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING, DUE TO A BANNER TOWING ROPE BEING WRAPPED AROUND THE LEFT RUDDER HORN.
- [NTSB NYC87LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA200), Jul 11, 1987: Champion 7GCAA (N9085L), Bargaintown, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC86LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA179), Jul 11, 1986: Champion 7GCAA (N9574S), Newburyport, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC86LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA167), Jul 1, 1986: Champion 7GCAA (N5186X), Lakewood, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL86LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA117), Apr 19, 1986: Bellanca 7-GCAA (N9030L), Chester, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN86LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA104), Mar 25, 1986: Champion 7GCAA (N9614S), Falcon, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC86LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA019), Dec 22, 1985: Bellanca 7GCAA (N9533S), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC86LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA033), Nov 10, 1985: Champion 7GCAA (N5249X), Colts Neck, NJ, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA86FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA004), Oct 6, 1985: Champion 7GCAA (N9623S), Oakley, ID, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DEN86LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA001), Oct 1, 1985: Champion 7GCAA (N9614S), Cortez, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL85LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA265), Sep 1, 1985: Bellanca Champion 7GCAA (N7559F), Alabaster, AL, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW85LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA240), Jun 1, 1985: Champion 7GCAA (N7595F), Hillsboro, TX, destroyed
- [NTSB ATL85FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA143), Apr 20, 1985: Champion 7GCA (N9636S), Collinsville, MS, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB DEN85FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA088), Feb 28, 1985: Bellanca 7GCAA (N6328N), Cornville, AZ, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB LAX84LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA249), Apr 9, 1984: Champion 7GCAA (N6726N), Fort Bidwell, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC83LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA127), May 28, 1983: Champion Bellanca 7GCAA (N2581F), Akron, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW82FRG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG37), Aug 25, 1982: Champion 7GCAA (N2541F), Killeen, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB SEA82FYM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYM19), Jun 13, 1982: Champion 7GCAA (N9528S), Independence, OR, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC82DA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA086), May 2, 1982: Champion 7GCAA (N8309V), New London, NH, substantial damage

All 145: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcaa/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (123, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20260724011009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260724011009I), Jul 24, 2026: Champion 7GCAA (N6322N), Brunswick, ME, Minor damage. The aircraft entered the downwind leg for kbxm. The pilot turned short final at approximately 65 mph and executed a normal touchdown and initial rollout.…
- [Incident 20210829015339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210829015339I), Aug 29, 2021: Champion 7GCAA (N2597F), Belen, NM, Minor damage. On August 29, 2021, at 1200 MST, a Champion 7GCAA, N2597F,[privacy data omitted], had a landing gear malfunction in flight and the landing gear collapsed on…
- [Accident 20200303005659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200303005659A), Mar 3, 2020: Champion 7GCAA (N9632S), Sterling, AK, Substantial damage. On March 3, 2020 at 8:30 am local time, N9632S, an American Champion 7GCAA, sustained substantial damage when the pilot landed short of the runway plowed area…
- [Incident 20190629008609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190629008609I), Jun 29, 2019: Champion 7GCAA (N9632S), Kenai, AK, Minor damage. Landing on unimproved gravel river bed, approach was to high and to long over shot landing area and hit lager rocks at the end of the area. Gear collapsed and…
- [Accident 20180629008879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180629008879A), Jun 29, 2018: Champion 7GCAA (N9026L), Arthur, NE, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On June 29, 2018, about 1245 mountain daylight time, a Champion 7GCAA airplane, N9026L, Impacted terrain while maneuvering near Arthur, Nebraska. The pilot was…
- [Accident 20150715009829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150715009829A), Jul 15, 2015: Champion 7GCAA (N8305V), Kingsland, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot reported final approach was normal cleared trees at end of runway 16. Pilot began flare out at that point pilot could feel that aircraft was begining to…
- [Accident 20140906017179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140906017179A), Sep 6, 2014: Champion 7GCAA (N2535F), Alpine, TX, Substantial damage. On September 6, 2014, at approximately 1830 local time, aircraft N2535F, a single engine citabria, registered to a private owner, struck the ground…
- [Accident 20140504006239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140504006239A), May 4, 2014: Champion 7GCAA (N9588S), Bardwell, KY, Substantial damage. After departing from a private grass strip the aircraft struck terrain approximately 1000 feet from the departure end of the runway. The aircraft impacted…
- [Accident 20130813017599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130813017599A), Aug 13, 2013: Champion 7GCAA (N9607S), Paradise, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On August 13, 2013 about 1130 pacific daylight time (PDT), N9607S, a Champion 7GCAA aircraft, crashed near Paradise, CA, during an aerial pipeline survey for…
- [Accident 20130202002209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130202002209A), Feb 2, 2013: Champion 7GCAA (N9691S), Oshkosh, WI, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that he had performed several takeoffs and landings on ice covered lake winnebago. While taxiing at approximately 15 mph after the last…
- [Incident 20121223027889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121223027889I), Dec 23, 2012: Champion 7GCAA (N6319N), Lihue, HI, No damage. N6319N was in the traffic pattern, for runway 3, performing touch and goes at lih when on climb out of the 3rd pattern at about 300-400 feet he experienced a…
- [Accident 20090628016789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090628016789A), Jun 28, 2009: Champi 7GCAA (N9085L), Shelbyville, IN, Substantial damage. While practicing engine failure procedures the, pilot in command (PIC), IN the rear seat, lost control of the aircraft and crashed into a soybean field. The…
- [Accident 20090627857209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090627857209A), Jun 27, 2009: Champion 7GCAA (N1879G), Ware, MA, Substantial damage. 06/03/2010PER the pilot, [privacy data omitted] on 27 June 2009 at 1300 hrs I was flying back from turners falls airport (OB5), after a fresh annual and I was…
- [Incident 20090425010359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090425010359I), Apr 25, 2009: Bbavia 7GCAA (N9058L), Old Town, ME, Minor damage. (-23) During a cross wind landing phase of an instructional flight the flying pilot realized less than optimum steering authority when the tail wheel was down…
- [Accident 20071223830569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071223830569A), Dec 23, 2007: Bbavia 7GCAA (N8305V), Gallup, NM, Substantial damage. (-23) On December 22, 2007 at approximately 1755 local time, N8305V, a champion model 7GCAA (citabria) airplane, serial number 98, made a hard landing on…
- [Incident 20070921825389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070921825389I), Sep 21, 2007: Bbavia 7GCAA (N304DF), Bemidji, MN, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was parked on the west side of lake Bemidji in Bemidji, MN. The winds were out of the west and were gusty 290 degrees at 17 gust 22. The pilot…
- [Accident 20070424006639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070424006639A), Apr 24, 2007: Bbavia 7GCAA (N1646G), Grand Rapids, MN, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was landing in hay field. On touchdown the aircraft moved slightly to the left and went into a rolling section of the field. The propeller struck…
- [Incident 20050726017069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050726017069I), Jul 26, 2005: Bbavia 7GCAA (N6399N), Joplin, MO, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot was doing precautionary off airport landing in a pasture. During the landing rollout the left brake failed because of a ruptured hydraulic hose…
- [Accident 20041229032339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041229032339A), Dec 29, 2004: Bbavia 7GCAA (N9588S), Talladega, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that the aircraft veered hard to the right on landing. He then applied full power, but lost control and went through a ditch causing the…
- [Accident 20041028028139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041028028139A), Oct 28, 2004: Bbavia 7GCAA (N9081L), Petaluma, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated he ran the battery down attempting to start the engine. Pilot was observed attempting to hand prop the aircraft without the brakes set or…
- [Incident 20040514014269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040514014269I), May 14, 2004: Bbavia 7GCAA (N9594S), Waynesville, OH, Minor damage. (-23) On may 14, 2004, at 0945 EDT, a champion 7GCAA, N9594S, registered to precision flying club, made an emergency landing at Waynesville Airport, (40I),…
- [Incident 20031218033379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031218033379I), Dec 18, 2003: Bbavia 7GCAA (N8357V), Martinez, CA. (-23) Pilot reported while over benicia CA, engine at 2500RPM, engine developed roughness for ten seconds. Engine returned to full power. The the engine RPM…
- [Incident 20020214003089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020214003089I), Feb 14, 2002: Bbavia 7GCAA (N7554F), Whiteoak, TX. (-23) On February 14, 2002 at approximately 1130 CDT aircraft N7554F operated by darwin roraback and owned by martin e. whelan experienced low fuel conditions…
- [Accident 20010828026209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010828026209A), Aug 28, 2001: Bbavia 7GCAA (N9047L), Romeo, MI, No damage. (-23) Two pilots had been practicing touch and go landings on runway 33 of Romeo Airport for about 45 minutes. They took off from runway 33 and experienced a…
- [Accident 20000812015819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000812015819A), Aug 12, 2000: Bbavia 7GCAA (N9648S), Newell, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) A/c sustained substantial damage during emergency landing in a field after reported engine failure. (.4)during the cross-country flight, the engine lost…
- [Accident 20000703043789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000703043789A), Jul 3, 2000: Bbavia 7GCAA (N8384V), Lakewood, NJ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) After a banner pickup, the tow rope tangled on the rudder horn of N8384V. The pilot stated this to [privacy data omitted] she then stated that he would…
- [Accident 20000330043169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000330043169A), Mar 30, 2000: Bbavia 7GCAA (N8371V), Arlington, SD, Substantial damage. (-23) Instructor and private pilot student were doing touch and go's at Arlington, SD. On the return flight to brookings at 1000 feet level, they simualted an…
- [Incident 19991019036509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991019036509I), Oct 19, 1999: Bbavia 7GCAA (N8357V), Concord, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On the date indicated, Mr. Mazza, the pilot, reported that upon exiting runway 19R, that as he was entering a left hand turn a gust of wind lifted the…
- [Incident 19990704008159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990704008159I), Jul 4, 1999: Bbavia 7GCAA (N2581F), Lockport, NY, Minor damage. (Tty) acft encountered a gust of wind on take-off, ran off the side of the runway and went into the bushes, other circumstances are unknown. (-23) on Monday…
- [Incident 19990509027239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990509027239I), May 9, 1999: Bbavia 7GCAA (N2664G), Gould, AR, Minor damage. (-5) On may 9, 1999, at 1700 central time, a Bellanca 7GCCA, N2664G, registered to john rogers, collided with a high tension electrical wire on descent near…
- [Accident 19990131000979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990131000979A), Jan 31, 1999: Bbavia 7GCAA (N9668S), Alliance, NE, Substantial damage. Acft nose over and came to rest upside down while attempting to land in a field for unknown reasons. Other circumstances are unknown. (.4) the pilot flew over…
- [Accident 19981122045079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981122045079A), Nov 22, 1998: Bbavia 7GCAA (N9632S), Aurora, CO, Substantial damage. (.4) The pilot on runway 32 (4,687 ft. x 38 ft., asphalt) with a right `gusty' crosswind. After touch down, the tail wheel began to `shimmy.' The pilot said he…
- [Incident 19970310009239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970310009239I), Mar 10, 1997: Bbavia 7GCAA (N2597F), Houston, TX, Minor damage. Narrative: Mr. Schluppenbaum had very little flight time (8HRS) in conventional gear aircraft. He was flying solo practicing landings. He explained just after…
- [Incident 19960830025749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960830025749I), Aug 30, 1996: Bbavia 7GCAA (N9692S), Dowagiac, MI. Narrative: on Friday, August 30, 1996 at approximately 1250 EDT, Mr. John c. amundsen acting as PIC of N9692S, champion 7GCAA, lost directional control during…
- [Incident 19960413011139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960413011139I), Apr 13, 1996: Bbavia 7GCAA (N2501G), Spanaway, WA, Minor damage. Narrative: the pilot was recovering from a bounce on landing and over corrected causing the propeller to strike the runway. He then taxied off the active…
- [Incident 19951227042579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951227042579I), Dec 27, 1995: Bbavia 7GCAA (N1646G), Grand Rapids, MI, Minor damage. Narrative: aircraft landed hard and bounced. When aircraft came down on runway the next time it was heading for the edge of runway to the right. Pilot…
- [Incident 19951117043429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951117043429I), Nov 17, 1995: Bbavia 7GCAA (N9062L), Longview, TX, Minor damage. Narrative: on November 17, 1995, at approximately 4:50 p.m. CST, the PIC and SIC departed Gregg County Airport, Longview, Texas in N9062L, a champion, 7GCAA,…
- [Accident 19950716018709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950716018709A), Jul 16, 1995: Bbavia 7GCAA (N7501F), San Carlos, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot reported smoke in cockpit on short final landing. Caught fire in engine cowling area, came to rest on runway.
- [Incident 19950318010779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950318010779I), Mar 18, 1995: Bbavia 7GCAA (N9692S), Dowagiac, MI, Minor damage. Narrative: on March 18, 1995, at approximately 2330, N9692S, Bellanca citabria, departed hastings, MI (9D9), shortly after takeoff the pilot, private pilot,…
- [Accident 19940814021459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940814021459A), Aug 14, 1994: Bbavia 7GCAA (N9669S), Cocoa, FL, Substantial damage. Threw tow rope out window. Picked up banner. Tow rope caught on rudder. Jammed full right. Unable drop. Stalled.
- [Accident 19940711018169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940711018169A), Jul 11, 1994: Bbavia 7GCAA (N2899G), Blairstown, NJ, Substantial damage. Veered right after takeoff. Unable to correct. Struck 2 parked gliders. Premature lliftoff and wing stall possible.
- [Accident 19930819029779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930819029779A), Aug 19, 1993: Bbavia 7GCAA (N11027), Wilber, NE, Substantial damage. Reported power lost on climbout. Forced landed in trees. No engine anomalies post accident.
- [Accident 19930525015109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930525015109A), May 25, 1993: Bbavia 7GCAA (N7554F), Mount Vernon, TX, Substantial damage. Weather vaned in crosswind on landing. Ran off runway. Struck runway light and nosed over.
- [Accident 19921116046819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921116046819A), Nov 16, 1992: Bbavia 7GCAA (N9614S), Joshua, TX, Substantial damage. Struck wires on final and impacted nose first. High sink rate on final not adjusted.
- [Incident 19921006046909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921006046909I), Oct 6, 1992: Bbavia 7GCAA (N5131X), South Lake Taho, CA, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control on a quartering tail wind rollout. Veered off runway and aircraft nosed over.
- [Accident 19920613019889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920613019889A), Jun 13, 1992: Bbavia 7GCAA (N2519F), Brainerd, MN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Missed banner pick up. Pulled up in steep climbing turn. Stalled. Impacted ground near vertical.
- [Accident 19920501013279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920501013279A), May 1, 1992: Bbavia 7GCAA (N1837G), South Boston, VA, Substantial damage. Wing struck a powerline on a go around from a practice forced landing. Remained airborne and landed safely.
- [Incident 19911021050949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911021050949I), Oct 21, 1991: Bbavia 7GCAA (N9668S), Hyannis, NE, Minor damage. On engine start passenger had camera lodged against throttle. Unable to reduce power. Aircraft struck another.
- [Accident 19910816039819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910816039819A), Aug 16, 1991: Bbavia 7GCAA (N1645G), Townsend, MT, Substantial damage. Gave student sfl on climbout. Student made proper respons e. cft then turned back to show altitude loss and stalled
- [Incident 19910527028119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910527028119I), May 27, 1991: Bbavia 7GCAA (N5897X), Pierre, SD, Minor damage. Aircraft flipped on its back when landed on wet sod airstrip.

All 123: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcaa/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (21)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2024FA0000132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000132), Feb 4, 2024: SPAR. CRACKED. RIGHT WING MAIN SPAR CRACKED IN TWO LOCATIONS, ADJACENT TO THE DOUBLER FOR THE WING STRUT ATTACH FITTING. TOP EDGE OF SPAR CRACKED AT INBOARD AND OUTBOARD ENDS 
- [SDR 2019FA0000365](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000365), Jun 12, 2019: TUBE. CRACKED. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE MOST AFT VERTICAL TUBING OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE SHEARED ABOVE TAIL GEAR ATTACH POINT BUT BELOW 45 ANGLE BRACE. AIRCRAFT USED DA
- [SDR 2016FA0000289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000289), Jun 10, 2016: FASTENER. LOOSE. UPON PERFORMING INSPECTION, FOUND 1 RIB NAIL MISSING AND 1 RIB NAIL LOOSE IN RT OTBD WING, 2 BAYS OTBD OF WING LIFT STRUT. INSPECTION DID NOT INDICATE A CRACK, 
- [SDR 2013FA0000314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000314), Jun 2, 2013: POWER SUPPLY. DISLODGED. ACFT HAD A STROBE POWER SUPPLY IN THE OTBD LT WING TIP COME LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNTING LOCATION ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE LAST FULL LENGTH RIB. IT PROCEEDED TO BOUNCE 
- [SDR 2013FA0000170](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000170), Feb 2, 2013: TAB. CRACKED. AFTER LANDING AND ROLLOUT, LT MLG COLLAPSED. TAB ON THE LT FWD LANDING GEAR ATTACH CLUSTER FAILED CAUSING THE GEAR TO COLLAPSE.
- [SDR 2012FA0000456](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000456), Jul 4, 2012: ATTACH FITTING. CRACKED. DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION. PILOT OBSERVED THAT THE LEFT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE JUST OTBD OF THE BELLCRANK ATTACH FITTING HAD A SPIRAL CRACK AFFECTING APPROX 80
- [SDR CA080416003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080416003), Apr 16, 2008: ELT. INOPERATIVE. (CAN) WHEN TESTING UNIT FOR ITS 12 MONTH CERTIFICATION IAW CAR 571 APPENDIX G, UNIT DID NOT HAVE ANY TRANSMIT POWER. ELT TRANSMITTER BOARD REPLACED AND UNIT TES
- [SDR 2008FA0000267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000267), Apr 7, 2008: RIB. BOWED. REMOVED THE RT AILERON DUE TO REPORTS OF BINDING BETWEEN THE AILERON AND WING DURING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS. ON THE GROUND THE IB AILERON TO AILERON BAY RIB CLEARA
- [SDR 2007FA0000631](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000631), Jun 28, 2007: SPAR. CRACKED. (2) LONGITUDINAL CRACKS AT SPAR HINGE FITTING. SHAKING AND EXPANDING OF WOOD FIBERS DUE TO MOISTURE OR LACK OF. RECOMMEND USING ALUMINUM SPARS OF SUFFICIENT SIZ
- [SDR 2005FA0001194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001194), Aug 21, 2005: SPAR. CRACKED. TWO COMPRESSION CRACKS ON RIGHT WING REAR SPAR, ONE ON EITHER SIDE OF PLYWOOD DOUBLER AT STRUT ATTACH POINT. OUT BOARD CRACK EXTENDS APPROX ONE THIRD DEPTH OF S
- [SDR 2003FA0000779](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000779), Jun 24, 2003: FABRIC. ROTTED. WING FABRIC WAS FOUND TO BE ROTTED ALONG THE EDGE OF THE STRAIGHT EDGED FIBREGLASS SURFACE TAPE ON A TWO YEAR OLD FACTORY COVERED WING. THE PAINT PPG SYSTEM DEL
- [SDR 2003FA0000681](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000681), Jun 12, 2003: AXLE. BROKEN. STEEL AXLE BROKE AT WELD WHILE MOVING A/C BY HAND. NO HARD LANDINGS REPORTED.
- [SDR AUS20011454](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011454), Dec 28, 2001: BOLT. FAILED. (AUS) TAIL WHEEL ATTACHMENT BOLT FAILED. TAIL WHEEL SEPARATED FROM TAIL LEAF SPRING.
- [SDR 2002FA0000242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000242), Jun 15, 2001: SPAR. FAILED. CRACK IN REAR SPAR OF LEFT WING OUTBOARD OF DOUBLER AT SPAR ATTACH FITTING. WING HAS HIT GROUND BEFORE WHEN INBOARD LANDING GEAR BOLT FAILED. TIP OF FORWARD SPA
- [SDR AUS20010642](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010642), Jun 14, 2001: BOLT. CORRODED. (AUS) LOWER RH SIDE STRUT LOWER BOLT SEIZED. FOLLOWING BOLT REMOVAL ITWAS FOUND TO BE VERY RUSTED AND PITTED.
- [SDR 2002FA0000238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000238), May 7, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. INSPECTED AIRCRAFT AS PER AD, FOUND LEFT AFT SPAR HAS COMPRESSION CRACK AT OUTBOARD END OF DOUBLER PLATES FOR STRUT ATTACH FITTING.
- [SDR 2002FA0000263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000263), Jan 29, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. WINGS REMOVED FROM AC, THE REPAIR ON THE LT REAR SPAR STRUT ATTACH POINT. ALL FABRIC COVERING REMOVED, LT REAR SPAR HAD A 1 INCH X 16 INCHES LONG .1250 PLYWOOD 
- [SDR 20000601SH013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000601SH013), May 10, 2000: HINGE. BROKEN. DURING WINDS OF APPROX 40 KNOTS, AILERON HINGE THAT ATTACHES TO CONTROL ROD TORE LOOSE FROM INBOARD END OF AILERON. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT HINGE TA
- [SDR 99ZZZX3159](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3159), Jul 1, 1999: SPAR. CRACKED. INSPECTED SPARS ON LEFT WING AFTER GROUND LOOP. FOUND A COMPRESSION FAILURE ON THE REAR SPAR. COULD NOT TELL CONCLUSIVELY IF FRONT SPAR WAS CRACKED OR NOT. AFTE
- [SDR 98ZZZX2442](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2442), Jun 15, 1998: MOUNT BOLT. CHAFED. INSPECTION FOUND LEFT AND RIGHT EXHAUST PIPES RUBBING ENGINE LOWER MOUNT BOLTS AT FIREWALL. SUBMITTER STATED CHECKED SEVERAL AIRCRAFT OF SAME MAKE/MODEL AND ALL
- [SDR 95ZZZX2181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2181), Mar 18, 1995: STRUT. DEFECTIVE. OLEO STRUT DEFECTIVE AT THREADED CONNECTION.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (167, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA33CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA33CE): If Champion Part Number 7-480 door is installed, remove two of AN 380-2-2 cotter pins and two of AN 393-3 flat head pins as necessarry to remove one door. If American Champion Part Number 7-1265 door is installed, remove quick release pins to remove one door. Weight change --10lb at +21.06 arm. National Aeronca Association
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC
- [STC SA2699CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2699CE): Installation of aileron spades. Rainbow Flying Services
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA03819NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03819NY): Installation and maintenance of Oratex 6000 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH
- [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link. Fliegen Works Inc. d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA04301CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04301CH): Attachment of fabric covering and wing leading edge. C William Pancake Jr
- [STC SA2710WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2710WE): Installation of carburetor heat box bearings. Del-Air
- [STC SA02529AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02529AK): Installation of the GSD Landing Gear System, Aeronca/American Champion 7 & 11 series airplanes. Mr. Ernie Broten
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA33GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA33GL): Installation of EDO Model 88A-1650 floats. Kenmore Air EDO Floats LLC
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01435SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA513AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA513AL): Installation of Hartzell model HC-C2YL-1BF/F8468A-8R constant speed propeller. Truby Proctor
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA3829NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3829NM): Installation and Manufacturing of Aluminum Wing Spars. MILMAN Engineering Inc

All 167: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcaa/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [American Champion 7GCAA](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-7gcaa): 119 registered aircraft, registry code 2121002
- [Bellanca 7GCAA](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7gcaa): 118 registered aircraft, registry code 1220501
- [Champion 7GCAA (CONV)](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcaa-conv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 21101N9

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