Champion 7GCAA

FAA incident reports · 123

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Incident 20260724011009IChampion 7GCAA · Brunswick, METhe aircraft entered the downwind leg for kbxm. The pilot turned short final at approximately 65 mph and executed a normal touchdown and initial rollout. During the rollout at approximately 10:35 am, the pilot noted a sensation consistent with a flat right…Jul 24, 2026 · N6322N · Minor damageIncident 20210829015339IChampion 7GCAA · Belen, NMOn 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 landing at Belen Regional Airport, Belen, new Mexico, while on a pleasure flight. Visual…Aug 29, 2021 · N2597F · Minor damageAccident 20200303005659AChampion 7GCAA · Sterling, AKOn 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 at Dutch Landing (88AK). The aircraft's main Landing gear wheels sank into the snow causing the…Mar 3, 2020 · N9632S · Substantial damageIncident 20190629008609IChampion 7GCAA · Kenai, AKLanding 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 ended up nose in the groundJun 29, 2019 · N9632S · Minor damageAccident 20180629008879AChampion 7GCAA · Arthur, NEOn June 29, 2018, about 1245 mountain daylight time, a Champion 7GCAA airplane, N9026L, Impacted terrain while maneuvering near Arthur, Nebraska. The pilot was fatally injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Several witnesses attending a cattle…Jun 29, 2018 · N9026L · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 20150715009829AChampion 7GCAA · Kingsland, TXPilot 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 stall, but thought he was close enough to ground to continue with landing. Aircraft touched down…Jul 15, 2015 · N8305V · Substantial damageAccident 20140906017179AChampion 7GCAA · Alpine, TXOn September 6, 2014, at approximately 1830 local time, aircraft N2535F, a single engine citabria, registered to a private owner, struck the ground approximately 21 miles northeast of Alpine, Texas. The pilot encountered heavy rain and deteriorating…Sep 6, 2014 · N2535F · Substantial damageAccident 20140504006239AChampion 7GCAA · Bardwell, KYAfter departing from a private grass strip the aircraft struck terrain approximately 1000 feet from the departure end of the runway. The aircraft impacted terrain in a nose low attitude at a high angle of descent. While the damage to the aircraft was…May 4, 2014 · N9588S · Substantial damageAccident 20130813017599AChampion 7GCAA · Paradise, CAOn August 13, 2013 about 1130 pacific daylight time (PDT), N9607S, a Champion 7GCAA aircraft, crashed near Paradise, CA, during an aerial pipeline survey for pacific gas & electric (pg&e) company. The aerial observation flight was conducted under the…Aug 13, 2013 · N9607S · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20130202002209AChampion 7GCAA · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot stated that he had performed several takeoffs and landings on ice covered lake winnebago. While taxiing at approximately 15 mph after the last landing, the left landing gear folded up underneath the fuselage. The left wing and propeller then…Feb 2, 2013 · N9691S · Substantial damageIncident 20121223027889IChampion 7GCAA · Lihue, HIN6319N 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 drop in rpm's and the engine began to run rough. He then declared an emergency, made a 160 degree…Dec 23, 2012 · N6319N · No damageAccident 20090628016789AChampi 7GCAA · Shelbyville, INWhile 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 PIC alleges that when he applied power to recover from the procedure at approximately 150 ft above…Jun 28, 2009 · N9085L · Substantial damageAccident 20090627857209AChampion 7GCAA · Ware, MA06/03/2010PER 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 landing on my personal grass strip on my property, (uwa) runway 20, during approach, at approx 3…Jun 27, 2009 · N1879G · Substantial damageIncident 20090425010359IBbavia 7GCAA · Old Town, ME(-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 and he relinquished control to the rear pilot (PIC). During the roll out, with limited steering…Apr 25, 2009 · N9058L · Minor damageAccident 20071223830569ABbavia 7GCAA · Gallup, NM(-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 runway 06 at the Gallup Municipal Airport (gup) at Gallup, NM. As explained by the pilot and as evidenced…Dec 23, 2007 · N8305V · Substantial damageIncident 20070921825389IBbavia 7GCAA · Bemidji, MN(-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 taxied from the shore toward the other side of the lake for departure. When he taxied approximately 100…Sep 21, 2007 · N304DF · Minor damageAccident 20070424006639ABbavia 7GCAA · Grand Rapids, MN(-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 the ground and the aircraft flipped over causing substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot was…Apr 24, 2007 · N1646G · Substantial damageIncident 20050726017069IBbavia 7GCAA · Joplin, MO(-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 and the airplane swerved to the right, damaging the left landing gear. Incident [privacy data…Jul 26, 2005 · N6399N · Minor damageAccident 20041229032339ABbavia 7GCAA · Talladega, AL(-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 landing gear to shear off. Further investigation revealed that the propeller hit hard and lost about 8"…Dec 29, 2004 · N9588S · Substantial damageAccident 20041028028139ABbavia 7GCAA · Petaluma, CA(-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 wheels chocked. Engine started and taxied across the ramp hitting a CE-182-Q aircraft that was tied…Oct 28, 2004 · N9081L · Substantial damageIncident 20040514014269IBbavia 7GCAA · Waynesville, OH(-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), Waynesville, Ohio, while on a training flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time.…May 14, 2004 · N9594S · Minor damageIncident 20031218033379IBbavia 7GCAA · 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 dropped to 1200 RPM and then stopped. Landed at acme landfill Martinez, CA 2.5 miles from destination,…Dec 18, 2003 · N8357VIncident 20020214003089IBbavia 7GCAA · 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 and had to land on highway 42 near the town of Whiteoak, Texas. The aircraft is a champion, model…Feb 14, 2002 · N7554FAccident 20010828026209ABbavia 7GCAA · Romeo, MI(-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 power loss/engine failure at about 300 feet AGL. Runway 33 has an intersecting runway 9 at the end. A…Aug 28, 2001 · N9047L · No damageAccident 20000812015819ABbavia 7GCAA · Newell, CA(-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 power and the airplane force landed in an open field. On landing roll, the left main wheel struck a…Aug 12, 2000 · N9648S · Substantial damageAccident 20000703043789ABbavia 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJ(-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 need to land with the banner. She then provided instruction on how to accomplish this. He stated that…Jul 3, 2000 · N8384V · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20000330043169ABbavia 7GCAA · Arlington, SD(-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 engine failure. The student had set up for a field and when the throttle was advanced the engine did…Mar 30, 2000 · N8371V · Substantial damageIncident 19991019036509IBbavia 7GCAA · Concord, CA(-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 right wing such that the left wing contacted the ground. Resultant damage was moderate. Examination of…Oct 19, 1999 · N8357V · Substantial damageIncident 19990704008159IBbavia 7GCAA · Lockport, NY(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 July 5, 1999, at approx. 1230 LCL, a champion citabria, 7GCAA attempted to takeoff from…Jul 4, 1999 · N2581F · Minor damageIncident 19990509027239IBbavia 7GCAA · Gould, AR(-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 moticello airport, Arkansas, while practicing emergency landings. Visual meteorological conditions…May 9, 1999 · N2664G · Minor damageAccident 19990131000979ABbavia 7GCAA · Alliance, NEAcft 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 a friend's house and decided to land in a field adjacent to the house. The pilot stated that upon…Jan 31, 1999 · N9668S · Substantial damageAccident 19981122045079ABbavia 7GCAA · Aurora, CO(.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 pushed the control stick forward to relieve pressure on the tail wheel. He said a gust of wind then…Nov 22, 1998 · N9632S · Substantial damageIncident 19970310009239IBbavia 7GCAA · Houston, TXNarrative: Mr. Schluppenbaum had very little flight time (8HRS) in conventional gear aircraft. He was flying solo practicing landings. He explained just after touch down the aircraft began to oscillate to the left and right, as the oscillations became…Mar 10, 1997 · N2597F · Minor damageIncident 19960830025749IBbavia 7GCAA · Dowagiac, MINarrative: on Friday, August 30, 1996 at approximately 1250 EDT, Mr. John c. amundsen acting as PIC of N9692S, champion 7GCAA, lost directional control during landing on runway 27 at Dowagiac, MI. C91. Witnesses reported seeing the right main strut hanging…Aug 30, 1996 · N9692SIncident 19960413011139IBbavia 7GCAA · Spanaway, WANarrative: 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 runway, parked the aircraft and found the tips of the propeller were curled. The Lycoming engine manual…Apr 13, 1996 · N2501G · Minor damageIncident 19951227042579IBbavia 7GCAA · Grand Rapids, MINarrative: 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 attempted to takeoff but struck a snow bank. Aircraft flipped over in the snow. Minor damage to propeller,…Dec 27, 1995 · N1646G · Minor damageIncident 19951117043429IBbavia 7GCAA · Longview, TXNarrative: 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, for local instructional flight under part 91 in VMC. On a short field landing attempt, under…Nov 17, 1995 · N9062L · Minor damageAccident 19950716018709ABbavia 7GCAA · San Carlos, CAPilot reported smoke in cockpit on short final landing. Caught fire in engine cowling area, came to rest on runway.Jul 16, 1995 · N7501F · Substantial damageIncident 19950318010779IBbavia 7GCAA · Dowagiac, MINarrative: on March 18, 1995, at approximately 2330, N9692S, Bellanca citabria, departed hastings, MI (9D9), shortly after takeoff the pilot, private pilot, donald m. symonds, certificate 372609453, was advised that his right main gear failed. The aircraft…Mar 18, 1995 · N9692S · Minor damageAccident 19940814021459ABbavia 7GCAA · Cocoa, FLThrew tow rope out window. Picked up banner. Tow rope caught on rudder. Jammed full right. Unable drop. Stalled.Aug 14, 1994 · N9669S · Substantial damageAccident 19940711018169ABbavia 7GCAA · Blairstown, NJVeered right after takeoff. Unable to correct. Struck 2 parked gliders. Premature lliftoff and wing stall possible.Jul 11, 1994 · N2899G · Substantial damageAccident 19930819029779ABbavia 7GCAA · Wilber, NEReported power lost on climbout. Forced landed in trees. No engine anomalies post accident.Aug 19, 1993 · N11027 · Substantial damageAccident 19930525015109ABbavia 7GCAA · Mount Vernon, TXWeather vaned in crosswind on landing. Ran off runway. Struck runway light and nosed over.May 25, 1993 · N7554F · Substantial damageAccident 19921116046819ABbavia 7GCAA · Joshua, TXStruck wires on final and impacted nose first. High sink rate on final not adjusted.Nov 16, 1992 · N9614S · Substantial damageIncident 19921006046909IBbavia 7GCAA · South Lake Taho, CAPilot lost directional control on a quartering tail wind rollout. Veered off runway and aircraft nosed over.Oct 6, 1992 · N5131X · Minor damageAccident 19920613019889ABbavia 7GCAA · Brainerd, MNMissed banner pick up. Pulled up in steep climbing turn. Stalled. Impacted ground near vertical.Jun 13, 1992 · N2519F · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19920501013279ABbavia 7GCAA · South Boston, VAWing struck a powerline on a go around from a practice forced landing. Remained airborne and landed safely.May 1, 1992 · N1837G · Substantial damageIncident 19911021050949IBbavia 7GCAA · Hyannis, NEOn engine start passenger had camera lodged against throttle. Unable to reduce power. Aircraft struck another.Oct 21, 1991 · N9668S · Minor damageAccident 19910816039819ABbavia 7GCAA · Townsend, MTGave student sfl on climbout. Student made proper respons e. cft then turned back to show altitude loss and stalledAug 16, 1991 · N1645G · Substantial damageIncident 19910527028119IBbavia 7GCAA · Pierre, SDAircraft flipped on its back when landed on wet sod airstrip.May 27, 1991 · N5897X · Minor damage
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