# FAA incident reports: Champion 7GCAA A list on [Champion 7GCAA](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcaa.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 123 reports - [Incident 20260724011009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260724011009I.md): Champion 7GCAA · Brunswick, ME · Jul 24, 2026 · N6322N · 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. During the rollout at approximately 10:35 am, the pilot noted a sensation consistent with a flat right… - [Incident 20210829015339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210829015339I.md): Champion 7GCAA · Belen, NM · Aug 29, 2021 · N2597F · 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 landing at Belen Regional Airport, Belen, new Mexico, while on a pleasure flight. Visual… - [Accident 20200303005659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200303005659A.md): Champion 7GCAA · Sterling, AK · Mar 3, 2020 · N9632S · 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 at Dutch Landing (88AK). The aircraft's main Landing gear wheels sank into the snow causing the… - [Incident 20190629008609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190629008609I.md): Champion 7GCAA · Kenai, AK · Jun 29, 2019 · N9632S · 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 ended up nose in the ground - [Accident 20180629008879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180629008879A.md): Champion 7GCAA · Arthur, NE · Jun 29, 2018 · N9026L · 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 fatally injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Several witnesses attending a cattle… - [Accident 20150715009829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150715009829A.md): Champion 7GCAA · Kingsland, TX · Jul 15, 2015 · N8305V · 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 stall, but thought he was close enough to ground to continue with landing. Aircraft touched down… - [Accident 20140906017179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140906017179A.md): Champion 7GCAA · Alpine, TX · Sep 6, 2014 · N2535F · 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 approximately 21 miles northeast of Alpine, Texas. The pilot encountered heavy rain and deteriorating… - [Accident 20140504006239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140504006239A.md): Champion 7GCAA · Bardwell, KY · May 4, 2014 · N9588S · 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 terrain in a nose low attitude at a high angle of descent. While the damage to the aircraft was… - [Accident 20130813017599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130813017599A.md): Champion 7GCAA · Paradise, CA · Aug 13, 2013 · N9607S · 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 pacific gas & electric (pg&e) company. The aerial observation flight was conducted under the… - [Accident 20130202002209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130202002209A.md): Champion 7GCAA · Oshkosh, WI · Feb 2, 2013 · N9691S · 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 landing, the left landing gear folded up underneath the fuselage. The left wing and propeller then… - [Incident 20121223027889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121223027889I.md): Champion 7GCAA · Lihue, HI · Dec 23, 2012 · N6319N · 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 drop in rpm's and the engine began to run rough. He then declared an emergency, made a 160 degree… - [Accident 20090628016789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090628016789A.md): Champi 7GCAA · Shelbyville, IN · Jun 28, 2009 · N9085L · 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 PIC alleges that when he applied power to recover from the procedure at approximately 150 ft above… - [Accident 20090627857209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090627857209A.md): Champion 7GCAA · Ware, MA · Jun 27, 2009 · N1879G · 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 landing on my personal grass strip on my property, (uwa) runway 20, during approach, at approx 3… - [Incident 20090425010359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090425010359I.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Old Town, ME · Apr 25, 2009 · N9058L · 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 and he relinquished control to the rear pilot (PIC). During the roll out, with limited steering… - [Accident 20071223830569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071223830569A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Gallup, NM · Dec 23, 2007 · N8305V · 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 runway 06 at the Gallup Municipal Airport (gup) at Gallup, NM. As explained by the pilot and as evidenced… - [Incident 20070921825389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070921825389I.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Bemidji, MN · Sep 21, 2007 · N304DF · 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 taxied from the shore toward the other side of the lake for departure. When he taxied approximately 100… - [Accident 20070424006639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070424006639A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Grand Rapids, MN · Apr 24, 2007 · N1646G · 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 the ground and the aircraft flipped over causing substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot was… - [Incident 20050726017069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050726017069I.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Joplin, MO · Jul 26, 2005 · N6399N · 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 and the airplane swerved to the right, damaging the left landing gear. Incident [privacy data… - [Accident 20041229032339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041229032339A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Talladega, AL · Dec 29, 2004 · N9588S · 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 landing gear to shear off. Further investigation revealed that the propeller hit hard and lost about 8"… - [Accident 20041028028139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041028028139A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Petaluma, CA · Oct 28, 2004 · N9081L · 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 wheels chocked. Engine started and taxied across the ramp hitting a CE-182-Q aircraft that was tied… - [Incident 20040514014269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040514014269I.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Waynesville, OH · May 14, 2004 · N9594S · 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), Waynesville, Ohio, while on a training flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time.… - [Incident 20031218033379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031218033379I.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Martinez, CA · Dec 18, 2003 · N8357V > (-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,… - [Incident 20020214003089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020214003089I.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Whiteoak, TX · Feb 14, 2002 · N7554F > (-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… - [Accident 20010828026209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010828026209A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Romeo, MI · Aug 28, 2001 · N9047L · 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 power loss/engine failure at about 300 feet AGL. Runway 33 has an intersecting runway 9 at the end. A… - [Accident 20000812015819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000812015819A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Newell, CA · Aug 12, 2000 · N9648S · 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 power and the airplane force landed in an open field. On landing roll, the left main wheel struck a… - [Accident 20000703043789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000703043789A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJ · Jul 3, 2000 · N8384V · 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 need to land with the banner. She then provided instruction on how to accomplish this. He stated that… - [Accident 20000330043169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000330043169A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Arlington, SD · Mar 30, 2000 · N8371V · 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 engine failure. The student had set up for a field and when the throttle was advanced the engine did… - [Incident 19991019036509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991019036509I.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Concord, CA · Oct 19, 1999 · N8357V · 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 right wing such that the left wing contacted the ground. Resultant damage was moderate. Examination of… - [Incident 19990704008159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990704008159I.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Lockport, NY · Jul 4, 1999 · N2581F · 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 July 5, 1999, at approx. 1230 LCL, a champion citabria, 7GCAA attempted to takeoff from… - [Incident 19990509027239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990509027239I.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Gould, AR · May 9, 1999 · N2664G · 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 moticello airport, Arkansas, while practicing emergency landings. Visual meteorological conditions… - [Accident 19990131000979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990131000979A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Alliance, NE · Jan 31, 1999 · N9668S · 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 a friend's house and decided to land in a field adjacent to the house. The pilot stated that upon… - [Accident 19981122045079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981122045079A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Aurora, CO · Nov 22, 1998 · N9632S · 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 pushed the control stick forward to relieve pressure on the tail wheel. He said a gust of wind then… - [Incident 19970310009239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970310009239I.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Houston, TX · Mar 10, 1997 · N2597F · 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 touch down the aircraft began to oscillate to the left and right, as the oscillations became… - [Incident 19960830025749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960830025749I.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Dowagiac, MI · Aug 30, 1996 · N9692S > 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 landing on runway 27 at Dowagiac, MI. C91. Witnesses reported seeing the right main strut hanging… - [Incident 19960413011139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960413011139I.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Spanaway, WA · Apr 13, 1996 · N2501G · 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 runway, parked the aircraft and found the tips of the propeller were curled. The Lycoming engine manual… - [Incident 19951227042579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951227042579I.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Grand Rapids, MI · Dec 27, 1995 · N1646G · 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 attempted to takeoff but struck a snow bank. Aircraft flipped over in the snow. Minor damage to propeller,… - [Incident 19951117043429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951117043429I.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Longview, TX · Nov 17, 1995 · N9062L · 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, for local instructional flight under part 91 in VMC. On a short field landing attempt, under… - [Accident 19950716018709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950716018709A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · San Carlos, CA · Jul 16, 1995 · N7501F · 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.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Dowagiac, MI · Mar 18, 1995 · N9692S · Minor damage > Narrative: 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… - [Accident 19940814021459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940814021459A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Cocoa, FL · Aug 14, 1994 · N9669S · 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.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Blairstown, NJ · Jul 11, 1994 · N2899G · 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.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Wilber, NE · Aug 19, 1993 · N11027 · Substantial damage > Reported power lost on climbout. Forced landed in trees. No engine anomalies post accident. - [Accident 19930525015109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930525015109A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Mount Vernon, TX · May 25, 1993 · N7554F · Substantial damage > Weather vaned in crosswind on landing. Ran off runway. Struck runway light and nosed over. - [Accident 19921116046819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921116046819A.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Joshua, TX · Nov 16, 1992 · N9614S · Substantial damage > Struck wires on final and impacted nose first. High sink rate on final not adjusted. - [Incident 19921006046909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921006046909I.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · South Lake Taho, CA · Oct 6, 1992 · N5131X · 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.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Brainerd, MN · Jun 13, 1992 · N2519F · 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.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · South Boston, VA · May 1, 1992 · N1837G · 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.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Hyannis, NE · Oct 21, 1991 · N9668S · 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.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Townsend, MT · Aug 16, 1991 · N1645G · 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.md): Bbavia 7GCAA · Pierre, SD · May 27, 1991 · N5897X · Minor damage > Aircraft flipped on its back when landed on wet sod airstrip. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcaa/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 ('21101N8') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcaa/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.