# NTSB investigations: 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 · 145 investigations - [NTSB ANC20CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA029.md): Champion 7GCAA · Sterling, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2020 · N9632S · Substantial damage > 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.md): Champion 7GCAA · Arthur, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2018 · N9026L · Substantial damage > 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.md): Champion 7GCAA · Kingsland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2015 · N8305V · Substantial damage > 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.md): Champion 7GCAA · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2014 · N2535F · Substantial damage > The loss of airplane control during a precautionary landing resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA14LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA222.md): Champion 7GCAA · Bardwell, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2014 · N9588S · Substantial damage > 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, uncontrolled descent, and impact with the ground. - [NTSB WPR13FA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA370.md): Champion 7GCAA · Paradise, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2013 · N9607S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during low-altitude maneuvering after encountering an updraft. - [NTSB CEN13CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA187.md): Champion 7GCAA · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2013 · N9691S · Substantial damage > 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.md): Champion 7GCAA · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2009 · N9085L · Substantial damage > 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 airplane in a condition that was not airworthy. - [NTSB ERA09CA553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA553.md): Champion 7GCAA · Ware, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2009 · N1879G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB DEN08CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA043.md): Champion 7GCAA · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2007 · N8305V · Substantial damage > 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.md): Champion 7GCAA · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2007 · N1646G · Substantial damage > 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.md): Champion 7-GCAA · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N9588S · Substantial damage > 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.md): Champion 7GCAA · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2004 · N9081L · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to follow the published prestart, start, and shutdown procedures. - [NTSB CHI01LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA295.md): Champion 7GCAA · Romeo, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N9047L · Substantial damage > the reason for the loss of engine power is undetermined. - [NTSB LAX00LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA295.md): Champion 7GCAA · Newell, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N9648S · Substantial damage > 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.md): Champion 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N8384V · Substantial damage > 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 experience in the type of operation, and no stall warning… - [NTSB CHI00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA108.md): Champion 7GCAA · Arlington, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N8371V · Substantial damage > 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.md): Champion 7GCAA · Alliance, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1999 · N9668S · Substantial damage > 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.md): Champion 7GCAA · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1998 · N9632S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty crosswind and terrain. - [NTSB MIA94LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA195.md): Champion 7GCAA · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N9669S · Substantial damage > 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 tow equipment with the rudder horn, rudder movement was… - [NTSB NYC94LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA116.md): Champion 7GCAA · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N2899G · Substantial damage > 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.md): Champion 7GCAA · Wilber, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N11027 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB FTW93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA166.md): Champion 7GCAA · Mount Vernon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1993 · N7554F · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. - [NTSB FTW93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA038.md): Champion 7GCAA · Joshua, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1992 · N9614S · Destroyed > 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.md): Champion 7GCAA · Brainerd, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N2519F · Destroyed > 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.md): Champion 7GCAA · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1992 · N1837G · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in inflight collision with a powerline. - [NTSB SEA91LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA208.md): Champion 7GCAA · Townsend, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N1645G · Destroyed > 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 recovery from the stall. - [NTSB CHI90FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA239.md): Champion 7GCAA · Clark Lake, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N2521F · Destroyed > 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.md): Champion 7GCAA · Ashland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N8326V · Substantial damage > 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.md): Champion 7GCBC · Alexander Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N6366N · Substantial damage > 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.md): Champion 7GCAA · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1988 · N9692S · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he made a low pass over the banner staging area to drop a banner; the release mechanism in the cockpit failed to operate and the banner remained in tow. Xwind conditions blew the banner into another banner on the ground which was… - [NTSB NYC88LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA180.md): Champion 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1988 · N11088 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Champion 7GCAA · Bargaintown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1987 · N9085L · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during climb out and level off after a banner pickup, the engine would not produce sufficient power to sustain flight. After checking the carburetor heat and mixture, he released the tow ropes and established a glide. Subsequently, the… - [NTSB NYC86LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA179.md): Champion 7GCAA · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1986 · N9574S · Substantial damage > Pilot made a precautionary landing after experiencing a rudder control failure after a banner pick up. The left aft rudder cable had parted 49.5 inches aft of the rudder pedal attachment point. - [NTSB NYC86LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA167.md): Champion 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1986 · N5186X · Substantial damage > After returning to the airport, the pilot lost directional control during the landing and the aircraft veered off the runway. Subsequently, the aircraft struck a runway light and the left main wheel & left wing were damaged. - [NTSB ATL86LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA117.md): Bellanca 7-GCAA · Chester, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1986 · N9030L · Substantial damage > Aircraft was being repositioned on airport for glider tow. Tow rope was attached and pilot concentrated his attention on avoiding entangling tow rope on runway lights. When pilot noticed the aircraft was too low he attempted a go-around with insufficient… - [NTSB DEN86LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA104.md): Champion 7GCAA · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1986 · N9614S · Substantial damage > According to the plt, when the acft slowed after landing, it turned 'sharply to the right.' The plt stated he experienced 'extreme tailwheel shudder' prior to this during the landing roll. During the investigation, it was ascertained that the tailwheel spring… - [NTSB ANC86LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA019.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1985 · N9533S · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the touch and to landing, the aircraft stalled approximately 20 feet in the air. The pilot was trying the slow the aircraft down for a short field landing when it stalled. - [NTSB NYC86LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA033.md): Champion 7GCAA · Colts Neck, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1985 · N5249X · Destroyed > The acft was being used to fly an advertising banner for the jersey shore marathon. The flt took off in a westerly direction, following the traffic pattern, climbing to aprx 1500 ft. a pullup maneuver was made to simulate a banner pickup. The plt checked for… - [NTSB SEA86FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA004.md): Champion 7GCAA · Oakley, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N9623S · Destroyed > Low time private pilot had borrowed aircraft for personal trip to nearby airport. On arrival, pilot made fly by of friend's ranch to signal for pick up at airport. Friend got into auto and headed for airport,stated he was driving 60 mph and saw aircraft in… - [NTSB DEN86LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA001.md): Champion 7GCAA · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1985 · N9614S · Substantial damage > After 3.9 hrs flt time on a x-country flt from cheyenne, WY, to Cortez, CO, the plt experienced an eng failure due to fuel exahustion. He executed a forced landing in a mountain meadow that was not adequate in length for the landing. The acft impacted trees… - [NTSB ATL85LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA265.md): Bellanca Champion 7GCAA · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1985 · N7559F · Substantial damage > The plt lost directional control of the acft during a landing. The acft nosed over coming to rest inverted. The plt related that a gust of wind caused the loss of control. - [NTSB FTW85LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA240.md): Champion 7GCAA · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N7595F · Destroyed > The pilot had just taken off on runway 16 at the municipal airport in Hillsboro, TX. This wind, as reported by the pilotwas 220 degrees at 16 knots with gusts to 22 knots and the temperature was 102 degrees. Two persons and 16 gallons of fuel were aboard.… - [NTSB ATL85FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA143.md): Champion 7GCA · Collinsville, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N9636S · Destroyed > Witnesses, friends of the plt, reported seeing the acft engaged in aerobatics at altitudes between 500 ft AGL and 2000 ft AGL, aprx 1/4 mile from their outdoor social function. They continued to report, the acft entered a spin and after aprx 2 3/4 revolutions… - [NTSB DEN85FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA088.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Cornville, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1985 · N6328N · Destroyed > The acft was on a local flt with the owner/private plt & a student plt on board. While in aerobatic flt over a narrow canyon/gully area, the acft collided with & severed 3 power lines & a static line, located aprx 100 ft above the ground. The acft then… - [NTSB LAX84LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA249.md): Champion 7GCAA · Fort Bidwell, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1984 · N6726N · Substantial damage > According to the plt the wx blocked several of the mountain passes along the route of flight. When the wx continued to deteriorate the plt landed in a field. The main gear 'dug-in and the acft flipped on it's back.' - [NTSB NYC83LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA127.md): Champion Bellanca 7GCAA · Akron, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1983 · N2581F · Substantial damage > The acft landed on the runway and ground looped off to the right, collapsed the landing gear and settled on the left wing. The wing failed at the strut attach points. Damage consisted of a broken left wheel hub, gear strut broken, cockpit floor ruptured and… - [NTSB FTW82FRG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG37.md): Champion 7GCAA · Killeen, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 25, 1982 · N2541F · Destroyed > The majority of the wreckage was contained within a small area except for the left wing tip which was found about 125 yds from the wreckage & some pieces of fabric from the left wing that were found about 525 yds from the wreckage. Both wings had separated… - [NTSB SEA82FYM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYM19.md): Champion 7GCAA · Independence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N9528S · Destroyed > The pilot reported that during a full stall landing, the aircraft veered to the left at the moment of touchdown. Full power was applied for a go-around, but reportedly, the pilot was unable to turn the aircraft back to the right toward the runway. After… - [NTSB NYC82DA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA086.md): Champion 7GCAA · New London, NH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 2, 1982 · N8309V · Substantial damage > After towing a glider, the pilot returned to an unimproved airstrip and landed. During the landing roll, the aircraft became mired in soft sand and nosed over. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcaa/ntsb.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 c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('21101N8') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcaa/ntsb --- 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.