# NTSB investigations: Champion 7GCB A list on [Champion 7GCB](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcb.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 72 investigations - [NTSB CEN26LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA151.md): Champion 7GCB · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2026 · N920CJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN13LA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA518.md): American Champion 7GCB · Pearsall, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2013 · N9967Y · Substantial damage > The failure of the rudder cable due to electrical arcing damage from contact with an unguarded battery and the pilot's subsequent loss of control during the go-around. - [NTSB ANC12CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA057.md): Champion 7GCB · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N466RV · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. - [NTSB ANC07LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA064.md): Champion 7GCB · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2007 · N9897Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were rough/uneven terrain, and the collapse of the main landing gear. - [NTSB DEN07CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA014.md): Champion 7GCB · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2006 · N9867Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. - [NTSB ANC06CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA033.md): Champion 7GCB · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2006 · N223HW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a snowbank and nosing over. - [NTSB SEA04CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA116.md): Champion 7GCB · Florence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N9827Y · Substantial damage > Pilot's improper touchdown point during landing. A sand mound was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB ANC03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA063.md): Champion 7GCB · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N9897Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane that resulted in the left wing striking the ground during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of wind gusts. - [NTSB NYC98LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA141.md): Champion 7GCG · Neavitt, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N9985Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB ANC98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA088.md): Champion 7GCB · Hope, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N9809Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area. Contributing factors were the stream crossing the airstrip and the embankment. - [NTSB SEA98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA087.md): Champion 7GCB · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1998 · N912CP · Substantial damage > The disconnection of the rear right-main brake pedal from the brake master cylinder, and the overloading of the right main landing gear. A factor was the oscillation of the tailwheel. - [NTSB CHI97LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA080.md): Champion 7GCB · Two Harbors, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1997 · N9950Y · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and the snowbank. - [NTSB ANC96LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA063.md): Champion 7GCB · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1996 · N9985Y · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. - [NTSB CHI95FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA310.md): Champion 7GCB · Howard, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N9838Y · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight. - [NTSB ANC95LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA066.md): Champion 7GCB · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1995 · N9958Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident is the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI93LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA146.md): Champion 7GCBA · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1993 · N9902Y · Substantial damage > Pilot in command failed to maintain directional control. - [NTSB ANC92LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA082.md): Champion 7GCB · Snow Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N9897Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to keep the aircraft on the step and he allowed it to become airborne. The pilot subsequently lost depth perception, and his failure to maintain proper rate of descent, resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the float landing gear. A… - [NTSB SEA89LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA089.md): Champion 7GCB · Copalis Beach, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1989 · N8978R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform the necessary preflight planning and preparation which resulted in the selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident was the soft sand bar. - [NTSB SEA88LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA153.md): Champion 7GCB · Oreana, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1988 · N9806Y · Substantial damage > Plt was circling a friend's ranch at low alt when acft began an uncommanded left roll. Plt was able to level wings before ground contact in rough terrain. Investigation revealed aileron attach bolt missing. Aileron had just undergone repair. - [NTSB ANC88LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA076.md): Champion 7GCB · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1988 · N9892Y · Substantial damage > The 70 hour private pilot was attempting to take off from a private turf airstrip with her non-pilot husband onboard. As she advanced the throttle to the one-half open position, the airplane veered sharply to the left. She said that she pulled the airplane… - [NTSB MKC88LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA011.md): Champion 7GCB · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1987 · N9967Y · Substantial damage > The plt indicated that on final app, when ovr the rwy threshold, he leveled the acft off at abt 10 ft and it dropped in. Subsequent inspection revealed that all four wing spars had longitudinal cracks. The plt had recently purchased the acft and had abt 14… - [NTSB SEA86FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA217.md): Aeronca 7GCB · Stanley, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1986 · N9940Y · Destroyed > Witnesses reported the aircraft came from the direction of Stanley (8 miles to the north). Circled over the guest lodge, made one or more low (100 to 300 foot) passes. On the last pass the acft was heading away from the lodge towards highway 75. The acft… - [NTSB MKC85LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA192.md): Champion 7GCB · Grand Island, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1985 · N9937Y · Substantial damage > During flt, the plt encountered radio receiver problems & diverted to Grand Island, NE. During arrival, he requested a special VFR clearance, but could not ascertain if the tower had answered. Radio communication was established in the traffic pattern & the… - [NTSB FTW83LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA419.md): Champion 7GCB · Danevang, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1983 · N9997Y · Destroyed > The plt stated that after touchdown, he turned too fast & lost directional control of the acft. - [NTSB CHI81FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA071.md): Bellanca 7GCB · Viking, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1981 · N8992R · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC81FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FA066.md): Champion 7GCB · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 19, 1981 · N8989R · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80DNC24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DNC24.md): Champion 7GCB · New Limerick, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1980 · N9926Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC79FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA022.md): Champion 7GCB · Waverly, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 16, 1979 · N9835Y · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC77DAA63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAA63.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1977 · N8984R · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC77FTK20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FTK20.md): Aeronca 7GCB · Northville, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 19, 1977 · N9871Y · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC77FER04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FER04.md): Champion 7GCB · Chaska, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1976 · N8992R · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA76DTA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DTA08.md): Champion 7GCB · Wagner, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 13, 1975 · N9803Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC76DAA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAA14.md): Champion 7GCB · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1975 · N9809Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA76DYC12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYC12.md): Champion 7GCB · Antelope, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1975 · N9958Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC75DAG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75DAG57.md): Champion 7GCB · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 17, 1974 · N9810Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC75DAG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75DAG11.md): Bellanca 7GCB · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1974 · N8987R · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC73AN062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN062.md): Champion 7GCB · Honesdale, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 5, 1972 · N9881Y · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC72DAA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAA37.md): Champion 7GCB · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1972 · N9918Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI71FGA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FGA22.md): Champion 7GCB · Peebles, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1971 · N9942Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI71FGG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FGG19.md): Champion 7GCB · Urbana, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 1, 1970 · N9911Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC71FDQ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FDQ09.md): Aeronca 7GCB · Sturgis, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1970 · N9939Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI70DGG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70DGG15.md): Champion 7GCB · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1970 · N9911Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX70AL051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70AL051.md): Champion 7GCB · San Ysidro, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 28, 1970 · N9895Y · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC70A0017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70A0017.md): Champion 7GCB · Kismet, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 9, 1969 · N9882Y · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC69F0128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69F0128.md): Champion 7GCB · Ft Yukon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 9, 1969 · N9918Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW69F0479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0479.md): Champion 7GCB · Mt.View, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 2, 1969 · N9870Y · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC69F0379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0379.md): Aeronca 7GCB · Presho, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 1, 1969 · N9825Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC69F0126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69F0126.md): Champion 7GCB · Cordova, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 1, 1969 · N8997R · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK69F0175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69F0175.md): Champion 7GCB · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 22, 1968 · N9935Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK68X0153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK68X0153.md): Champion 7GCB · Tsuniah Lake, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1968 · N2019J · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcb/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 ('21101PC') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcb/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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