# NTSB investigations: Champion 7GCBC

A list on [Champion 7GCBC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcbc.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 4 · 182 investigations

- [NTSB ANC25LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA100.md): Champion 7GCBC · Sutton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2025 · N5267X · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA25LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA189.md): Champion 7GCBC · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2025 · N9117L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power on approach due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ANC24FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24FA091.md): Champion 7GCBC · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 13, 2024 · N8CK · Substantial damage
  > On September 13, 2024, about 0803 Alaska daylight time (AKDT), a Champion (Citabria) 7GCBC, N8CK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ninilchik, Alaska. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as…
- [NTSB WPR24FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA226.md): Champion 7GCBC · Eatonville, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 7, 2024 · N3464D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid trees, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC23LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA016.md): Champion 7GCBC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 3, 2022 · N8365V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC22LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA051.md): Champion 7GCBC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2022 · N3085G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions with resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC21LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA091.md): Champion 7GCBC · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2021 · N6357N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots over application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC21LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA052.md): Champion 7GCBC · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2021 · N5213X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN20CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA192.md): Champion 7GCBC · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N5183X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake input while he attempted to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC15CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA055.md): Champion 7GCBC · Skweetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2015 · N3085G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN12CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA285.md): Champion 7GCBC · Genoa, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2012 · N1880G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper flare.
- [NTSB ANC11CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA017.md): Champion 7GCBC · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2011 · N5160X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC10LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA006.md): Champion 7GCBC · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2009 · N5268X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in strong winds and turbulence, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA277.md): Champion 7GCBC · Surrey, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2009 · N5106T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an abrupt pull-up maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynammic stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB DFW07CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA001.md): Champion Citabria · Slidell, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N6379N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB ANC06CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA124.md): Champion 7GCBC · Clear, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2006 · N1655G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing flare, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the trees.
- [NTSB CHI06CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA104.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Tower, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N1856G · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot which led to the subsequent nose-over. The terrain condition was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA05CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA022.md): Champion 7GCBC · Pierson, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2004 · N1826G · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command resulting in the airplane encountering uneven terrain, propeller contact to the ground, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CHI04CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA242.md): Aeronca Champion 7GCBC · Mullen, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N9657S · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain direction control during gusty wind conditions on landing.
- [NTSB ANC04CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA111.md): Champion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2004 · N9698S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA178.md): Champion 7GCBC · Buffalo, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · N9032L · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action to the dual student's loss of aircraft control during high speed taxiing which lead to the inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor was the student not maintaining aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC01FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA201.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Sedgwick, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N80195 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI00LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA301.md): Champion 7GCBC · Valentine, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N2993G · Substantial damage
  > the delayed aborted takeoff. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate planning/preparation for the flight, the high density altitude, and the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC00LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA135.md): Champion 7GCBC · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2000 · N9654S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were variable winds, and a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC99LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA148.md): Champion 7GCBC · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1999 · N9018L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor in this accident was the rough and uneven gravel bar.
- [NTSB ANC99LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA081.md): Champion 7GCBC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1999 · N5149X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and subsequent inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA035.md): Champion 7GCBC · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1999 · N9023L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor associated with the accident was a snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI98LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA361.md): Champion BL-7-GCBC · Upham, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N311DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's steep pull and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's handling qualities, and a lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA273.md): Champion 7GCBC · Clearwater, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N21262 · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command. The unmarked transmission wire was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA182.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Crimora, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N5272X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismangement of fuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing was his inadequate preflight planning that resulted in an inadequate fuel supply..
- [NTSB LAX97LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA267.md): Champion 7GCBC · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N8333V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and excessive remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve off the runway.
- [NTSB SEA97FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA049.md): Champion 7-GCBC · Creswell, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1997 · N9677S · Destroyed
  > the pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft, while recovering from a spin, which resulted in failure and separation of the right wing tip and adjacent wing fabric (skin).
- [NTSB MIA97FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA047.md): Champion 7GCBC · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1996 · N7596F · Substantial damage
  > Intentional aerobatics at too low an altitude that did not allow for recovery from an intentional maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the operation of the airplane at an overgross weight condition.
- [NTSB ANC96LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA155.md): Champion 7GCBC · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1996 · N9033L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision. Related factors were: the terrain condition, unfavorable (lee-side) wind, and trees.
- [NTSB FTW96LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA382.md): Champion 7GCBC · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N9071L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was a whirlwind.
- [NTSB ANC96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA128.md): Champion 7GCBC · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1996 · N5267X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed in initiating a go-around, and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. The high/fast approach for landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA152.md): Champion 7GCBC · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1996 · N7557F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper handling of the airplane during a banner pickup maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with the ground. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB ANC96IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96IA085.md): Champion 7GCBC · Naknek, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N9113L · Minor damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the vehicle driver, and the inadequate visual lookout of the pilot. A factor was the State of Alaska's failure to provide taxiway hazard warning signs which would alert vehicles of the active aerodrome.
- [NTSB ANC95LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA155.md): Champion 7GCBC · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N9033L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper rate of descent during the approach to land, and his misjudgment of altitude to flare for landing on glassy water. The glassy water condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA144.md): Champion 7GCBC · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N1887G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing and go around. The crosswind and gusty wind conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL94LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA145.md): Champion 7-GCBC · Hartford, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N5105X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the wheel brakes.
- [NTSB ANC94LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA056.md): Champion 7GCBC · Circle Hot Spri, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1994 · N1648G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control and his lack of experience in crosswind landings.
- [NTSB ANC92LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA183.md): Champion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1992 · N1654G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preflight planning/preparation in accessing the available runway length and snow conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the snow bank and the pilot in command's lack of familiarity with skiplane operations.
- [NTSB CHI92LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA189.md): Champion 7GCBC · Oxford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N1652G · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in tail wheel airplanes and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA92FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA130.md): Champion 7GCBC · Prosser, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N1812G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inflight planning/preparation and airspeed was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: an uncontrolled stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX91LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA340.md): Champion 7GCBC · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N1693G · Destroyed
  > The in-flight failure of the right elevator. Factors relating to this accident was the pilot's decision to perform aerobatics at an improper altitude.
- [NTSB ANC91LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA031.md): Champion 7GCBC · Flat Top Mtn., AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1991 · N7578F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing roll out in unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB BFO89LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA053.md): Champion 7GCBC · Ocean City, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N7521F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power from exhaust gas leakage into the carburetor inlet, causing engine air starvation, and material failure of the exhaust manifold..
- [NTSB DEN89LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA132.md): Champion 7GCBC · Monticello, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N7545F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight of the aircraft by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The terrain condition was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB ATL89LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA156.md): Champion 7GCBC · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N1652G · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation/modification of the banner tow system, which jammed the rudder during a landing. The wind and terrain conditions were related factors.

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## 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 ('21101PK')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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