# Champion 7KCAB

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 21101P3
- Manufacturer (registry): CHAMPION
- Model: 7KCAB
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 90 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-759](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-759) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: American Champion Aircraft Corp.
- Registered aircraft: 151
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7kcab

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2009-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-22-02): Rear seat back hinge area and excessive elongation of the rear seat hinge bolt hole · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Dec 3, 2009
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2005-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-24-10): Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) limitation · American Champion 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A) and 21 more. Effective Jan 17, 2006
- [AD 2000-25-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02-R1): Wood Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 27 more. Effective Jul 13, 2001
- [AD 96-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-02): Wing Strut Attach Fittings · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Sep 20, 1996
- [AD 89-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-18-06): Front Folding Seats · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Sep 21, 1989
- [AD 80-25-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-25-07-R1): Oil Coolers · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 39 more. Effective Sep 24, 1981
- [AD 81-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-04): Competition Harness Installation · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 2 more. Effective Jul 28, 1981
- [AD 80-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-21-06): Muffler Core and Body Assembly · American Champion 7ECA, 7GC, 7GCA and 8 more. Effective Oct 16, 1980
- [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979
- [AD 77-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-22-05): Operating Limitations · American Champion 7ECA, 7GC, 7GCA and 5 more. Effective Nov 7, 1977
- [AD 76-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-22-01): Adjustable Front Seat · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Nov 2, 1976
- [AD 75-17-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-17-16): Engine Power Loss · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Aug 12, 1975
- [AD 72-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-20-06): Aerobatic Flight Placard · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 2 more. Effective Oct 5, 1972
- [AD 72-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-18-03): Corrosion of Rudder and Elevator Cables · American Champion 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB and 1 more. Effective Sep 1, 1972
- [AD 71-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-20-04): Lower Fuselage Longeron · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 1 more. Effective Sep 30, 1971
- [AD 48-39-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-39-01): Control Stick Rework · American Champion 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A) and 19 more
- [AD 48-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-08-02): Cleveland Wheels · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 33 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (7)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-20): Electrical Power. Issued Jul 12, 2018
- [SAIB CE-13-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-40): Flight Compartment. Issued Jul 12, 2013
- [SAIB CE-11-43](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-43): Flight Controls. Issued Jul 6, 2011
- [SAIB CE-10-39](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-39): Equipment - Furnishings. Issued Jul 23, 2010
- [SAIB CE-09-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-20): Equipment - Furnishings. Issued Mar 20, 2009
- [SAIB CE-07-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-07-45): Flight Controls. Issued Aug 24, 2007

## Registered aircraft (151, first 50)

- [N12TL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12TL): [Loofbourrow Travis S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOOFBOURROW%20TRAVIS%20S), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1968, S/N 60
- [N1604G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1604G): [Mut Henry](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUT%20HENRY), [Brookshire, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brookshire), built 1968, S/N 101
- [N1605G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1605G): [Allen Matthew C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEN%20MATTHEW%20C), [Pomona, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pomona), built 1968, S/N 99
- [N1606G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1606G): [Nigri David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIGRI%20DAVID%20A), [Smithfield, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/Smithfield), built 1968, S/N 112
- [N1608G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1608G): [Drexler William G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DREXLER%20WILLIAM%20G), [Peyton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Peyton), built 1968, S/N 105
- [N1620G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1620G): [Drexler Charles T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DREXLER%20CHARLES%20T), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1968, S/N 123
- [N1631G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1631G): [Swiger Cale W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWIGER%20CALE%20W), [Hendersonville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Hendersonville), built 1968, S/N 127
- [N1637G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1637G): [Lejeune Robert S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEJEUNE%20ROBERT%20S), [Basile, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Basile), built 1968, S/N 113
- [N1639G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1639G): [Ghostwriter Airshows LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GHOSTWRITER%20AIRSHOWS%20LLC), [Hustonville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Hustonville), built 1968, S/N 115
- [N1640G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1640G): [Townsend Gary V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOWNSEND%20GARY%20V), [Sunderland, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Sunderland), S/N 116
- [N1642G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1642G): [Letourneau University](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LETOURNEAU%20UNIVERSITY), [Longview, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Longview), built 1969, S/N 169
- [N1650G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1650G): [Wright Jeffrey Crandel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20JEFFREY%20CRANDEL), [Opelika, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Opelika), built 1968, S/N 128
- [N1675G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1675G): [Kraft Jesse](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRAFT%20JESSE), [Twain Harte, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Twain%20Harte), S/N 130
- [N1676G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1676G): [Cain Landa B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAIN%20LANDA%20B), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), S/N 131
- [N1680G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1680G): [Sears Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEARS%20RICHARD%20A), [Stevensville, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Stevensville), built 1968, S/N 135
- [N1684G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1684G): [Mitchell Gary N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MITCHELL%20GARY%20N), [Kansas City, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Kansas%20City), built 1968, S/N 139
- [N1690G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1690G): [Ransom Bryce P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANSOM%20BRYCE%20P), [Richland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Richland), S/N 75
- [N1695G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1695G): [Smith Winston R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20WINSTON%20R), [Durham, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Durham), built 1968, S/N 141
- [N1832G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1832G): [Thomas Robert D Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20ROBERT%20D%20JR), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), S/N 86
- [N1840G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1840G): [Julicher Mark R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JULICHER%20MARK%20R), [Bulverde, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bulverde), built 1968, S/N 79
- [N1843G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1843G): [Wincar Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINCAR%20AIR%20LLC), [Doniphan, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Doniphan), built 1968, S/N 78
- [N1844G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1844G): [Twenty One Miles LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWENTY%20ONE%20MILES%20LLC), [Woodland Hills, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Woodland%20Hills), built 1968, S/N 84
- [N1847G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1847G): [Rogers Joe E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROGERS%20JOE%20E), [Manvel, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Manvel), built 1968, S/N 91
- [N1850G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1850G): [Madison Nicholas R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MADISON%20NICHOLAS%20R), [Fayette, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Fayette), built 1968, S/N 92
- [N1865G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1865G): [Callie Capital LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALLIE%20CAPITAL%20LLC), [Prairie Village, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Prairie%20Village), built 1968, S/N 97
- [N1871G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1871G): [Grizzle Jason](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIZZLE%20JASON), [Roscoe, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Roscoe), built 1968, S/N 107
- [N1885G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1885G): [Goodfriend Neal](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOODFRIEND%20NEAL), [Sanger, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Sanger), S/N 144
- [N1889G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1889G): [Rainbow Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAINBOW%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Moses Lake, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Moses%20Lake), built 1968, S/N 93
- [N1951E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1951E): [Mcclure Steve](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCLURE%20STEVE), [Lebanon, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Lebanon), built 1968, S/N 81
- [N209JF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N209JF): [Stock James D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOCK%20JAMES%20D), [Deer Park, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Deer%20Park), built 1967, S/N 76
- [N2574G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2574G): [Scholl John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHOLL%20JOHN%20D), [Alexandria, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Alexandria), built 1967, S/N 55
- [N2606G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2606G): [Miles Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILES%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Utica, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Utica), built 1967, S/N 51
- [N2614G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2614G): [Northern Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20AIR%20INC), [Bonners Ferry, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Bonners%20Ferry), built 1967, S/N 64
- [N2628G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2628G): [Arsenault Donald S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARSENAULT%20DONALD%20S), [Round Rock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Round%20Rock), built 1967, S/N 53
- [N2751G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2751G): [Spears Patricia C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPEARS%20PATRICIA%20C), [Longmont, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Longmont), built 1967, S/N 56
- [N2753G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2753G): [Jans Dream Machine LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JANS%20DREAM%20MACHINE%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), S/N 66
- [N2839G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2839G): [Gereg James J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEREG%20JAMES%20J), [Danbury, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Danbury), built 1967, S/N 65
- [N288RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N288RT): [Savonen Stephen D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAVONEN%20STEPHEN%20D), [Ukiah, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ukiah), built 1967, S/N 7KCAB-43
- [N2940G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2940G): [Dakota Air Spray LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAKOTA%20AIR%20SPRAY%20LLC), [Huron, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Huron), built 1967, S/N 69
- [N2992G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2992G): [Yonge Charles Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YONGE%20CHARLES%20RICHARD), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1967, S/N 68
- [N2995G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2995G): [Vincent Frederick D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VINCENT%20FREDERICK%20D), [Searsport, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Searsport), built 1967, S/N 38
- [N3045G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3045G): [Slack Troy Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLACK%20TROY%20TRUSTEE), [New Concord, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/New%20Concord), built 1968, S/N 49
- [N323VW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N323VW): [Sonoran Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SONORAN%20AERO%20LLC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1971, S/N 260-71
- [N3999Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3999Y): [Slyman David F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLYMAN%20DAVID%20F), [Inver Grove, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Inver%20Grove), built 1969, S/N 7KCAB-225
- [N443E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N443E): [Rivenbark Michael Keith](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIVENBARK%20MICHAEL%20KEITH), [Clinton, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Clinton), S/N 102
- [N5063X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5063X): [Grundy James W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRUNDY%20JAMES%20W), [West Greenwich, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/West%20Greenwich), built 1968, S/N 145
- [N5064X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5064X): [Huber Bryan L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUBER%20BRYAN%20L), [Jonesboro, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Jonesboro), built 1968, S/N 146
- [N5065X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5065X): [Wallace Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALLACE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wallace, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Wallace), built 1968, S/N 147
- [N5066X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5066X): [Chandelle LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHANDELLE%20LLC), [Chelsea, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Chelsea), built 1968, S/N 149
- [N5067X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5067X): [Miller Johnny D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20JOHNNY%20D), [Rhome, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rhome), S/N 150

All 151: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7kcab/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (173, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR23LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA348), Sep 19, 2023: Champion 7KCAB (N998B), Benson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots’ failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA230), Jun 3, 2023: Champion 7KCAB (N5068X), Rutherfordton, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The disengagement of the tailwheel locking mechanism during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA002), Oct 2, 2022: Champion 7KCAB (N869TT), Danville, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot decision to perform a precautionary landing to a field with obstacles which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN22LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA327), Jul 20, 2022: Champion 7KCAB (N7119), Gordon, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control while landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane with a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR18FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA237), Aug 22, 2018: Champion 7KCAB (N1682G), Descanso, CA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to enter a spin without sufficient altitude to recover. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight weight and balance calculations, which placed the…
- [NTSB GAA17CA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA396), Jul 8, 2017: Champion 7KCAB (N5195X), Cottonwood, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN17FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA169), Apr 30, 2017: Champion 7KCAB (N1899G), Collinston, LA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the flight instructor and the commercial pilot to maintain adequate clearance from a power line during an aerial application training flight.
- [NTSB CEN13FA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA420), Jul 18, 2013: Champion 7KCAB (N2978G), Oak Ridge, LA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The private pilot’s and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing agricultural operations turns low to the ground, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to…
- [NTSB WPR11LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA063), Nov 27, 2010: Champion 7KCAB (N5101X), Rialto, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fatigue cracking of the left main landing gear leg, which resulted in a gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA516), Sep 2, 2010: Champion 7KCAB (N1678G), North Fork, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN10LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA198), Feb 23, 2010: American Champion 7KCAB (N5065X), Greeley, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: An in-flight failure of the wing fabric for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA561](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA561), Sep 4, 2009: Champion 7KCAB (N2629G), Stacy, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA095), Apr 23, 2008: Champion 7KCAB (N1682G), Alexander City, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation of the right tail wheel spring on landing roll out for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB SEA07LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA190), Jun 29, 2007: Champion 7KCAB (N827BM), Orangeburg, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during go-around which resulted in a stall. The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC06CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA195), Aug 5, 2006: Champion 7KCAB (N7533F), Hyannis, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN06FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA107), Jul 30, 2006: American Champion 7KCAB (N5232X), Winter Park, CO, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall while maneuvering at a low altitude in mountainous terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's performance of a…
- [NTSB ANC05CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA134), Sep 3, 2005: Champion 7KCAB (N63995), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was a depression/ditch in the landing surface.
- [NTSB CHI01LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA236), Jul 22, 2001: Champion 7KCAB (N7537F), Brooklyn, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The forced landing for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the corn crop.
- [NTSB FTW01LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA082), Mar 17, 2001: Champion 7KCAB (N9017L), Ragley, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loose clamp (Nicopress fitting) on the elevator control cable due to inadequate quality control during the cable's manufacturing, which allowed the cable to disconnect and restricted the pilot's…
- [NTSB FTW00LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA227), Jul 29, 2000: Champion 7KCAB (N2978G), Rayville, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB FTW98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA094), Jan 10, 1998: Champion 7KCAB (N5275X), Leadville, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were a sudden windshift from a headwind to a quartering tailwind, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI97LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA247), Aug 5, 1997: Champion 7KCAB (N5066X), Hampshire, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, and his excessive use of brakes, which resulted in a nose over. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB NYC95LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA226), Sep 23, 1995: Champion 7KCAB (N6304N), Auburn, NY, destroyed. Probable cause: the loss of airplane control as a result of a jammed rudder for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA282), Aug 13, 1994: Champion 7KCAB (N7565F), Humphrey, NE, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's buzzing of the passenger's brother-in-law's house.
- [NTSB CHI93LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA260), Jul 18, 1993: Champion 7KCAB (N11AT), Hill City, KS, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's decision to continue flying the airplane with known deficiencies. Factors in the accident are the lack of suitable terrain…
- [NTSB DEN93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA014), Dec 2, 1992: Champion 7KCAB (N2751G), Boulder, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: UNDETERMINED.
- [NTSB BFO92FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA141), Sep 14, 1992: Champion 7KCAB (N561EK), East Haddam, CT, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER WITHOUT ADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR RECOVERY.
- [NTSB NYC92LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA113), Jun 13, 1992: Champion 7KCAB (N5220X), Hadley, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A POWER LOSS OF UNDETERMINED ORIGIN WHILE OPERATING OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
- [NTSB LAX92LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA070), Dec 25, 1991: Bellanca 7KCAB (N1679G), Happy Camp, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE EXCESSIVE NATURE OF THE MANEUVERS ATTEMPTED BY THE PILOT AT A LOW ALTITUDE DURING THE TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB, THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER PITCH ATTITUDE AND AIRSPEED TO AVOID AN…
- [NTSB ATL92LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA001), Oct 3, 1991: Champion 7KCAB (N5282X), Cartersville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING ROLL AND THE IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION TAKEN BY THE PILOT TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.
- [NTSB BFO91LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA064), Jul 5, 1991: Champion 7KCAB (N5BJ), Berlin, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE UNSUITABLE PLACEMENT OF TWO BANNERS (IMPROPER PLANNING) BY OTHER PERSONNEL CAUSING AN UNINTENTIONAL PICKUP OF BOTH BANNERS.
- [NTSB CHI91LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA209), Jul 4, 1991: Champion 7KCAB (N1844G), Hill City, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT AND OVER CONFIDENCE IN THE AIRCRAFTS ABILITY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND A PROPER CLIMB RATE NOT ATTAINED.
- [NTSB NYC91LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA141), May 25, 1991: Champion 7KCAB (N6342N), Ossipee, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION BY THE MECHANIC WHICH RESULTED IN THE INFLIGHT FAILURE OF THE ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE.
- [NTSB SEA90FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA100), Jun 11, 1990: Champion 7KCAB (N1877G), Pocatello, ID, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE INSTRUCTOR PILOTS POOR JUDGEMENT IN PERFORMING LOW ALTITUDE STEEP TURN MANEUVERS RESULTING IN AN INADVERTANT STALL AT AN ALTITUDE TOO LOW FOR RECOVERY. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE OVER GROSS…
- [NTSB MKC90LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA104), May 6, 1990: Champion 7KCAB (N5187T), Scott, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS TALL GRASS AND SOFT TERRAIN.
- [NTSB LAX90FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA094), Feb 19, 1990: Champion 7KCAB (N5156T), Ojai, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S PERFORMING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS AT A LOW ALTITUDE AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE.
- [NTSB ANC90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA004), Oct 8, 1989: Champion 7KCAB (N5222X), Montague Island, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN BY THE PILOT. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: ROUGH TERRAIN, GUSTY WINDS, HIGH VEGETATION, AND TREES.
- [NTSB LAX89LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA322), Sep 25, 1989: Bellanca Citabria (N1679G), Auburn, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF NOSE DOWN TRIM WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH A TREE. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRPLANE.
- [NTSB CHI89LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA053), Mar 5, 1989: Aeronca 7KCAB (N9044L), Pine Creek, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN WHICH RESULTED IN THE FAILURE TO ACHIEVE A PROPER CLIMB RATE WHICH RESULTED IN THE COLLISION WITH TREES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UPHILL, SNOW…
- [NTSB CHI88DEM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM08), Aug 13, 1988: Champion 7KCAB (N5124T), Grand Haven, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INATTENTIVE FUEL SYSTEM MONITORING, AND THE RESULTANT TOTAL FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT'S POWERPLANT DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FORCED LANDING WAS EXECUTED ON A STRETCH OF BEACH WITH SAND…
- [NTSB NYC88LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA129), Apr 27, 1988: Champion 7KCAB (N9712N), Dracut, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI87DEX08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEX08), Aug 31, 1987: Champion 7KCAB (N6343N), Sheridan, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN87LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA063), Mar 5, 1987: Champion 7KCAB (N2629G), Erie, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX87LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA127), Feb 27, 1987: Champion 7KCAB (N7572F), Roosevelt, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX86FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA320), Aug 9, 1986: Champion 7KCAB (N443E), Van Nuys, CA, minor damage
- [NTSB MKC86LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA116), May 22, 1986: Champion 7KCAB (N5229X), Crete, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN86LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA024), Nov 17, 1985: Champion 7KCAB (N1832G), Berthoud, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW85LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA292), Jul 20, 1985: Champion 7KCAB (N1642G), Chattanooga, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC85LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA126), Jul 19, 1985: Champion 7KCAB (N9045L), Glennallen, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW85LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA217), May 11, 1985: Champion 7KCAB (N5285X), Chattanooga, OK, substantial damage, 1 fatal

All 173: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7kcab/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (154, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20260422007959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260422007959I), Apr 22, 2026: Champion 7KCAB (N6316N), Janesville, WI, Minor damage. On 4/22/2026 rick leyes while on landing and roll out in [privacy data omitted] felt a sudden, unexpected shift of the aircraft to the right like something had…
- [Accident 20230919016529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230919016529A), Sep 19, 2023: Champion 7KCAB (N998B), Benson, AZ, Substantial damage. During departure just after lift off ac rolled to the right and was unable to recover and struck the ground next to the runway.
- [Accident 20230603011529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230603011529A), Jun 3, 2023: Champion 7KCAB (N5068X), Rutherfordton, NC, Minor damage. After touch down on rwy 1 at Rutherfordton, NC (fqd), a/c [privacy data omitted]pilot stated that the tail wheel immediately began to shimmy and a/c veered…
- [Accident 20221002016219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221002016219A), Oct 2, 2022: Champion 7KCAB (N869TT), Catlin, IL, Substantial damage. On 10/02/2022 the pilot of [privacy data omitted] executed an off-airport precautionary landing while on arrival descent to the vermilion regional airport…
- [Accident 20220720012849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220720012849A), Jul 20, 2022: Champion 7KCAB (N7119), Gordon, NE, Substantial damage. On July 20, 2022 at approximately 1310 MDT,[privacy data omitted], a Champion 7KCAB sustained substantial damage after the pilot lost control of the aircraft…
- [Accident 20180822012079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180822012079A), Aug 22, 2018: Champion 7KCAB (N1682G), Descanso, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On 8/22/2018 at approximately 17:21 local time, the PIC ^/owner^ of N1682G a citabria (7KCAB) and a student sitting in the front seat, took off from gillespie…
- [Accident 20170708009009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170708009009A), Jul 8, 2017: Champion 7KCAB (N5195X), Cottonwood, ID, Substantial damage. The pilot attempted to land at Cottonwood airport (S84)on runway 25 but performed a go-around due to shifting winds. The pilot switched to runway 7 and landed…
- [Incident 20170624011779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170624011779I), Jun 24, 2017: Champion 7KCAB (N5103X), Centennial, CO, Minor damage. On 06/24/2017 at approximately 0825 MDT, N5103X a Champion citabria ground looped during landing on 17R. A private pilot was receiving flight instruction on…
- [Accident 20170430003689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170430003689A), Apr 30, 2017: Champion 7KCAB (N1899G), Collinston, LA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aerial application instruction taking place. Witness stated airplane circled the intended field then commenced a practice spray run from south to north along…
- [Incident 20151125019419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151125019419I), Nov 25, 2015: Champion 7KCAB (N5228X), Meridian, MS, Minor damage. Aircraft experienced a hard landing resulting in separation of the right main axle/wheel.
- [Accident 20130718013119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130718013119A), Jul 18, 2013: Champion 7KCAB (N2978G), Oak Ridge, LA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft may have entered a stall during what may have been practice ag manuevers and was unable to to recover due to altitude resulting in a fatal crash
- [Accident 20101127053409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101127053409A), Nov 27, 2010: Champion 7KCAB (N5101X), Rialto, CA, Substantial damage. The aircraft departed cable airport and flew to Rialto airport to practice touch-and-go's on runway 24. On the 5th landing a loud snap was heard. The left gear…
- [Incident 20100912044689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100912044689I), Sep 12, 2010: Champion 7KCAB (N998B), San Carlos, CA, Minor damage. Pilot was unfamiliar with San Carlos runeways and taxiways at night. Pilot requested airfield lights turned up due to poor visability. Pilot stated his…
- [Accident 20100902044249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100902044249A), Sep 2, 2010: Champion 7KCAB (N1678G), Norfolk, NE, Substantial damage. On September 2, 2010, at 07:45 CDT, a Champion 7KCAB, N1678G, piloted by [privacy data omitted] was involved in a landing accident at the Karl Stefan Memorial…
- [Incident 20100324032899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100324032899I), Mar 24, 2010: Champion 7KCAB (N5101X), La Verne, CA, No damage. Incident notification via daily reporting application. Airman reported engine problems prior to making emergency landing on the northbound side of the 57…
- [Accident 20100223055499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100223055499A), Feb 23, 2010: Champion 7KCAB (N5065X), Greeley, CO, Substantial damage. On February 21, 2010, N5065X Champion 7KCAB at approximately 1500 mountain standard time (MST), was performing steep turns, power on/off stalls maneuvers 15…
- [Incident 20091226024109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091226024109I), Dec 26, 2009: Bbavia 7KCAB (N5156X), San Jose, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot stated, after flaring, aircraft made a harder than average landing on the runway 13L. Pilot stated upon landing, the right main landing gear leg and…
- [Accident 20090903049499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090903049499A), Sep 3, 2009: Champion 7KCAB (N2629G), Stacy, MN, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed from a private turf strip on his property. Engine lost power during climb out at low altitude and he attempted a 180 degree turn to return to…
- [Incident 20090607007999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090607007999I), Jun 7, 2009: Bbavia 7KCAB (N1840G), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. (-23) On June 07, 2009, at 2212Z, N1840G landed on runway 4R at Honolulu International Airport. While exiting on to taxiway f, the aircraft right landing gear…
- [Incident 20090130005199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090130005199I), Jan 30, 2009: Bbavia 7KCAB (N5101X), Long Beach, CA, Minor damage. During taxi on taxiway bravo, pilot applied brakes too hard and aircraft came up on the nose. Minor aircraft damage and no injuries to the pilot. Note:…
- [Incident 20081218853429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081218853429I), Dec 18, 2008: Bbavia 7KCAB (N5068X), Shallowater, TX, Minor damage. The pilot landed on a grass runway of approximately 150 degrees direction with a right quartering headwind. During rollout on this landing the aircraft exited…
- [Accident 20080423836229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080423836229A), Apr 23, 2008: Bbavia 7KCAB (N1682G), Alexander City, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot of aircraft N1682G, a 7AC champion, was landing on runway 36, at alx. The touch down was normal. The aircraft traveled approximately 100 feet,…
- [Accident 20070629016719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070629016719A), Jun 29, 2007: Bbavia 7KCAB (N827BM), Cordova, SC, Destroyed. (-23) The aircraft circled the field and atempted a landing on runway 03. The aircraft was too high and too fast and the pilot executed a go around at the…
- [Incident 20061015022019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061015022019I), Oct 15, 2006: Bbavia 7KCAB (N443E), Binghamton, NY, Minor damage. (-23) On 10-15-2006 at 1322 EDT a champ aircraft, model 7KCAB, departed on a VFR flight from hampton, NH, (7B3) to ithaca, NY (ith). The weather was VFR. When…
- [Accident 20060805017709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060805017709A), Aug 5, 2006: Bbavia 7KCAB (N7533F), Hyannis, MA, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 5, 2006, about 12:50 eastern standard time, aircraft N7533F, champion-7-kcab, owned and operated by the pilot [privacy data omitted], was…
- [Incident 20060803022819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060803022819I), Aug 3, 2006: Bbavia 7KCAB (N323VW), Fayette County, TN, Minor damage. (-23) On August 3, 2006, while preparing for landing the engine encountered power loss. The pilot began an emergency descent. There was another aircraft in the…
- [Accident 20060730026829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060730026829A), Jul 30, 2006: Bbavia 7KCAB (N5232X), Winter Park, CO, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) On 07-30-2006, at approximately 0800 MDT, an American champion 7KCAB, N5232X, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain near rollins pass road…
- [Accident 20050903024609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050903024609A), Sep 3, 2005: Bbavia 7KCAB (N63995), Wisky Island, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] on September 3, 2005, N63995 flipped over onto its back while rolling out after landing on a 1400 foot gravel bar. The wing…
- [Accident 20050822017749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050822017749A), Aug 22, 2005: Bbavia 7KCAB (N7546F), Richland, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) On engine teardown, it was discovered that the engine oil pressure line fitting on the engine gear case was loose and allowed the escape of all the…
- [Incident 20030913022819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030913022819I), Sep 13, 2003: Bbavia 7KCAB (N1840G), Kapolei, HI, Minor damage. (-23) During touch and go wheel landing instruction minor prop strike was induced by too much forward elevator. This was done while attempting to teach student…
- [Accident 20010722026539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010722026539A), Jul 22, 2001: Bbavia 7KCAB (N7537F), Brooklyn, MI, No damage. (-23) Upon executing a go around at shamrock airport (6G8) and during climb out engine power was lost.
- [Accident 20010317010179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010317010179A), Mar 17, 2001: Bbavia 7KCAB (N9017L), Ragley, LA, No damage. (-23)On March 17, 2001, at approximately 0845 CST, a champion 7KCAB airplane, N9017L, registered to and operated by the pilot p.j habetz, was substantially…
- [Accident 20000729008009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000729008009A), Jul 29, 2000: Bbavia 7KCAB (N2978G), Rayville, LA, No damage. (-23) Student pilot lost control on landing due to gusty winds. Instructor failed to take control, and aircraft veered off of the runway and into a ditch. The…
- [Incident 19991026033059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991026033059I), Oct 26, 1999: Bbavia 7KCAB (N1843G), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. (-23) After a local flight, the pilot was taxiing back to the ramp after dark. Because of construction at the airport, he knew that he had to cross a dirt…
- [Incident 19990624007579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990624007579I), Jun 24, 1999: Bbavia 7KCAB (N9102L), Newburyport, MA, Minor damage. Acft went off the rwy on landing and struck trees, other circumstances are unknown. (-5)N91021L, Aeronca champ, VFR, landed Newburyport Plum Island Airport,…
- [Accident 19980110002759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980110002759A), Jan 10, 1998: Bbavia 7KCAB (N5275X), Leadville, CO, Substantial damage. Landed in quartering tail wind. Lost control. Impacted snowbank. Off edge of runway. (.4)the pilot was practicing full stop landings on runway 16. The wind was…
- [Accident 19970805023679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970805023679A), Aug 5, 1997: Bbavia 7KCAB (N5066X), Union, IL, Substantial damage. (.4)The pilot was landing after towing and releasing a glider. The wind was from 020 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot said, 'I landed to the west, runway 27, on…
- [Incident 19960811028189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960811028189I), Aug 11, 1996: Bbavia 7KCAB (N9008L), Williamsport, PA, Minor damage. Narrative: on August 11, 1996, at 1155 EDT, a Bellanca, 7-kcab, N9008L, registered to phillips aircraft company, ground looped while practicing take-offs and…
- [Accident 19950923030079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950923030079A), Sep 23, 1995: Bbavia 7KCAB (N6304N), Auburn, NY, Destroyed. During aerobatic roll rudder jammed full left. Roll continued. Pilot and passenger bailed out. Cause undetermined.
- [Incident 19941113041109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941113041109I), Nov 13, 1994: Bbavia 7KCAB (N7529F), Midland, TX, Minor damage. Lost directional control landing light crosswind. Hit brakes too hard to slow. Nosed over.
- [Accident 19940813021429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940813021429A), Aug 13, 1994: Bbavia 7KCAB (N7565F), Humphery, NE, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Buzzed farm house. Wreckage indicates a stall and vertical impact.
- [Accident 19930718024149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930718024149A), Jul 18, 1993: Bbavia 7KCAB (N11AT), Hill City, KS, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Made low pass towing a banner. Then sudden climbing turn. Lost power and stalled. Engine history of roughness.
- [Accident 19921202055519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921202055519A), Dec 2, 1992: Bbavia 7KCAB (N2751G), Boulder, CO, Substantial damage. While clearing snow off aircraft found left wing tip and aileron damage. Last person operating it denied the damage
- [Incident 19921025046629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921025046629I), Oct 25, 1992: Bbavia 7KCAB (N1641G), Goldsby, OK, Minor damage. Left main gear collapsed on landing rollout. Found left main gear attach bolt sheared.
- [Accident 19920914037509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920914037509A), Sep 14, 1992: Bbavia 7KCAB (N561EK), East Haddam, CT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Began a roll on low passover runway nose high then dived into ground adjacent to runway.
- [Accident 19920613019899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920613019899A), Jun 13, 1992: Bbavia 7KCAB (N5220X), Hadley, MA, Substantial damage. Low pass over Private strip. On go around engine lost power. Landed in tree. Post accident engine ran normal.
- [Accident 19911225057159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911225057159A), Dec 25, 1991: Bbavia 7KCAB (N1679G), Happy Camp, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Made two steep turns on departure and stalled in second 90 degree turn to downwind. Burned on impact.
- [Incident 19911218060249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911218060249I), Dec 18, 1991: Bbavia 7KCAB (N2628G), Roundrock, TX. Experienced rough running engine. Emergency landing in field. Found fuel vent line clogged with a mud dauber nest.
- [Accident 19911003044879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911003044879A), Oct 3, 1991: Bbavia 7KCAB (N5282X), Carterville, GA, Substantial damage. Lost control on rollout landing. Added power,became airborne but aborted due obstacles. Landed in rough off runway.
- [Accident 19910705026359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910705026359A), Jul 5, 1991: Bbavia 7KCAB (N5BJ), Berlin, MD, Substantial damage. Accidently hooked and climbed out with two banners in tow. Unable release. Settled into trees due excess drag.

All 154: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7kcab/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (25)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2018FA0000438](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000438), Oct 14, 2018: SOLENOID. OPEN. BATTERY SOLENOID OPENED DURING LANDING GEAR EXTENSION.
- [SDR 2018FA0000525](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000525), Aug 2, 2018: TUBE. DAMAGED. ON BOTH THE LH AND RH SIDES OF THE FUSELAGE, THE U-BOLT ATTACHMENT TUBE, PN 2-1949, IS CRACKED AT THE AFT ATTACHMENT BOLT FOR THE MLG. THE CRACKS WERE DISCOVERE
- [SDR 2017FA0000513](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000513), Oct 16, 2017: MUFFLER. DETACHED. AFTER TAKE OFF, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE COCKPIT. THE PILOT LANDED SAFELY AND ON INSPECTION, FOUND THE MUFFLER HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
- [SDR 2013FA0000670](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000670), Oct 28, 2013: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING COMPLIANCE OF AD 00-25-02 R1, HAIR-LINE CRACKS WERE FOUND AT WING STRUT ATTACH POINT ON BOTH LT AND RT FWD WING SPARS. APPROXIMATELY THREE INCHES OF LONG
- [SDR CA111003010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111003010), Sep 17, 2011: COIL. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) WEAK SPARK WHEN HOT. REPLACED WITH NEW COIL.
- [SDR 2005FA0001260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001260), Aug 22, 2005: B-NUT. LOOSE. ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LINE B-NUT AT GEAR CASE LOST TORQUE AND THE ENGINE LOST ALL OIL. LACK OF LUBRICATION CAUSED FAILURE OF THE NR2 CONNECTING ROD BEARING. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0000945](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000945), Jun 23, 2005: CONTROL CABLE. SLIPPED. AILERON CABLE SLIPPED OUT OF THE INBOARD NICOPRESS SLEEVE ON THE FORWARD AILERON CABLE IN THE LEFT WING. ALL 4 (LEFT AND RIGHT WING) CABLES WERE PURCHASED NEW F
- [SDR 2005FA0000038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000038), Nov 2, 2004: BOLT. IMPROPER PART. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT ONE OF THE NAS BOLTS HOLDING THE IB END OF THE LANDING GEAR WAS TOO SHORT AND DID NOT GO ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE NAS
- [SDR 2003FA0000965](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000965), Aug 23, 2003: SEAT FRAME. BROKEN. 2 SEAT BACK SUPPORT STRAPS BROKE ON HARD LANDING (G-METER REUD 9G) UPPER STRAP WAS A NEW BREAK AT WELD CENTER STRAP BROKE AT REPAIR WELD FROM PREVIOUS BREAK. CF
- [SDR 2002FA0001377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001377), Dec 9, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD 2000-25-02 R1 (WING SPAR INSPECTION) FOUND BOTH FORWARD SPARS CRACKED AT SPAR ROOT. EACH SPAR HAD TWO CRACKS RUNNING THE LENGTH OF THE W
- [SDR 2002FA0001128](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001128), Sep 11, 2002: CABLE. BROKEN. THE DOWN ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE FAILED AT THE REAR PULLEY BELOW BATTERY BOX. THE PULLEY HAD STOPPED TURNING THUS CUTTING OR WEARING CONTROL CABLE TO A CONDITION
- [SDR 2002FA0000235](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000235), Sep 25, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. WING MAIN SPAR, TOP OF SPAR OUTBOARD OF STRUT FITTING.
- [SDR 2001FA0000131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000131), Jul 3, 2001: SPAR. UNSECURE. AIRCRAFT REGISTERED AS BELLANCA. MODEL IS 7KCAB. DESIGN NOW OWNED BY AMERICAN CHAMPION. WOOD SPAR WING INSPECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AD 2000-25-02. SEVERAL RIB/S
- [SDR 2002FA0000245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000245), Jun 30, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. AIRFRAME TOTAL TIME 3161 DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD INSTRUCTIONS. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT WING REAR SPAR HAD AN 8 INCHES 
- [SDR 2001FA0000123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000123), Jun 29, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION OF RIGHT WING, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE AFT SIDE OF THE FORWARD WOOD SPAR, 79 INCHES OUTBOARD FROM THE BUTT RIB. THE 5 INCH LONG, HORIZONTAL C
- [SDR 2002FA0000250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000250), Jan 25, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. WOODEN SPARS, NAILS OUT OF LEADING EDGE RIBS, WOODEN SPACERS WERE LEFT OUT OF FIRST FOUR INBOARD LEADING EDGE RIBS. LEADING EDGE LOOSE, NAILS LOOSE. HAD BEEN PA
- [SDR 20010417AP002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010417AP002), Jan 25, 2001: SPAR. DAMAGED. WOOD SPARS; NAILS OUT OF LEADING EDGE RIBS; WOODEN SPACERS WERE LEFTOUT OF FIRST FOUR IN-BOARD LEADINGEDGE RIBS; LEADING EDGE LOOSE; NAILSLOOSE; SOMEBODY HAD PA
- [SDR AU980721](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980721), Jun 20, 1998: THROTTLE CABLE. BROKEN. (AUS) THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE BROKEN AT THROTTLE LEVER. PART TOTAL CYCLES: 1,552.
- [SDR 97ZZZX2716](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2716), May 29, 1997: SPAR. CRACKED. INSPECTED SPAR IAW SL 406. FOUND RIGHT FORWARD SPAR CRACKED OUTBOARD, AFT SIDE OF STRUT ATTACH DOUBLER. CRACK VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE WITHOUT BENDING LEADING EDGE
- [SDR 96ZZZX1784](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1784), Mar 17, 1996: PUMP. SEAL LEAK. SEAL FAILED CAUSING FUEL TO VENT THROUGH ELECTRIC (DC) MOTOR, PAST ARCING BRUSHES. ASSEMBLY INSTALLED ORIGINALLY WITHOUT CASE VENT AND DRAIN TUBE. SUBMITTER REC
- [SDR 96ZZZX2559](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2559), Jan 24, 1996: LIFTER. DAMAGED. ANNUAL INSPECTION - LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL FRAGMENTS IN OIL PRESSURE AND OIL SUCTION SCREENS. CYLINDERS REMOVED, 7 LIFTER BODIES NOT TURNING, ENGINE TEAR-DOWN RE
- [SDR 96ZZZX2558](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2558), Jan 24, 1996: CAMSHAFT. DAMAGED. ANNUAL INSPECTION - LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL FRAGMENTS IN OIL PRESSURE AND OIL SUCTION SCREENS. CYLINDERS REMOVED, 7 LIFTER BODIES NOT TURNING, ENGINE TEAR-DOWN RE
- [SDR 95ZZZX5231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5231), Aug 28, 1995: MAGNETO. FAILED. ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY RUNNING ROUGH. MAGNETOS BOTH HAD 1,786 HOURS SINCE INSTALLATION. SABOTAGE PAINT APPLIED BY MANUFACTURER WAS NOT DISTURBED INDICATING NO 50
- [SDR 95ZZZX5230](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5230), Aug 28, 1995: MAGNETO. FAILED. ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY RUNNING ROUGH. MAGNETOS BOTH HAD 1,786 HOURS SINCE INSTALLATION. SABOTAGE PAINT APPLIED BY MANUFACTURER WAS NOT DISTURBED INDICATING NO 50
- [SDR 95ZZZX2969](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2969), May 18, 1995: DIVERSION PLATE. BROKEN. AFTER REMOVAL OF OIL PAN AND ACCESSORY SECTION TO COMPLY WITH 'AD' OF OIL PUMP ASSY, FOUND INVERTED FLIGHT OIL DIVERATING PAN (PART UNK) CRACKED AND BROKEN FROM

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (167, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA33CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA33CE): If Champion Part Number 7-480 door is installed, remove two of AN 380-2-2 cotter pins and two of AN 393-3 flat head pins as necessarry to remove one door. If American Champion Part Number 7-1265 door is installed, remove quick release pins to remove one door. Weight change --10lb at +21.06 arm. National Aeronca Association
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC
- [STC SA2699CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2699CE): Installation of aileron spades. Rainbow Flying Services
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link. Fliegen Works Inc. d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA04301CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04301CH): Attachment of fabric covering and wing leading edge. C William Pancake Jr
- [STC SA2710WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2710WE): Installation of carburetor heat box bearings. Del-Air
- [STC SA02529AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02529AK): Installation of the GSD Landing Gear System, Aeronca/American Champion 7 & 11 series airplanes. Mr. Ernie Broten
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA33GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA33GL): Installation of EDO Model 88A-1650 floats. Kenmore Air EDO Floats LLC
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC

All 167: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7kcab/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Bellanca 7KCAB](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7kcab): 230 registered aircraft, registry code 1220701

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