# NTSB investigations: Aeronca 7AC

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ATL95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA071.md): Aeronca 7AC · Dauphin Island, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1995 · N83796 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder control which resulted in a stall, and improper use of the elevator control, in that he maintained back pressure after the stall entry, keeping the airplane in a stalled conditions.
- [NTSB LAX95LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA093.md): Aeronca 7AC · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1995 · N83981 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery FR0M a bounced landing, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed in unfavorable wind conditions for an attempted go-around (aborted landing), which resulted in a stall/mush and a dragged wingtip. Factors related to the…
- [NTSB BFO95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA018.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sabinsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N83073 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during cruise flight which resulted in inflight collision with wires.
- [NTSB MIA95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA019.md): Aeronca 7AC · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N2984E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined cause. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA239.md): Aeronca 7AC · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1994 · N85564 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CHI94LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA199.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N83019 · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Related factors are the rough/uneven terrain, and excessive brake application.
- [NTSB ANC94LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA066.md): Aeronca 7AC · Naknek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N84310 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above the stall speed during maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB BFO94LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA069.md): Aeronca 7AC · Beverly, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1994 · N84409 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA086.md): Aeronca 7AC · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1994 · N81616 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft, the crosswind, and snow beside the runway.
- [NTSB FTW94FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA074.md): Aeronca 7AC · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1994 · N84212 · Substantial damage
  > Was the inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilots failure to use carburetor heat when weather conditions existed that were conducive to carburetor icing, and his abrupt maneuver to avoid a light pole.
- [NTSB ANC94LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA025.md): Aeronca BL-7AC · Circle City, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1993 · N84903 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions which lead to an inadvertent aerodynamic stall of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the ice fog and the icing conditions.
- [NTSB ANC94LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA024.md): Aeronca 7AC · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1993 · N82594 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's selection of a sight unsuitable for landing. A factor in the accident was the ditch on the beach.
- [NTSB NYC93LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA172.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Ashland, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1993 · N82819 · No damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to leave the airplane unattended with the engine operating.
- [NTSB NYC93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA149.md): Aeronca 7AC · Portsmouth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N1844E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate start procedure which resulted in the airplane taxiing unmanned and its subsequent collision with a building. A factor is the pilot's failure to obtain assistance.
- [NTSB CHI93LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA293.md): Aeronca 7AC · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N81598 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control. Factors include a crosswind, the pilot-in-command's not attaining compensation for wind conditions, and his lack of experience in this type of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI93LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA239.md): Aeronca AC7B · Kearney, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N1032E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the aircraft exceeding maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB CHI93LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA236.md): Aeronca 7AC · Waukesha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N83429 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above a stall.
- [NTSB DEN93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA071.md): Aeronca 7AC · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N2915E · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of power resulting from a blocked carburetor fuel filter. A factor was: soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA93LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA111.md): Aeronca 7AC · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1993 · N81829 · Substantial damage
  > The premature landing flare by the pilot which resulted in a hard landing and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed during the balked landing.
- [NTSB SEA93FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA029.md): Aeronca 7AC · Medford, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N2216E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from wires while buzzing.
- [NTSB ANC92LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA180.md): Champion 7AC · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N85502 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands inflight planning/decision in selecting unsuitable terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA182.md): Aeronca 7AC · Miltonfreewater, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N85425 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Factors include lack of experience in this type of operation.
- [NTSB CHI92LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA225.md): Aeronca 7AC · Whitman, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1992 · N84228 · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel and low magneto output.
- [NTSB LAX92LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA310.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sierraville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N85778 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. The contaminated fuel system and the rough terrain were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC92LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA037.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1992 · N82380 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/flight instructor's loss of directional control during the landing roll and the subsequent ground loop/swerve. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC92FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA052.md): Aeronca 7AC · Salisbury, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1991 · N3103E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing low altitude aerobatic maneuvers, resulting in a stall with insufficient altitude to recover. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to perform these maneuvers,…
- [NTSB ATL92LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA021.md): Aeronca 7AC · Wilson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1991 · N84399 · Substantial damage
  > The intentional operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency and inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA91FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA209.md): Aeronca 7AC · Dawson, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1991 · N84216 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ATL91LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA159.md): Aeronca 7AC · Newton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1991 · N84692 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstacles.
- [NTSB ANC91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA101.md): Aeronca 7AC · Chataniak Vly, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N84903 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC91FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA154.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Millinocket, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N2155E · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a precautionary landing on a road, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper replacement of an oil temperature gage, and a…
- [NTSB MIA91LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA130.md): Aeronca 7AC · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1991 · N84986 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landig roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around which resulted in a descent and collision with two parked airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB NYC91LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA117.md): Aeronca 7AC · Whitefield, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1991 · N1303E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot which resulted in a loss of directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX91LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA145.md): Aeronca 7-AC · No. Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1991 · N84025 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX90LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA318.md): Aeronca 7AC · Trona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1990 · N84941 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and an abrupt manuever which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude of the airplane which did not allow adequate time to perform the necessary remedial actions.
- [NTSB MKC90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA121.md): Aeronca 7AC · Deer River, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N83555 · Destroyed
  > Airspeed not maintained and stall/spin encountered by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB NYC90LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA088.md): Aeronca 7AC · Blossvale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1990 · N2275E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing. Factors related to the accident were: a gusty quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA134.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1990 · N82805 · Substantial damage
  > The failure to the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the decision of the pilot to attempt a landing in a cross wind condition well beyond the capability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC90LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA023.md): Aeronca 7AC · Friendsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N4428E · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed and stalled the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL89LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA215.md): Aeronca 7AC · Semmes, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N83732 · Substantial damage
  > Improper replacement of the fuel cap gasket by the pilot, which resulted in a blocked fuel cap vent and fuel starvation. Trees in the emergency landing area contributed to aircraft damage.
- [NTSB ATL89LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA211.md): Aeronca 7AC · Screven, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N82705 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of maintenance personnel to correct right brake adjustment problems during brake repairs which led to a failure of the right brake, and the pilot's delay in taking remedial action to correct the veering initiated by the brake failure.
- [NTSB LAX89LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA261.md): Aeronca 7AC · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1989 · N84709 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during an aborted landing. Related factors were: a false airspeed indication, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, his improper use of carburetor heat, his diverted attention, and the…
- [NTSB MIA89LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA208.md): Aeronca 7AC · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N60FU · Substantial damage
  > Improper repair of the fuel cap (seal) by the pilot, which resulted in a blocked fuel system (cap) vent and subsequent fuel starvation, and his failure to see-and-avoid the telephone line. The telephone (transmission) line was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW89LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA140.md): Aeronca 7AC · Gueydan, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1989 · N84865 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent spin entry at pattern altitude which resulted in ground collision.
- [NTSB SEA89LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA133.md): Aeronca 7AC · American Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1989 · N1636E · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to stripped and broken teeth on a magneto drive gear in the accessory gear box. A soft field caused the nose over during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC89LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA120.md): Aeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1989 · N85459 · Substantial damage
  > That proper starting procedures were not followed by the pilot in command and the aircraft was not tied down.
- [NTSB BFO89LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA034.md): Aeronca 7AC · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1989 · N85715 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot failed to maintained directional control during recovery from a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW89LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA069.md): Aeronca 7AC · Catoosa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N1790E · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the occurrence were: carburetor icing conditions and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL89FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA019.md): Aeronca 7AC · Austell, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1988 · N83045 · Substantial damage
  > PIC was obtaining bfr; stalls & flt at min control airspeed were completed. PIC began descent from 2500 MSL to his pvt strip for simulated engine out landing. In a subsequent interview PIC said carb heat was applied & removed after 30 sec. In his rpt he said…
- [NTSB MKC88LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA150.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1988 · N85294 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot handproped the starterless aircraft. After engine start, the pilot was unable to gain access to the cockpit, and the aircraft taxied uncontrolled into some nearby farm implements. The purpose of the flight was to ferry the acft for an annual…

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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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2110102'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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