# 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. Page 5 of 18 · 898 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI88FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA206.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Barker, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1988 · N83255 · Destroyed > The pilot in command failed to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB CHI88FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA192.md): Aeronca 7AC · Pierz, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N3001E · Destroyed > Pilot failed to maintain adequate control of the aircraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a stall and collision with the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and training. - [NTSB CHI88LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA172.md): Aeronca 7AC · Greenfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1988 · N83430 · Substantial damage > During a dual instructional flight for purpose of practicing landings in a conventional gear aircraft, the student pilot abruptly nosed the aircraft toward the turf runway. The instructor pilot did not take remedial action and the aircraft struck the ground,… - [NTSB CHI88LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA155.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1988 · N2200E · Substantial damage > After making a low pass down a private strip, the aircraft experienced a wire strike followed by an uncontrolled descent into the ground. The pilot stated that his attention was diverted by the owner of the strip. - [NTSB BFO88LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA055.md): Aeronca 7AC · Capon Bridge, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1988 · N1841E · Substantial damage > Loss of power because of carburetor ice which obstructed airflow to the engine. The aircraft nosed over on landing because of soft terrain and high grass. The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat is a contributing factor. - [NTSB FTW88LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA118.md): Aeronca 7AC · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1988 · N84889 · Substantial damage > The pilot lost directional control while attempting a takeoff. The airplane ran off the right side of the runway and struck a wind tetrahedron, a fence, and a low concrete wall. The plt did not submit an acc report. - [NTSB FTW88LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA088.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bonham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1988 · N2044E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > One airplane was taxiing out for departure at the same time two others were coming in to land. The first airplane landed and did a 180 on the runway to taxi back to the parking area. This required the second airplane to go-around. The airplane taxiing in… - [NTSB SEA88LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA062.md): Aeronca 7AC · Umpqua, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1988 · N81788 · Destroyed > While flying low over a river the aircraft struck unmarked telephone wires. An off-airport landing was made onto a cow pasture. During the landing the aircraft struck the ground nose first. Post acc inspection revealed telephone wire insulation wedged near… - [NTSB ANC87LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA150.md): Aeronca 7AC · Island Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1987 · N82171 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the initial climbout the aircraft lost power, stalled, and crashed into a row of trees near the lake. The pilot also stated it was fuel contamination which caused a partial power loss. - [NTSB FTW87LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA215.md): Aeronca 7AC · Batesvile, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1987 · N84191 · Substantial damage > A witness to the accident reported the pilot was 'buzzing' personnel in a cotton field and on the third pass did not pull up in time. The belly struck the ground while the aircraft was in a 'fairly steep angle of descent.' The witness stated the engine… - [NTSB ATL87LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA220.md): Aeronca 7AC · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1987 · N443WB · Substantial damage > The plt experienced a loss of directional control on ldg as the tailwheel touched down, and he executed a go-around. On the 2nd ldg attempt, the airplane veered off the rwy, traveled across a grassy area, and impacted a parked C-172. Post-crash exam of the… - [NTSB BFO87FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA048.md): Aeronca 7AC · Saluda, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1987 · N1810E · Substantial damage > While climbing thru aprx 400 to 500 ft after takeoff, the plt made a slight rgt turn which was flwd by a left bank. After moving the control stick for a left bank, it jammed to the left & was restricted in fore & aft movement. The plt applied full rgt rudder… - [NTSB NYC87LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA195.md): Aeronca 7AC · Jamestown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N2460E · Substantial damage > The student plt rented the acft & flew to a field aprx 40 mi from the dep arpt. After landing, a passenger boarded the acft. The student started to takeoff again. Drg takeoff, the acft lifted off, but would not climb sufficiently to clear trees at the dep end… - [NTSB ATL87FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA111.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sharpsburg, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1987 · N1823E · Destroyed > Plt dep a pvt grass airstrip for a LCL VFR flt. Acft was observed to lift off the grass rwy at about 1000 ft. it climbed to about 30 ft AGL and leveled off. At about the end of the 1800 ft rwy the acft nosed up into a 'fairly steep' climb attitude. The ground… - [NTSB FTW87LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA091.md): Aeronca 7AC · Horizon City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1987 · N85397 · Destroyed > The pilot delayed in initiating recovery from a simulated forced landing. Then when the throttle was advanced from idle to full open the engine hesitated briefly and full power was restored too late to recover. A hard left bank was initiated to align the… - [NTSB MKC87LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA001.md): Aeronca 7AC · Tribune, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1986 · N84911 · Substantial damage > The PIC rptd eng failure while in cruise flt. The student PIC suspected carb icing as the cause of the eng failure. No mechanical pblm was discovered during the eng inspection. The icing probability charts indicated that carburetor icing was likely in the… - [NTSB FTW86LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA134.md): Aeronca 7AC · Plano, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1986 · N83847 · Substantial damage > The pilot tried twice to rotate the aircraft before it lifted off at approximately 800 feet down the runway. At 100 feet above the ground, the aircraft started veering to the west side of the runway in a nose high attitude, stalled and nosed down impacting… - [NTSB NYC86FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA182.md): Aeronca 7AC · Durhamville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1986 · N84854 · Destroyed > Aircraft departed rwy 35 at kamp airport, climbed to about 200 feet, turned right, stalled and crashed vertically into the ground. A witness said that the aircraft climbed, the engine sputtered, and then stopped. No preimpact malfunction/failure was… - [NTSB NYC86FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA140.md): Aeronca 7AC · Chaumont, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1986 · N82079 · Destroyed > The pilot departed his private strip and crashed about 5 minutes later in a steep nose down attitude. Over 50 per cent of the fluid in the carburetor was a contaminant. - [NTSB DEN86LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA152.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sisseton, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1986 · N84693 · Destroyed > The front seat plt, on his first flt in the acft, was flying the acft. After takeoff the acft entered a nose high attitude because the elevator trim was improperly set. The nose high attitude was corrected but the right door on the engine cowling came open… - [NTSB ATL86FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA148.md): Aeronca 7AC · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1986 · N3675E · Substantial damage > While on a bfr flt, the owner/plt was considered to be the plt-in-command. Drg departure, he took off on rwy 35 with a x-wind from the left. According to the instructor (CFI) & a witness, the takeoff was normal until shortly after lift-off, then the acft… - [NTSB FTW86FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA086.md): Cessna 172G · Blackwell, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1986 · N5878R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The pilot of N5878R, a Cessna 172G, had no previous experience in formation flying. The pilot of N2603E, an Aeronca 7AC, stated he had many hours of formation flying in the military during world war ii and has made an occasional formation flight since that… - [NTSB ATL86LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA106.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hamilton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1986 · N84394 · Substantial damage > The plt made a low pass over the drag strip to check the wind. He climbed, made a 180 deg turn and attempted a normal landing. On roll out a wind gust was encountered which tipped the acft up on the right wheel. It veered off the hard surface into a guard… - [NTSB SEA86LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA077.md): Aeronca 7AC · East Sound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1986 · N84842 · Substantial damage > Upon rollout, a loss of directional control occurred during a wind gust. The pilot elected to go-around. Shortly after lift off, the main gear of the aircraft struck VASI lights. The aircraft then struck the ground. - [NTSB MKC86LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA067.md): Aeronca 7AC · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1986 · N82202 · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting a takeoff from a sod strip in an Aeronca tail dragger aircraft in gusty wind conditions. The air strip runway is situated along a north-south heading with the rptd winds fm 290 degrees magnetic at 13 knots with gusts to 18 knots. As… - [NTSB DEN86LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA088.md): Aeronca 7AC · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1986 · N85255 · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the eng quit during the initial climbout and the acft was substantially damaged during the subsequent forced landing. Post accident inspection disclosed the gascolator was broken which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. - [NTSB DEN86LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA087.md): Aeronca 7AC · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1986 · N1503E · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during the ground roll phase of landing at Red Lodge, MT, he lost control of the acft which entered into a ground loop to the right. Just prior to the acft departing the right side of the rwy, he applied maximum braking, and the acft nosed… - [NTSB MKC86LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA016.md): Bellanca 7AC · Ogallala, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N467AC · Substantial damage > While practicing touch and go landings the plt rptd that during the landing roll the left brake locked. The plt applied opposite rudder, but the acft veered off the left side of the rwy until striking a ditch which collapsed the gear. Inspection of the gear… - [NTSB SEA85LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA219.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ridgefield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1985 · N84844 · Substantial damage > The acft stalled at an alt of aprx 15 AGL and contacted the terrain hard during a landing at a pvt airstrip. The acft does not have a stall warning system. The plt stated that he should have maintained a proper airspeed. - [NTSB MIA85LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA245.md): Aeronca 7AC · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1985 · N84046 · Substantial damage > The aircraft swerved to the left on landing as the tailwheelcontacted the runway. The aircraft left the runway and collided with an embankment shearing the right main landing gear. A post accident examination of the tailwheel steering entering assembly… - [NTSB MKC85FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA199.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bridgeton, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N2560E · Destroyed > A witness observed the acft flying in an easterly direction at an alt of 200 to 300 ft AGL. The acft then made a 180 deg turn to a westerly heading. After flying a distance of aprx 2000 ft, the acft entered a left turn and dove into a squash fld. Post… - [NTSB ANC85LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA164.md): Bellanca 7AC · Chetaslina Rvr, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N83725 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he run out of runway and he did not reach min flying speed for lift off. The tundra run way created more drag than the pilot had anticipated. The pilot then departed thr tundra runway lost directional control of the aircraft crusing a… - [NTSB LAX85LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA371.md): Aeronca 7AC · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1985 · N2877E · Substantial damage > Witnesses stated that the acft was observed in a nose high attitude followed by an apparent stall and subsequent impact into a river bed. - [NTSB LAX85LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA338.md): Aeronca 7AC · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1985 · N85168 · Substantial damage > On aug 4, 1985 an Aeronca 7AC collided with the ground while buzzing over a sand bar near Santa Paula, CA. VMC existed at the time. The ac sustained substantial damage and the pvt plt received minor injuries. He reported no mechanical problems with the ac… - [NTSB ATL85LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA187.md): Champion 7AC · Barnardsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1985 · N83678 · Substantial damage > During a supervised solo x-country flt, the student acft experienced a loss of pwr at cruise. After reaching his first check point, the student reversed course because he departed on the wrong heading. Before reaching the first check point for the second… - [NTSB FTW85LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA243.md): Aeronca 7AC · Edna, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1985 · N3708E · Substantial damage > The pilot lost directional control during a crosswind takeoff from a ranch road. The acft veered off the right (north) side of the road where it contacted a ditch in a rice field. - [NTSB ATL85LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA144.md): Bellanca 7AC · Germantown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1985 · N85652 · Substantial damage > During cruise flt over hilly terrain, the plt noted a power loss that he described as the eng 'dying back and then catching again.' He was unable to maintain alt & selected a field for a landing. During the apch, the left main gear & prop hit 2 power lines.… - [NTSB MIA85LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA138.md): Aeronca 7AC · Key Largo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1985 · N84303 · Substantial damage > The acft departed tavernaro arpt with an estimated 3 to 4 gallons of fuel on board & proceeded northeast to port Largo arpt, executed two touch & go landings, departed the pattern & approximately 6 miles northeast of port Largo arpt the eng started to run… - [NTSB LAX85LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA099.md): Aeronca 7AC · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1985 · N84096 · Substantial damage > The PIC reported the 2nd plt was flying the acft at the time of the accident while they were practicing off arpt landings. On the second takeoff, the 2nd plt executed a course reversal turn to land opposite the direction of takeoff. The initial turn was to… - [NTSB MIA85LAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LAMS1.md): Aeronca 7AC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 23, 1984 · N81947 · Destroyed > Acft was reported overdue 3 days after it departed cross city, FL, on a VFR x-country. Search and rescue operations began on 12/26/84 and were suspended on 01/07/84. Plt and acft were not found. - [NTSB CHI85LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA060.md): Aeronca 7AC · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1984 · N84360 · Substantial damage > The plt stated he lost power on takeoff, but elected to takeoff rather than abort. He cleared wires but decided he could not clear trees & made a forced landing in a corn field. Inspection of the acft revealed that the fuel control rod cotter pin was… - [NTSB NYC85LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA009.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ono, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1984 · N1069E · Substantial damage > After a lndg practice flight, solo student plt returned to home field at dusk. First lndg attempt resulted in overshoot and go-around. Since winds were calm, plt elected to land on reciprocal runway due to clear overrun area. This necessitated on obstacle… - [NTSB MKC85LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA004.md): Aeronca 7AC · Carlisle, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1984 · N84654 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a piece of farm equipment during a force landing following engine failure. Investigation revealed that the plt was flying the acft to hazen, AR, to show it to his father when the engine failed. Examination of the wreckage failed to… - [NTSB LAX84LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA383.md): Aeronca 7AC · Marysville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1984 · N1419E · Substantial damage > Due to a rough running eng, which was remedied by applying carburetor heat, the plt elected to make a precautionary landing on a private airstrip. Directional control was lost during the landing roll and the acft ground looped, damaging the left landing gear… - [NTSB ATL84LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA202.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hogdenville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1984 · N82989 · No damage > According to the plt, during a low turn to final a power loss occurred. The acft landed short in a plowed field and nosed over. Examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions. - [NTSB NYC84LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA206.md): Aeronca 7AC · Patton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1984 · N84399 · Substantial damage > Eng quit at an alt of 50-75 ft after takeoff. A forced landing was made in a plowed field. The acft was removed from thefield and examined by a FAA airworthiness inspector at a later date. Inspection revealed the fuel tank was empty and thegascolator was… - [NTSB SEA84LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA117.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1984 · N3731E · Substantial damage > The plt was making a low turn at slow airspeed to land on a gravel road. His left gear dug into the gravel and broke offand the acft ground looped. - [NTSB LAX84FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA258.md): Bellanca 7AC · Skull Valley, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1984 · N85034 · Destroyed > The acft had been flown on several local flts, earlier that day. The last known flt originated at the ernest j love arpt, prescott, AZ, at 1600 MST. Subsequently, it crashed near the departure end of rwy 02 at the quarter circle 'j' arpt, which was in the… - [NTSB NYC84LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA121.md): Aeronca 7AC · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1984 · N84074 · Substantial damage > After landing, as the plt was taxiing to the parking area, the acft hit a rwy identifier sign. The left horizontal stabilizer, elevator & rudder were damaged. The plt said the sign was painted black & was not clearly visible. Also, the sign was not of a… - [NTSB SEA84LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA074.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1984 · N85763 · Substantial damage > The student plt attempted to taxi back on the active rwy after landing and groundlooped. During the swerve the left wingcontacted a snow bank. The student plt recommended no tail-up taxiing. 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