# NTSB investigations: Aeronca 7AC, AK

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC25LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA084.md): Aeronca 7AC · Willow, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 6, 2025 · N84726 · Substantial damage
  > On August 5, 2025, about 1600 Alaska daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC airplane, N84726, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the Willow Airport (UUO) in Willow, Alaska. The student pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was…
- [NTSB GAA17CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA381.md): Aeronca 7AC · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N82639 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid a moose cow and calf during taxi, which resulted in an impact with a tree.
- [NTSB ANC11CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA072.md): Aeronca 7AC · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N85194 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut assembly, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC07LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA079.md): Aeronca 7AC · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N82192 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ANC05CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA148.md): Aeronca 7AC · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2005 · N2873E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent nosing down of the airplane when the main landing gear tires contacted shallow water prior to the intended landing site.
- [NTSB ANC01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA092.md): Aeronca 7AC · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2001 · N82559 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ANC81DAG87](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG87.md): Bellanca 7AC · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1981 · N3116E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DAD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAD01.md): Aeronca 7AC · Haines, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1980 · N85070 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC78DAG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAG29.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cordova, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 11, 1978 · N82299 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77FA054.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sterling, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 6, 1977 · N83535 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAH68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAH68.md): Aeronca 7AC · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1976 · N82559 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAH47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAH47.md): Aeronca 7AC · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1976 · N85408 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74DAG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAG20-134341.md): Aeronca 7AC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1974 · N1506E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74FAA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74FAA10.md): Aeronca S7BCM · Birch Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1973 · N85009 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC73DAG97](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73DAG97.md): Aeronca 7AC · Spenard, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1973 · N1359E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC73DAG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73DAG71.md): Aeronca 7AC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1972 · N2597E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72DAG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAG20-201447.md): Champion 7AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1972 · N83767 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72DAG63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAG63.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hope, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1971 · N3308E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72DAA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAA05.md): Champion 7AC · Manley H.Spg, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1971 · N84416 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70DAG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70DAG22.md): Aeronca 7AC · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1970 · N2597E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC69A0064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69A0064.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 20, 1969 · N84699 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC68D0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68D0038.md): Aeronca 7AC · Gakona, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1967 · N1949E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC68F0026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68F0026.md): Aeronca 7AC · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 29, 1967 · N84348 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC67D0025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67D0025.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cardova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1966 · N3112E · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC66F0105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC66F0105.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clear, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1966 · N81660 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC66D0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC66D0006-176203.md): Aeronca 7AC · Big Delta, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1965 · N84719 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC65D0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC65D0018.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lake Nerka, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 8, 1965 · N1195E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1472.md): Champion 7AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1965 · N3308E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1324.md): Aeronca 7AC · Teller, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 21, 1965 · N82490 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2809](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2809.md): Aeronca 7AC · Chiniak Afs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1964 · N83843 · Substantial damage

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2110102&state=AK

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