# NTSB investigations: Aeronca 7AC, CA

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA355.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 24, 2026 · N12DF · Substantial damage
  > On September 24, 2026, about 0945 Pacific daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC, N12DF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Hesperia, California. The flight instructor and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB WPR25LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA300.md): Aeronca 7AC · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2025 · N82003 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing due to the partial separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut from a failed weld.
- [NTSB WPR24LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA094.md): Aeronca 7AC · Valley Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 23, 2024 · N1611E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to maneuver the airplane at a low altitude and inadvertently entering a box canyon where the airplane could not outclimb the rising terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA113.md): Aeronca 7AC · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2017 · N1659E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an off-runway landing in soft dirt and a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR14CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA332.md): Aeronca 7AC · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2014 · N12DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.
- [NTSB WPR13CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA088.md): Aeronca 7AC · Rialto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2013 · N1254E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA131.md): Aeronca 7AC · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2011 · N2659E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of a non-vented fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR09CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA280.md): Aeronca 7AC · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N3370E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB WPR09CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA103.md): Aeronca 7BC · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2009 · N2805E · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to perform an accurate visual fuel quantity check prior to initiating the flight.
- [NTSB LAX07CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA214.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N2869E · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate hand-prop starting procedure and failure to secure the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX07CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA194.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2007 · N1054E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX05CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA320.md): Aeronca 7AC · Snelling, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2005 · N1938E · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX04LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA192.md): Aeronca Champ 7AC · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N83587 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA058.md): Aeronca 7AC · Winters, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2001 · N83136 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to retard the engine throttle to idle while hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the engine starting at full (takeoff) power and the airplane taking off with no one aboard.
- [NTSB LAX00LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA334.md): Aeronca 7AC · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N82107 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to brief his passenger about the operation of the controls.
- [NTSB LAX99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA169.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1999 · N2403E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a ground turning maneuver in wind conditions beyond the capability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA111.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1998 · N1659E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten the magneto clamps during installation of the engine on the aircraft following engine overhaul.
- [NTSB LAX97LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA106.md): Aeronca 7AC · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1997 · N84486 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA150.md): Aeronca 7AC · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N1937E · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to an in-flight separation of the fuel system gascolator glass bowl resulting in a premature fuel exhaustion. The rough/uneven terrain is a factor in this accident.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX83LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA065.md): Aeronca 7AC · Calistoga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N85400 · Substantial damage
  > Initial information indicated that the acft landed with a quartering tailwind, ground looped & collided with a parked glider. A pilot/operator accident report was not received.
- [NTSB LAX82DA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA233.md): Aeronca 7AC · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1982 · N1938E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was on a local flight with two passengers. He reported that he was flying at about 600 ft AGL with 2100 RPM when he throttled back to 1500 RPM for about 10 seconds. He stated that when he advanced the throttle back to cruise power, the…
- [NTSB LAX82DVG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVG15.md): Aeronca 7AC · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 30, 1982 · N1669E · Substantial damage
  > When the pilot hand propped the aircraft to start the engine, it began rolling and struck Cessna 206, N732TQ.
- [NTSB LAX81DVA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVA31.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 4, 1981 · N1438E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79DU024|LAX79DUQ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DU024%7CLAX79DUQ24.md): Aeronca 7AC · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1979 · N2403E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DUM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUM27.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1978 · N2272E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78FVA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVA31.md): Aeronca 7AC · Visalia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1978 · N1843E · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX78DUM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUM14.md): Aeronca 7AC · El Centro, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 13, 1978 · N3377E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FUA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUA07.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sunset Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1977 · N81929 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FA075.md): Bellanca 7AC · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 25, 1977 · N2119E · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77DUQ49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUQ49.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sespi Hot Spgs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1977 · N1570E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DVG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG32.md): Aeronca 7AC · Colusa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1977 · N2659E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DVW08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVW08.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1977 · N1191E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DVA64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DVA64.md): Aeronca 7AC · Famoso, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1976 · N2868E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DVG72](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVG72.md): Aeronca 7AC · Colusa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1976 · N81862 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75FUQ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUQ29.md): Aeronca 7AC · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1975 · N83167 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DVM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DVM19.md): Aeronca 7AC · S.Luis Obis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1974 · N85351 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73FVG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FVG44.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sloughhouse, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1973 · N85401 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73FVD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FVD24.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sonoma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 25, 1973 · N82108 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73FVG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FVG11.md): Aeronca 7AC · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1972 · N1624E · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72DVG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVG50.md): Aeronca 7AC · Franklin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1972 · N84258 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72FVD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVD09.md): Aeronca 7AC · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1971 · N4323E · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72FUG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUG11.md): Aeronca 7AC · 29 Palms, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1971 · N3344E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVG16.md): Aeronca 7AC · Redding, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1970 · N82361 · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' 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=CA

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