# NTSB investigations: Aeronca 7AC, MI

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 CEN25LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA186.md): Aeronca 7AC · Westphalia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 24, 2025 · N2659E · Substantial damage
  > On May 24, 2025, at 1300 eastern daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC, N2659E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Westphalia, Michigan. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB GAA16CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA054.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fowlerville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2015 · N84157 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12FA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA601.md): Aeronca 7AC · Brighton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N82383 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of…
- [NTSB CEN10LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA031.md): Aeronca 7AC · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2009 · N2239E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI08CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA060.md): American Champion 7AC · Whitmore Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2008 · N85393 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the precautionary landing. A factor was the snow-covered ground.
- [NTSB CHI07CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA137.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2007 · N83228 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the aborted landing attempt, leading to an inadvertent stall. An additional factor was the tree.
- [NTSB CHI04CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA109.md): Aeronca 7AC · Flushing, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N83291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI04LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA061.md): Aeronca 7AC · Prairieville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2004 · N1087E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the transmission wires during final approach. Factors to the accident were the unmarked transmission wires and their support poles.
- [NTSB CHI02FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA228.md): Aeronca 7AC · Caro, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N84546 · Substantial damage
  > The passenger became incapacitated as a result of a stroke which lead to the inadvertent interference with the flight controls.
- [NTSB CHI96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA023.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N84124 · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion resulting in engine failure, the inadvertant stall, and improper decision by the pilot to attempt a large heading change at low altitude and airspeed. A factor relating to this accident is no fuel quantity gage installed in the airplane.
- [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 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 CHI84LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA033.md): Aeronca 7AC · Burnips, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1983 · N2172E · Substantial damage
  > Reportedly, the plt had consumed 4 beers after 2200 EDT, while at the bostwick lake inn, then consumed another beer after he left the inn. At aprx 0330 EDT, he & a passenger took off from an unlit arpt. The plt stated that shortly after takeoff, he became…
- [NTSB CHI83LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA127.md): Aeronca Champion 7AC · Newberry, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1983 · N84583 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft collided with a telephone pole while attempting a takeoff on skis. The snow was wet, sparse and sticky and the takeoff was being performed on a taxiway because it had more snow. This was a dual instructional flight with the student at the…
- [NTSB CHI79FEC49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEC49.md): Aeronca 7AC · Deford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1979 · N85188 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEC48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC48.md): Aeronca 7AC · Imlay City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1978 · N85108 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76FEC61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEC61.md): Aeronca 7AC · Owosso, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1976 · N85749 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74DEM34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEM34.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ironwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 23, 1973 · N83234 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FEC39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEC39.md): Aeronca 7AC · Morrice, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1972 · N84399 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FEC29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEC29.md): Aeronca 7AC · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 11, 1972 · N2687E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FEM46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEM46.md): Aeronca 7AC · Kent, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 23, 1972 · N1249E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72AC037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC037.md): Aeronca 7AC · South Lyon, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 10, 1971 · N82410 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72FEC12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEC12.md): Aeronca 7AC · Millington, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1971 · N84546 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DBJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DBJ22.md): Aeronca 7AC · Pellston, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1970 · N1608E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0252.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lawton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1968 · N83128 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0570](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0570.md): Aeronca 7AC · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 18, 1968 · N81494 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67F0231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0231.md): Aeronca 7AC · Grandville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1966 · N83965 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66F0336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0336.md): Aeronca 7AC · Grand Ledge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1965 · N81656 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66D0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0032.md): Aeronca 7AC · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1965 · N1255E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI65F0136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI65F0136.md): Aeronca 7AC · Drummond Isl, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1965 · N81898 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI65F0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI65F0052-201572.md): Aeronca 7AC · Weidman, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1965 · N82891 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0520.md): Champion 7AC · Schoolcraft, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 1, 1964 · N85282 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X4159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4159.md): Navion · Tawas City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1964 · N85408 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3465.md): Aeronca 7AC · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1964 · N2414E · 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" = 'MI' 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=MI

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