# NTSB investigations: Aeronca 7AC, MN

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 CEN18FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA297.md): Aeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2018 · N85506 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional low-altitude flight, which resulted in an impact with power lines.
- [NTSB CEN09CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA210.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bagley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2009 · N1831E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed aborted takeoff, which resulted in the ski-equipped airplane running aground and striking trees. Contributing to the accident was the slush layer that had formed since the previous landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA112.md): Aeronca 7AC · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N84868 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The short, soft, takeoff area, and the trees were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA024.md): Aeronca 7AC · Erhard, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2001 · N1746E · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the turn. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed, the inadvertent stall, and the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI00FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA170.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lakeville, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N81681 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin she encountered during the approach on base to final. A factor was the pilot passenger not detecting the remedial action needed to correct the aircraft's nose up attitude during the approach.
- [NTSB CHI00FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA107.md): Aeronca 7AC · Embarrass, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2000 · N84424 · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall/spin the pilot encountered. A factor was the wind gusts.
- [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 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 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 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 CHI83LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA133.md): Aeronca 7AC · Garden City, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1983 · N1907E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot elected to land to the west on a blacktop road. After touchdown, he initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the aircraft collided with the top wire of a power line on the right side of the road and crashed. The pilot estimated that the wind was…
- [NTSB CHI82FER22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FER22.md): Aeronca 7AC · Maple Plain, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1982 · N84554 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he circled the farm area several times to find a suitable landing site. He decided on a portion of the farmer's field next to the house and made a final pass to inspect the area. During the pass, he saw some trees and reportedly…
- [NTSB CHI80FER42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FER42.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mora, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1980 · N3737E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA038.md): Aeronca 7AC · Eveleth, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1979 · N84906 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78DER78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DER78.md): Aeronca 7AC · Brandon, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1978 · N81534 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA040.md): Aeronca 7AC · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 18, 1977 · N3702E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FER65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FER65.md): Aeronca 7EC · Silver Bay, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1974 · N2139E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72DER61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DER61.md): Aeronca 7AC · Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1972 · N2786E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DDM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DDM03.md): Cessna C-34 · Pennock, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1970 · N12599 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70DDM31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70DDM31.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lydia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1970 · N82117 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70AK040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70AK040.md): Aeronca 7AC · Motley, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 31, 1970 · N84969 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC69D0362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0362.md): Aeronca 7AC · Roseau, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1969 · N2974E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0325.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clitherall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 17, 1969 · N3340E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0197.md): Aeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1968 · N83315 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0489.md): Aeronca 7AC · Babbitt, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1968 · N3446E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68F0058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0058.md): Aeronca 7AC · Twin Valley, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1967 · N2706E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67F0585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0585.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lesueur, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 14, 1967 · N83428 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67F0376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0376.md): Champion 7AC · Moose Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1966 · N82838 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66A0044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66A0044.md): Aeronca 7AC · W.Afton, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 13, 1966 · N82475 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC66A0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66A0008.md): Aeronca 7AC · Forest Alke, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 8, 1965 · N84008 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC66F0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0006.md): Aeronca 7AC · Albert Lea, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1965 · N83445 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0839](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0839.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lake Ann, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1964 · N1410E · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X0357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0357.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Hasty, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1964 · N85758 · Destroyed

## 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" = 'MN' 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=MN

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