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Fatal NTSB investigations: Champion 7ECA

53 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Champion 7ECA. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19652026

Fatal NTSB investigations: Champion 7ECA per year, 1965–2026: 53 cases
1965	4
1967	5
1968	2
1969	2
1970	2
1971	3
1972	1
1973	1
1974	2
1975	2
1976	2
1977	3
1978	3
1983	1
1984	1
1985	1
1986	1
1987	4
1993	1
1994	1
1997	1
1998	1
1999	1
2004	1
2006	1
2009	2
2013	1
2014	1
2016	1
2025	1

Where

Latest cases

Query with 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('21101NN')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('21101NN'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('21101NN'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB WPR25FA145Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Cottonwood, CAThe flight instructor’s delayed response to an improper landing approach and runway overshoot, which resulted in an impact with an airport perimeter fence and trees.Apr 29, 2025 · N6310N · Destroyed NTSB ANC16FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep low-altitude turn following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control at too low…Aug 13, 2016 · N9541S · Destroyed NTSB ERA14LA212Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Taylorsville, NCThe pilot’s improper approach, which resulted in a long landing right of the runway centerline and the airplane’s subsequent collision with a riding mower that would have been difficult for the pilot to see due to its color and the nose-high attitude of the…Apr 26, 2014 · N9122E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC13FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Sutton, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of marijuana, which likely degraded his psychomotor…Aug 29, 2013 · N9624S · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09LA293Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Lake Elsinore, CAA loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.Jun 17, 2009 · N8339V · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · San Jose, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering within a canyon in mountainous terrain, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.Apr 18, 2009 · N5174X · Substantial damage NTSB DFW06LA074Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Forrest City, ARThe pilot's failure to follow proper procedures while attempting to start the engine by hand-proping the engine.Feb 24, 2006 · N9007L · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04WA235Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationChampion 7ECA · Angle Inlet, MNAug 23, 2004 · N11083 · Destroyed NTSB CHI99FA167Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Comstock, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor contributing to this accident was the airplane's low altitude.May 29, 1999 · N12028 · Destroyed NTSB IAD98LA038Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Castlewood, VAThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point and the delayed execution of the go around. A contributing factor was the fence.Mar 15, 1998 · N7507F · Substantial damage NTSB ATL98FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Hamilton, GAVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Related factors were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's self induced pressure…Nov 6, 1997 · N9556S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA95FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Arcadia, FLThe failure of the dual-student to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was improper supervision of the dual-student by the flight instructor.Nov 23, 1994 · N7579F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93FA108Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Dublin, TXThe pilot's attempted maneuver which led to his entry into an inadvertent stallMar 22, 1993 · N11052 · Destroyed NTSB BFO88FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Keymar, MDWitnesses heard and observed the aircraft takeoff, bank to the left, and nose down into the adjoining dirt field with no change in engine sound. Exam of the wreckage revealed that an elevator cable had separated at a point where grounding strap was found to…Dec 25, 1987 · N11089 · Destroyed NTSB ANC87LA114Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Central, AKDuring an interview in the hospital with the passenger who was the pilot's son, he stated to the FAA inspector that his dad was low level flying when the aircraft struck a tree. The pilot lost control of the aircraft and crashed. At the time of the accident…Aug 5, 1987 · N2644G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW87FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Monahans, TXWitnesses stated that upon departure the pilot pulled the aircraft up abruptly and rolled into a very steep right climbing turn. After about 20 minutes the pilot returned to the airport due to weather conditions along his porposed route of flight. Over the…Jun 27, 1987 · N2500F · Destroyed NTSB LAX87FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Upland, CAThe pilot took off from his home airport for a sight-seeing, local flight over nearby mountains. Although the rear seat passenger weighed 270 lbs and the aircraft's fuel tanks were assumed to be full, there is no evidence that the pilot calculated the…Apr 2, 1987 · N9655S · Destroyed NTSB MKC87FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Cambridge, NEThe low time PIC had been flying his acft over the farm land in search of coyotes. Several of the grd crew had flown as psngrs with him during the time period of this search. Witnesses stated that they saw the acft turn left and right as it was spotting the…Dec 21, 1986 · N2674G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Seal Beach, CABased upon prearranged plans, the plt & pax flew over the water for the purpose of photographing friends of theirs in sail boats. The plt rolled his acft into a medium bank & circled over the specified boat while his pax commenced taking photos. The plt,…Oct 27, 1985 · N7547F · Substantial damage NTSB DEN85FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Sevier, UTThe plt was en route from anchorage, Alaska to prescott, Arizona to be with his dying mother. Weather was described as windy, low ceilings, and approaching dusk when the a/c departed richfield, Utah. A/c was loaded with 284 lbs of cargo. A/c crashed on…Nov 13, 1984 · N5109T · Destroyed NTSB LAX83FVG10Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Georgetown, CAThe acft collided with a mountainside at the 3500 ft level in a 45 degree nose down attitude after colliding with a 30 ft tree during IMC weather on a dark night. There is no record that the plt received a weather briefing. The pilot was not instrument rated…Mar 31, 1983 · N9548S · Destroyed NTSB CHI78FEP47Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Howard, WIAug 13, 1978 · N9681S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FA045Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Shenango Twp, PAApr 29, 1978 · N2522F · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FA073Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 7ECA · Columbus, GAApr 28, 1978 · N1874G · Destroyed NTSB LAX78FA014Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7ECA · Catalina Islnd, CADec 14, 1977 · N5233X · Destroyed NTSB FTW77FA077Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Nacogdoches, TXSep 25, 1977 · N3035G · Destroyed NTSB MIA77FA076Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Greenville, SCAug 7, 1977 · N9103L · Destroyed NTSB OAK76AP062Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Union City, CAJul 25, 1976 · N2865G · Destroyed NTSB LAX76AL090Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Black Canyon, AZJul 24, 1976 · N9043L · Destroyed NTSB NYC76AN043Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Fair Haven, NYOct 21, 1975 · N2572F · Destroyed NTSB OAK76AP018Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Winters, CAOct 13, 1975 · N1810G · Destroyed NTSB SEA75AS013Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Seattle, WASep 9, 1974 · N5235X · No damage NTSB CHI74AC080Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Xenia, OHMar 31, 1974 · N2536F · Destroyed NTSB OAK74AP002Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech V35 · Sonoma, CAJul 7, 1973 · N3746Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73AC013Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Mccordsville, INAug 7, 1972 · N1623G · Destroyed NTSB CHI71AC087Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Poseyville, INJun 10, 1971 · N11097 · Destroyed NTSB OAK71AP051Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Bridgeport, CAJun 6, 1971 · N11094 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD71AI048Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Mooresville, NCApr 10, 1971 · N6320N · Destroyed NTSB IAD71AI015Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Coles Point, VAOct 23, 1970 · N6394N · Destroyed NTSB NYC70AN113Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Ashford, NYApr 18, 1970 · N1630G · Destroyed NTSB FTW70A0041Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Jeanerette, LADec 12, 1969 · N1875G · Destroyed NTSB MKC70A0029Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Royal, IANov 25, 1969 · N9634S · Destroyed NTSB MKC68A0064Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Blanco, TXMay 5, 1968 · N5181T · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68A0086Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Pascagoula, MSApr 13, 1968 · N7771D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB CHI68A0035Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Bloomer, WIOct 14, 1967 · N2820G · Destroyed NTSB MKC68A0025Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Minot, NDSep 21, 1967 · N8328V · Destroyed NTSB DIA68A0010Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Tangier, VAAug 28, 1967 · N3546U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB NYC68A0006Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Holley, NYJul 12, 1967 · N9521S · Destroyed NTSB MKC67A0043Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Stillwell, KSJan 13, 1967 · N8394V · Destroyed NTSB DEN66A0015Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7EC · Cheyenne, WYAug 20, 1965 · N9569S · Destroyed