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NTSB investigations: Aeronca 7AC, AK

39 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Aeronca 7AC. 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.

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Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Aeronca 7AC, AK per year, 1964–2026: 39 cases
1964	1
1965	4
1966	2
1967	2
1969	1
1970	1
1971	2
1972	2
1973	2
1974	1
1976	2
1977	1
1978	1
1980	1
1981	1
1984	1
1985	1
1987	1
1991	1
1992	2
1993	2
1994	1
2001	1
2005	1
2007	1
2011	1
2017	1
2025	1

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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

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.\"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"

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."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

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 ANC25LA084Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAeronca 7AC · Willow, AKOn 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…Aug 6, 2025 · N84726 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA381Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid a moose cow and calf during taxi, which resulted in an impact with a tree.Jun 4, 2017 · N82639 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC11CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · McCarthy, AKThe separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut assembly, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll.Jul 24, 2011 · N85194 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC07LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Big Lake, AKThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.Aug 11, 2007 · N82192 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC05CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Coldfoot, AKThe 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.Sep 17, 2005 · N2873E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC01LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll.Jul 30, 2001 · N82559 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC94LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Naknek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above the stall speed during maneuvering flight.Jun 4, 1994 · N84310 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC94LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca BL-7AC · Circle City, AKThe 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.Dec 9, 1993 · N84903 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC94LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Juneau, AKThe pilot in command's selection of a sight unsuitable for landing. A factor in the accident was the ditch on the beach.Dec 8, 1993 · N82594 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC92LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC · Homer, AKThe pilot in commands inflight planning/decision in selecting unsuitable terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the ditch.Sep 23, 1992 · N85502 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC92LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Sitka, AKThe 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.Feb 17, 1992 · N82380 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC91LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Chataniak Vly, AKPartial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Jul 17, 1991 · N84903 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC87LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Island Lake, AKThe 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.Sep 14, 1987 · N82171 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC85LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7AC · Chetaslina Rvr, AKThe 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…Aug 29, 1985 · N83725 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA84LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Ketchikan, AKThe 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.May 25, 1984 · N3731E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC81DAG87Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7AC · Iliamna, AKAug 17, 1981 · N3116E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC81DAD01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Haines, AKOct 4, 1980 · N85070 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC78DAG29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Cordova, AKMar 11, 1978 · N82299 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC77FA054Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Sterling, AKJul 6, 1977 · N83535 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC76DAH68Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Kenai, AKSep 5, 1976 · N82559 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC76DAH47Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Palmer, AKAug 20, 1976 · N85408 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC74DAG20Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Palmer, AKAug 20, 1974 · N1506E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC74FAA10Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca S7BCM · Birch Lake, AKSep 17, 1973 · N85009 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC73DAG97Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Spenard, AKJun 29, 1973 · N1359E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC73DAG71Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Palmer, AKDec 31, 1972 · N2597E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC72DAG20Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7AC · Anchorage, AKJun 6, 1972 · N83767 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC72DAG63Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Hope, AKOct 7, 1971 · N3308E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC72DAA05Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7AC · Manley H.Spg, AKJul 24, 1971 · N84416 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC70DAG22Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Palmer, AKJun 1, 1970 · N2597E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC69A0064Accident · 2 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Mcgrath, AKJun 20, 1969 · N84699 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC68D0038Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Gakona, AKAug 18, 1967 · N1949E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC68F0026Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Kodiak, AKMay 29, 1967 · N84348 · Destroyed NTSB ANC67D0025Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Cardova, AKJul 30, 1966 · N3112E · Destroyed NTSB ANC66F0105Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Clear, AKMay 8, 1966 · N81660 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC66D0006Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Big Delta, AKJul 13, 1965 · N84719 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC65D0018Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Lake Nerka, AKMay 8, 1965 · N1195E · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1472Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7AC · Anchorage, AKMar 14, 1965 · N3308E · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1324Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Teller, AKJan 21, 1965 · N82490 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2809Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Chiniak Afs, AKJul 13, 1964 · N83843 · Substantial damage