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NTSB investigations: Aeronca 7AC, CA

86 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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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Aeronca 7AC, CA per year, 1964–2026: 86 cases
1964	10
1965	6
1966	6
1967	2
1968	8
1969	4
1970	1
1971	2
1972	2
1973	2
1974	1
1975	1
1976	2
1977	5
1978	3
1979	1
1981	1
1982	3
1984	1
1985	2
1989	1
1990	1
1992	1
1995	2
1997	1
1998	1
1999	1
2000	1
2001	1
2004	1
2005	1
2007	2
2009	2
2011	1
2013	1
2014	1
2017	1
2024	1
2025	1
2026	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" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
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ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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NTSB WPR26FA355Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAeronca 7AC · Hesperia, CAOn 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…Sep 24, 2026 · N12DF · Substantial damage NTSB WPR25LA300Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Firebaugh, CAA loss of directional control during landing due to the partial separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut from a failed weld.Sep 1, 2025 · N82003 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR24LA094Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Valley Springs, CAThe 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.Feb 23, 2024 · N1611E · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Compton, CAThe 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.Jan 15, 2017 · N1659E · Substantial damage NTSB WPR14CA332Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Apple Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.Aug 8, 2014 · N12DF · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13CA088Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Rialto, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.Jan 8, 2013 · N1254E · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Novato, CAThe pilot's use of a non-vented fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Feb 10, 2011 · N2659E · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with gusting crosswinds.May 9, 2009 · N3370E · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BC · Half Moon Bay, CAA 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.Jan 29, 2009 · N2805E · Destroyed NTSB LAX07CA214Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Clarksburg, CAThe pilot's inadequate hand-prop starting procedure and failure to secure the airplane.Jul 8, 2007 · N2869E · Minor damage NTSB LAX07CA194Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Fresno, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.Jun 27, 2007 · N1054E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX05CA320Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Snelling, CAthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 29, 2005 · N1938E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX04LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca Champ 7AC · Hayward, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.Apr 19, 2004 · N83587 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX02LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Winters, CAThe 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.Dec 26, 2001 · N83136 · Destroyed NTSB LAX00LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Paso Robles, CAthe pilot's failure to brief his passenger about the operation of the controls.Sep 2, 2000 · N82107 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX99LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lancaster, CAThe pilot's decision to attempt a ground turning maneuver in wind conditions beyond the capability of the aircraft.May 4, 1999 · N2403E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lone Pine, CAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten the magneto clamps during installation of the engine on the aircraft following engine overhaul.Mar 10, 1998 · N1659E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX97LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Rubidoux, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.Feb 23, 1997 · N84486 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX95LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · El Cajon, CAa 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.Mar 31, 1995 · N1937E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX95LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Big Bear City, CAThe 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…Feb 2, 1995 · N83981 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA310Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Sierraville, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. The contaminated fuel system and the rough terrain were factors in the accident.Jul 22, 1992 · N85778 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90LA318Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Trona, CAFailure 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.Sep 7, 1990 · N84941 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Rio Linda, CAFailure 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…Aug 4, 1989 · N84709 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85LA371Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Santa Paula, CAWitnesses stated that the acft was observed in a nose high attitude followed by an apparent stall and subsequent impact into a river bed.Aug 27, 1985 · N2877E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85LA338Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Santa Paula, CAOn 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…Aug 4, 1985 · N85168 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA383Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Marysville, CADue 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…Jul 6, 1984 · N1419E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX83LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Calistoga, CAInitial 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.Dec 31, 1982 · N85400 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DA233Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Porterville, CAThe 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…Jun 24, 1982 · N1938E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DVG15Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Redding, CAWhen the pilot hand propped the aircraft to start the engine, it began rolling and struck Cessna 206, N732TQ.Jan 30, 1982 · N1669E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81DVA31Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Bakersfield, CAApr 4, 1981 · N1438E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79DU024|LAX79DUQ24Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Van Nuys, CAApr 1, 1979 · N2403E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78DUM27Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Ramona, CAJun 15, 1978 · N2272E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78FVA31Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Visalia, CAMar 20, 1978 · N1843E · Destroyed NTSB LAX78DUM14Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · El Centro, CAFeb 13, 1978 · N3377E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FUA07Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Sunset Beach, CADec 1, 1977 · N81929 · Destroyed NTSB LAX77FA075Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7AC · Yucca Valley, CASep 25, 1977 · N2119E · Destroyed NTSB LAX77DUQ49Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Sespi Hot Spgs, CASep 24, 1977 · N1570E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77DVG32Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Colusa, CAApr 30, 1977 · N2659E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77DVW08Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Bishop, CAJan 9, 1977 · N1191E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DVA64Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Famoso, CAMay 16, 1976 · N2868E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76DVG72Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Colusa, CAMay 1, 1976 · N81862 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75FUQ29Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Pacoima, CAMay 23, 1975 · N83167 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74DVM19Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · S.Luis Obis, CAMar 18, 1974 · N85351 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73FVG44Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Sloughhouse, CAJan 30, 1973 · N85401 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73FVD24Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Sonoma, CAJan 25, 1973 · N82108 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73FVG11Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Rio Linda, CAAug 19, 1972 · N1624E · Destroyed NTSB OAK72DVG50Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Franklin, CAApr 20, 1972 · N84258 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72FVD09Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Santa Rosa, CASep 4, 1971 · N4323E · Destroyed NTSB LAX72FUG11Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · 29 Palms, CASep 2, 1971 · N3344E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71DVG16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Redding, CAAug 23, 1970 · N82361 · Substantial damage