NTSB investigations: Aeronca 7AC, MI
34 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 3 |
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| 1965 | 4 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
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NTSB CEN25LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAeronca 7AC · Westphalia, MIOn 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 GAA16CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Fowlerville, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN12FA601Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Brighton, MIThe 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 CEN10LA031Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Gaylord, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.NTSB CHI08CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7AC · Whitmore Lake, MIThe 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 CHI07CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Mason, MIThe 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 CHI04CA109Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Flushing, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall at a low altitude.NTSB CHI04LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Prairieville, MIThe 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 CHI02FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Caro, MIThe passenger became incapacitated as a result of a stroke which lead to the inadvertent interference with the flight controls.NTSB CHI96LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lapeer, MIfuel 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 CHI94LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Dowagiac, MIFailure 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 CHI85LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Allegan, MIThe 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 CHI84LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Burnips, MIReportedly, 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 CHI83LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca Champion 7AC · Newberry, MIThe 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 CHI79FEC49Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Deford, MINTSB CHI78FEC48Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Imlay City, MINTSB CHI76FEC61Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Owosso, MINTSB CHI74DEM34Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Ironwood, MINTSB CHI72FEC39Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Morrice, MINTSB CHI72FEC29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Tecumseh, MINTSB CHI72FEM46Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Kent, MINTSB CHI72AC037Accident · 2 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · South Lyon, MINTSB CHI72FEC12Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Millington, MINTSB CHI71DBJ22Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Pellston, MINTSB CHI69F0252Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Lawton, MINTSB CHI68F0570Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Greenville, MINTSB CHI67F0231Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Grandville, MINTSB CHI66F0336Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Grand Ledge, MINTSB CHI66D0032Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Plymouth, MINTSB CHI65F0136Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Drummond Isl, MINTSB CHI65F0052Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Weidman, MINTSB UNK65X0520Accident · Serious injuriesClosedChampion 7AC · Schoolcraft, MINTSB UNK64X4159Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNavion · Tawas City, MINTSB UNK64X3465Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Troy, MI