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NTSB investigations: Aeronca 7AC, OH

37 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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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" = 'OH' 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\" = 'OH' 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" = 'OH' 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 ERA27LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openAeronca 7AC · Waynesville, OHOct 22, 2026 · N2808E · Substantial damage NTSB ERA22LA400Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Marysville, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.Sep 1, 2022 · N85748 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN20LA422Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · St. Clairsville, OHThe pilots improper fuel planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Sep 23, 2020 · N81624 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Cambridge, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while encountering a wind gust after landing.Apr 11, 2015 · N85664 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA314Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Kent, OHThe inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, gusts, and ditch.Sep 16, 2007 · N1950E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC98LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Tiverton, OHthe pilot's failure to properly set the airplane controls prior to hand propping. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to properly chock the wheels and his decision to leave the cockpit unmanned during start.Nov 23, 1997 · N83101 · Destroyed NTSB BFO95LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Warren, OHa loss of engine power/performance for undetermined reasons. Related factors were: the pilot exceeding the airplane's maximum takeoff weight, carburetor icing conditions, a tailwind, and high temperature.Aug 20, 1995 · N2934E · Destroyed NTSB NYC93LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Portsmouth, OHThe pilot's inadequate start procedure which resulted in the airplane taxiing unmanned and its subsequent collision with a building. A factor is the pilot's failure to obtain assistance.Aug 9, 1993 · N1844E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Hillsboro, OHAfter making a low pass down a private strip, the aircraft experienced a wire strike followed by an uncontrolled descent into the ground. The pilot stated that his attention was diverted by the owner of the strip.Jul 7, 1988 · N2200E · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87LA220Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Columbus, OHThe plt experienced a loss of directional control on ldg as the tailwheel touched down, and he executed a go-around. On the 2nd ldg attempt, the airplane veered off the rwy, traveled across a grassy area, and impacted a parked C-172. Post-crash exam of the…Jul 21, 1987 · N443WB · Substantial damage NTSB ATL86LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Hamilton, OHThe plt made a low pass over the drag strip to check the wind. He climbed, made a 180 deg turn and attempted a normal landing. On roll out a wind gust was encountered which tipped the acft up on the right wheel. It veered off the hard surface into a guard…Apr 5, 1986 · N84394 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Ashtabula, OHThe student plt was practicing touch & go landings on his 1st solo flt. He had performed one touch & go and was on the 2nd landing when the acft bounced. He applied power & the acft veered off the right side of rwy 08. The acft became airborne, crossed a…Apr 23, 1983 · N82897 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FEK06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Hilliard, OHDec 13, 1980 · N2932E · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FA029Accident · 2 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · St Paris, OHFeb 19, 1977 · N1085E · Destroyed NTSB CHI75FEK17Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Barnesville, OHNov 30, 1974 · N3662E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74DEI38Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Northfield, OHMay 5, 1974 · N81614 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FEG35Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Cincinnati, OHApr 30, 1972 · N1455E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FEG08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Martinsville, OHAug 25, 1971 · N85598 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71FEK43Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Montpelier, OHJun 26, 1971 · N84481 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI70AC060Accident · 2 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Columbus, OHMar 7, 1970 · N1178E · Destroyed NTSB CHI70F0325Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Circleville, OHNov 17, 1969 · N85099 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69D0530Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Lebanon, OHMar 30, 1969 · N82889 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69F0091Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7AC · Delaware, OHJul 7, 1968 · N3326E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0712Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Galloway, OHApr 21, 1968 · N81817 · Destroyed NTSB CHI68F0707Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Brookville, OHApr 21, 1968 · N83465 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0582Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Columbus, OHFeb 4, 1968 · N2369E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0361Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Mt.Sterling, OHOct 15, 1967 · N81403 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI68F0022Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Worthington, OHJul 22, 1967 · N81817 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67A0108Accident · 2 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Middletown, OHMar 25, 1967 · N84054 · Destroyed NTSB CHI67F0496Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Bainbridge, OHFeb 12, 1967 · N82272 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67F0224Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Middletown, OHOct 1, 1966 · N82889 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67A0030Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Georgetown, OHAug 28, 1966 · N83245 · Destroyed NTSB CHI66D0603Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Piqua, OHFeb 20, 1966 · N82280 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66A0066Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Defiance, OHFeb 6, 1966 · N83071 · Destroyed NTSB CHI66F0545Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Kalida, OHFeb 2, 1966 · N81916 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI66A0023Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Perrysville, OHSep 2, 1965 · N83941 · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X1268Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Shelby, OHJan 10, 1965 · N2932E · Substantial damage