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NTSB investigations: Aeronca 7AC, TX

48 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" = 'TX' 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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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 CEN26LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Early, TXThe unsecured cup holder that restricted left rudder pedal movement, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll.Jan 11, 2026 · N85018 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN21FA377Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s…Aug 21, 2021 · N1472E · Substantial damage NTSB CEN14CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Adrian, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the airplane ground looping.Mar 1, 2014 · N85372 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW04LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Fort Stockton, TXThe pilot's improper leaning of the fuel/air mixture in-flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factor were the wind gusts and the crosswind.May 8, 2004 · N3708E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW98LA388Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Kaufman, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance of obstructions during takeoff.Sep 8, 1998 · N85798 · Destroyed NTSB FTW96FA004Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Roanoke, TXthe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and encounter with a sudden windshift and tailwind. The wind gusts and turbulence were factors.Oct 2, 1995 · N85636 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW88LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Roanoke, TXThe pilot lost directional control while attempting a takeoff. The airplane ran off the right side of the runway and struck a wind tetrahedron, a fence, and a low concrete wall. The plt did not submit an acc report.Jun 9, 1988 · N84889 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW88LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Bonham, TXOne airplane was taxiing out for departure at the same time two others were coming in to land. The first airplane landed and did a 180 on the runway to taxi back to the parking area. This required the second airplane to go-around. The airplane taxiing in…Apr 3, 1988 · N2044E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW87LA215Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Batesvile, TXA witness to the accident reported the pilot was 'buzzing' personnel in a cotton field and on the third pass did not pull up in time. The belly struck the ground while the aircraft was in a 'fairly steep angle of descent.' The witness stated the engine…Sep 13, 1987 · N84191 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW87LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Horizon City, TXThe pilot delayed in initiating recovery from a simulated forced landing. Then when the throttle was advanced from idle to full open the engine hesitated briefly and full power was restored too late to recover. A hard left bank was initiated to align the…Apr 5, 1987 · N85397 · Destroyed NTSB FTW86LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Plano, TXThe pilot tried twice to rotate the aircraft before it lifted off at approximately 800 feet down the runway. At 100 feet above the ground, the aircraft started veering to the west side of the runway in a nose high attitude, stalled and nosed down impacting…Jul 20, 1986 · N83847 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85LA243Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Edna, TXThe pilot lost directional control during a crosswind takeoff from a ranch road. The acft veered off the right (north) side of the road where it contacted a ditch in a rice field.Jun 1, 1985 · N3708E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW84LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Bellville, TXThe plt stated he landed 'a little long & a little fast.' The acft then drifted off the paved rwy into grass & soft terrain. The right wheel dug into the ground & the acft nosed over onto its back at the line of rwy lights.Dec 22, 1983 · N82243 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DA277Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportChampion 7AC · Justin, TXThe aerial application aircraft was returning to land when it collided with another aircraft that was on a straight-in final approach. The pilot of the other aircraft stated that he was below and ahead at about 150 feet AGL when the collision occurred. Both…Jul 12, 1982 · N2434E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB FTW80DRJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Kilgore, TXOct 20, 1979 · N85703 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80FPD02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Kennedale, TXOct 19, 1979 · N83838 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FPD41Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · N Richland Hls, TXSep 2, 1979 · N84296 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FPD19Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Justin, TXMay 13, 1979 · N84726 · Destroyed NTSB FTW78FA069Accident · 2 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Haslet, TXAug 16, 1978 · N84521 · Destroyed NTSB FTW78DRA35Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Madisonville, TXAug 16, 1978 · N85338 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76AF035Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Calvert, TXOct 21, 1975 · N2921E · Destroyed NTSB FTW76FPD12Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · N.Richlnd Hlls, TXOct 4, 1975 · N84781 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75DPD30Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Denton, TXMar 6, 1975 · N2121E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75AF009Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Haslet, TXAug 18, 1974 · N83833 · Destroyed NTSB FTW74FRA28Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Friendswood, TXFeb 10, 1974 · N85166 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74DRG43Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Marble Falls, TXDec 14, 1973 · N2603E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72FRA61Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Cleveland, TXJun 11, 1972 · N3605E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72FRJ24Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Atlanta, TXApr 18, 1972 · N84303 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72DPA12Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Palestine, TXJan 9, 1972 · N84798 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72AF002Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Big Spring, TXJul 6, 1971 · N84600 · Destroyed NTSB FTW71DRA08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Kennard, TXJul 15, 1970 · N3721E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70FPA11Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Plano, TXApr 19, 1970 · N1566E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70D0111Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7AC · San Angelo, TXJul 13, 1969 · N83185 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69D0292Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · San Antonio, TXNov 9, 1968 · N2241E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69F0190Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Grapevine, TXAug 11, 1968 · N84889 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68F0132Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Commerce, TXAug 15, 1967 · N82637 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68D0146Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7BCM · Canton, TXAug 4, 1967 · N1811E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0367Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Grand Prairie, TXJan 8, 1967 · N84616 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0263Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Marshall, TXOct 18, 1966 · N3600E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66D0508Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · San Antonio, TXFeb 19, 1966 · N2241E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66A0033Accident · 2 fatalClosedAeronca 7BCM · Stinnett, TXSep 24, 1965 · N83190 · Destroyed NTSB FTW66D0232Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Winnie, TXJul 30, 1965 · N84484 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1319Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Longview, TXJan 20, 1965 · N1378E · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0148Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Amarillo, TXOct 4, 1964 · N1388E · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X4206Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Hamilton, TXSep 29, 1964 · N83538 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3606Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7BCM · Denton, TXAug 26, 1964 · N81779 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2620Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Burnet, TXJul 3, 1964 · N85142 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1006Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Cuero, TXMar 21, 1964 · N2062E · Destroyed