NTSB investigations: Aeronca 7AC, 1988

10 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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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1988
    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"

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NTSB ATL89FA019Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Austell, GAPIC was obtaining bfr; stalls & flt at min control airspeed were completed. PIC began descent from 2500 MSL to his pvt strip for simulated engine out landing. In a subsequent interview PIC said carb heat was applied & removed after 30 sec. In his rpt he said…Oct 29, 1988 · N83045 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC88LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Weiner, ARThe pilot handproped the starterless aircraft. After engine start, the pilot was unable to gain access to the cockpit, and the aircraft taxied uncontrolled into some nearby farm implements. The purpose of the flight was to ferry the acft for an annual…Aug 30, 1988 · N85294 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Barker, NYThe pilot in command failed to maintain control of the airplane.Aug 15, 1988 · N83255 · DestroyedNTSB CHI88FA192Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Pierz, MNPilot failed to maintain adequate control of the aircraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a stall and collision with the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and training.Aug 7, 1988 · N3001E · DestroyedNTSB CHI88LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Greenfield, INDuring a dual instructional flight for purpose of practicing landings in a conventional gear aircraft, the student pilot abruptly nosed the aircraft toward the turf runway. The instructor pilot did not take remedial action and the aircraft struck the ground,…Jul 23, 1988 · N83430 · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB BFO88LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Capon Bridge, WVLoss of power because of carburetor ice which obstructed airflow to the engine. The aircraft nosed over on landing because of soft terrain and high grass. The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat is a contributing factor.Jun 18, 1988 · N1841E · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB SEA88LA062Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Umpqua, ORWhile flying low over a river the aircraft struck unmarked telephone wires. An off-airport landing was made onto a cow pasture. During the landing the aircraft struck the ground nose first. Post acc inspection revealed telephone wire insulation wedged near…Mar 19, 1988 · N81788 · Destroyed