NTSB investigations: Champion 7ECA
405 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Champion 7ECA. 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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NTSB CHI01LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Pulaski, WIthe evasive maneuver initiated by the pilot. Factors were the presence of the skydiver on the runway, and the pilot's selection of a closed runway.NTSB LAX00LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Oxnard, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB ATL00LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB CHI00LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Grand Ledge, MIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind and the tree which the airplane contacted.NTSB ANC99LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB CHI99LA331Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Forest Lake, MNthe pilot's misjudging the proper glidepath, and his not maintaining airspeed. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience, the airplane's inadvertent stall, and the fence.NTSB CHI99FA167Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Comstock, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor contributing to this accident was the airplane's low altitude.NTSB CHI99LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Atchison, KSThe loss of engine power for unknown reasons.NTSB SEA99LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Jardine, MTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance with trees and terrain. Contributing factors were unfavorable winds, mountainous terrain and trees.NTSB LAX98LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control that subsequently lead to a ground loop/swerve.NTSB IAD98LA038Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Castlewood, VAThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point and the delayed execution of the go around. A contributing factor was the fence.NTSB ATL98FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Hamilton, GAVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Related factors were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's self induced pressure…NTSB CHI98LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Augusta, KSfailure of the aircraft owner to reinstall the quick release hinge pins/safety pins, and failure of the pilot to notice the missing pins during the aircraft preflight, which resulted in separation of the main entry door during flight.NTSB ATL97LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Fairview, NCfuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: an inability to attain a proper touchdown point, which led to the runway overrun.NTSB FTW97LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Sonora, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing roll. A factor was gusty wind conditions.NTSB CHI97LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Willard, MOremedial action delayed by the flight instructor. A factor in this accident was the instructor's lack of recent experience in this type airplane.NTSB CHI97LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Gregory, MIThe pilot's improper planning/decision. The tailwind and location of trees were related factors.NTSB CHI97LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · South St. Paul, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in collision with a snowbank. The pilot's lack of recent experience, the crosswind, and snowbank are contributing factors.NTSB SEA97LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Bandon, ORthe dual student's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the flight instructor's improper remedial action. A factor relating to the accident was: the ravine located near the right side of the runway.NTSB CHI96LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Fargo, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB SEA96LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Lander, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors relating to the accident were: the variable and gusty wind conditions.NTSB IAD96LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Ashland, VAan undetermined braking anomaly and/or failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB ANC96LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Chugiak, AKthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing.NTSB NYC96LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Lacona, NYthe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning, and his failure to remain clear of obstacles, including a tree trunk.NTSB FTW95FA270Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Lake Dallas, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the resulting inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was inadequate maintenance resulting in the partial loss of engine power due to the number one cylinder exhaust valve being stuck open.NTSB LAX95LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Pacifica, CAFailure of the Grumman pilot to maintain visual contact and clearance from the citabria, while overtaking that aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the hazy sky condition and the Grumman pilot's diverted attention to other traffic.NTSB MIA95FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Arcadia, FLThe failure of the dual-student to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was improper supervision of the dual-student by the flight instructor.NTSB ANC93LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Dillingham, AKThe pilot in command's attempt to takeoff with insufficient airspeed. A factor in the accident was the pilot in command's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land and takeoff.NTSB DEN93LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Newark, TXAn inadvertent stall. A factor was: the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB FTW93FA108Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Dublin, TXThe pilot's attempted maneuver which led to his entry into an inadvertent stallNTSB SEA93LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Medford, ORMovement of the tailwheel assembly was restricted. Improper maintenance was a factor.NTSB CHI93LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Carroll, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.NTSB SEA92LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Arlington, WYThe pilot in command's failure to touch down at the proper landing point on the road. A factor contributing to the accident was high density altitude.NTSB ANC92LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Talkeetna, AKThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll.NTSB FTW92LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the environmental conditions which resulted in exceeding the climb capability of the aircraft. The inadvertent stall was also a cause. Factors were the downdraft and high density altitude.NTSB FTW92LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA-326 · Clifton, TXThe inadvertent stall by the pilot. Factors were the inadequate altitude and the pilot's lack of experience in type aircraft.NTSB LAX92LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Lake Havasu, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing touch down.NTSB FTW92LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Weatherford, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, and the ensuing inadvertent stall during the aborted landing due to the jammed elevator. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB ATL92LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Whitesburg, GAA sudden wind shift during initial climb which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.NTSB CHI91LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Newark, ILA sheared oleo piston retaining pin which allowed the wheel to fall out.NTSB MIA91LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Quincy, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the blocked vent line.NTSB SEA91LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Everett, WAThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors tot he accient were the pilot inadequately planned the approach, and uncontrolled ground-loop, and the pilot's lack of total experience in this type of aircraft.NTSB LAX91LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Hilo, HIThe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt steep and abrupt maneuvers during the takeoff initial climb phase.NTSB FTW90LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Shawnee, OKFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn after takeoff, which resulted in a stall. The obstructions (trees) were a factor.NTSB NYC90LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Beaver Falls, PAThe right fuel vent became clogged allowing the left fuel tank to become exhausted. In addition, the pilot failed to adequately monitor the fuel supply in each tank.NTSB DEN89LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Albuquerque, NMInadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, resulting in a loss of control during landing roll. Variable and gusting winds are considered a contributing factor.NTSB MIA89LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Ocala, FLFailure of the vehicle driver to see and yield to the acft that was landing on rwy 27. Contributing factors were: vehicle on the runway and inadequate visual lookout by the pilot.NTSB NYC88LA220Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Lakeville, MAAccording to the acft owner, N9022L'S fuel tanks were only one quarter full of fuel when the plt took off. The pax said that after about an hour of flying the engine began to run roughly and then it finally quit. The plt made an unsuccessful forced landing.…NTSB NYC88LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Bally, PAThe plt was taking off with a left tailwind/crosswind. At liftoff, the left wing dropped and the pilot attempted to correct with rudder. The acft collided with the terrain.NTSB BFO88LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Talcott, WVAccording to a witness, the acft was maneuvering at a low altitude when it contacted trees. The acft then descended, impacting the terrain 45 ft from the trees and slid aprx 110 ft before coming to rest. The plt stated that due to injuries he is unable to…