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NTSB investigations: Champion 7ECA, CA

65 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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Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19662026

NTSB investigations: Champion 7ECA, CA per year, 1966–2026: 65 cases
1966	7
1967	2
1968	8
1969	4
1970	3
1971	5
1972	3
1973	2
1974	1
1975	3
1976	3
1977	4
1978	1
1980	2
1983	2
1984	1
1985	1
1987	2
1995	1
1998	1
1999	1
2005	1
2009	3
2013	1
2014	1
2017	1
2025	1

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Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'CA' 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 ('21101NN')) 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\" = 'CA' 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 ('21101NN'))
  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" = 'CA' 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 ('21101NN'))
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 WPR25FA145Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Cottonwood, CAThe flight instructor’s delayed response to an improper landing approach and runway overshoot, which resulted in an impact with an airport perimeter fence and trees.Apr 29, 2025 · N6310N · Destroyed NTSB GAA17CA413Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jun 15, 2017 · N2537F · Substantial damage NTSB WPR15CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll.Nov 14, 2014 · N2563F · Substantial damage NTSB WPR14CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Willows, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while flying low over a field which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain.Oct 12, 2013 · N9599S · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09LA293Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Lake Elsinore, CAA loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.Jun 17, 2009 · N8339V · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · San Jose, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering within a canyon in mountainous terrain, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.Apr 18, 2009 · N5174X · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09LA124Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Salinas, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire while intentionally maneuvering at a low altitude.Feb 22, 2009 · N2835G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX05LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · San Luis Obispo, CAa loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.May 7, 2005 · N42LC · Substantial damage 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.Dec 26, 1999 · N8395V · Substantial damage 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.Aug 4, 1998 · N8335V · Substantial damage 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.Feb 20, 1995 · N28003 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB LAX87LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Rancho Calif, CAWhile landing on runway 12, the plt lost control of the Champion 7ECA and it collided with three other aircraft. About 31 mi northwest at riverside, CA, the 1755 PDT wind was from 290 deg at 9 KTS. A witness at the airport estimated the wind was from 270 deg…Jul 25, 1987 · N5144X · Destroyed NTSB LAX87FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Upland, CAThe pilot took off from his home airport for a sight-seeing, local flight over nearby mountains. Although the rear seat passenger weighed 270 lbs and the aircraft's fuel tanks were assumed to be full, there is no evidence that the pilot calculated the…Apr 2, 1987 · N9655S · Destroyed NTSB LAX86FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Seal Beach, CABased upon prearranged plans, the plt & pax flew over the water for the purpose of photographing friends of theirs in sail boats. The plt rolled his acft into a medium bank & circled over the specified boat while his pax commenced taking photos. The plt,…Oct 27, 1985 · N7547F · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Pt Mugu, CAThe pilot stated that the engine quit once, started running again, then quit a second time and he ditched in the ocean. He reported that he departed with full fuel tanks and that he flew for 3 hours 45 minutes before the engine quit. The wreckage was not…Nov 30, 1984 · N5236X · Destroyed NTSB LAX83FVG13Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Shingle Springs, CAThe acft collided with an oak tree while maneuvering at low alt. The weather was VMC. The pilot stated that he was flying to maintain a battery charge. He said he climbed to about 1600-1700 ft MSL and flew southeast. The average elevation along this route is…Jul 10, 1983 · N1882G · Destroyed NTSB LAX83FVG10Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Georgetown, CAThe acft collided with a mountainside at the 3500 ft level in a 45 degree nose down attitude after colliding with a 30 ft tree during IMC weather on a dark night. There is no record that the plt received a weather briefing. The pilot was not instrument rated…Mar 31, 1983 · N9548S · Destroyed NTSB LAX81FVG02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 7ECA · Elk Grove, CAOct 23, 1980 · N2561F · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DVG53Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Georgetown, CAJun 25, 1980 · N9548S · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78DVD22Accident · No injuriesClosedCitabria 7ECA · Concord, CAMar 20, 1978 · N9105L · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FA014Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7ECA · Catalina Islnd, CADec 14, 1977 · N5233X · Destroyed NTSB OAK78DVD07Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Sonoma, CAOct 25, 1977 · N9082L · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FVG64Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Blythe, CASep 28, 1977 · N11046 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FUA16Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · S.J.Capistrano, CAMay 28, 1977 · N5189T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FUQ06Accident · Serious injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Simi Valley, CANov 5, 1976 · N9627S · Destroyed NTSB OAK76AP062Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Union City, CAJul 25, 1976 · N2865G · Destroyed NTSB LAX76FUQ41Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Frazier Park, CAJun 13, 1976 · N9627S · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76DVG31Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Kyburz, CANov 1, 1975 · N2835G · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76AP018Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Winters, CAOct 13, 1975 · N1810G · Destroyed NTSB OAK75DXQ49Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Susanville, CAJun 25, 1975 · N5159T · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74FVM21Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · San Jose, CAMar 23, 1974 · N9548S · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74AP002Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech V35 · Sonoma, CAJul 7, 1973 · N3746Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73FUQ24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Pacoima, CAMar 26, 1973 · N11081 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73DVD23Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Sonoma, CADec 30, 1972 · N7512F · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73DVM12Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Morgan Hill, CASep 9, 1972 · N5119T · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73FVM10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · San Jose, CASep 4, 1972 · N2549F · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72DUG03Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Banning, CAJul 3, 1971 · N2520F · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71FXQ48Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Truckee, CAJun 30, 1971 · N2994G · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71AP051Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Bridgeport, CAJun 6, 1971 · N11094 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71DVM38Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Paso Robles, CAFeb 5, 1971 · N7584F · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71DVD30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Livermore, CAJan 31, 1971 · N11079 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71FUA29Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Santa Ana, CANov 28, 1970 · N2546G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71DUM19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Jamul, CANov 25, 1970 · N9541S · Destroyed NTSB OAK70DVD05Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Hayward, CAJan 30, 1970 · N2994G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70D0206Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Torrance, CADec 2, 1969 · N5257X · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70D0078Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Lee Vining, CAAug 11, 1969 · N1883G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70D0079Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · El Monte, CAAug 9, 1969 · N2977G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0261Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · San Simeon, CAMar 21, 1969 · N9631S · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0201Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Oakland, CANov 17, 1968 · N5127T · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0158Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Columbia, CAOct 20, 1968 · N5159T · Substantial damage