NTSB investigations: Champion 7GCBC, AK
61 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Champion 7GCBC. 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.
Cases per year
| 1967 | 1 |
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| 1968 | 2 |
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| 1971 | 4 |
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| 1996 | 3 |
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| 2006 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' 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 ('21101PK'))
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" = 'AK' 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 ('21101PK'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 ANC25LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Sutton, AKThe airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC24FA091Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportChampion 7GCBC · Ninilchik, AKOn September 13, 2024, about 0803 Alaska daylight time (AKDT), a Champion (Citabria) 7GCBC, N8CK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ninilchik, Alaska. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as…NTSB ANC23LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB ANC22LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions with resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC21LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Nenana, AKThe pilots over application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC21LA052Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC15CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Skweetna, AKThe pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC11CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Nenana, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC10LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Kenai, AKThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in strong winds and turbulence, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with terrain.NTSB ANC06CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Clear, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing flare, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the trees.NTSB ANC04CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC00LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were variable winds, and a crosswind.NTSB ANC99LA148Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Sleetmute, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor in this accident was the rough and uneven gravel bar.NTSB ANC99LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and subsequent inadvertent stall.NTSB ANC99LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Healy, AKThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor associated with the accident was a snowbank.NTSB ANC96LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Skwentna, AKthe pilot's improper planning/decision. Related factors were: the terrain condition, unfavorable (lee-side) wind, and trees.NTSB ANC96LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Kenai, AKthe pilot's delayed in initiating a go-around, and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. The high/fast approach for landing was a related factor.NTSB ANC96IA085Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Naknek, AKThe inadequate visual lookout of the vehicle driver, and the inadequate visual lookout of the pilot. A factor was the State of Alaska's failure to provide taxiway hazard warning signs which would alert vehicles of the active aerodrome.NTSB ANC95LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper rate of descent during the approach to land, and his misjudgment of altitude to flare for landing on glassy water. The glassy water condition was a related factor.NTSB ANC94LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Circle Hot Spri, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control and his lack of experience in crosswind landings.NTSB ANC92LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's preflight planning/preparation in accessing the available runway length and snow conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the snow bank and the pilot in command's lack of familiarity with skiplane operations.NTSB ANC91LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Flat Top Mtn., AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing roll out in unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC89LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience, and the snow covered runway.NTSB ANC88LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe private pilot and his son were returning from a hunting trip when the airplane ran out of fuel. The pilot attempted an emergency landing on an unlighted roadway and struck a telephone wire or small powerline during the approach. The airplane landed hard…NTSB ANC87LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot attempted to take off from an unimproved site while the inside of the airplane's windows were partially obscured with condensation. The airplane struck a rock with its main gear during the take off roll and became prematurely airborne. The pilot…NTSB ANC87LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion &GCBC · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot stated that during the initial climb out he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to stall and strike a small tree next to the runway. At the time of the accident the wind was 330 degrees at 3 knots.NTSB ANC85LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKDuring landing the plt applied hard braking to avoid an airplane and rolled over.NTSB ANC85LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Wasilla, AKDuring final approach the acft struck an unmarked staic wire 40 ft AGL and more than 75 ft from intended touch down. The pilot lost control of the acft. The acft landed on a parked acft during the descent.NTSB ANC84LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Healy, AKThe plt landed at a remote strip used by hunters and left in as poor a state as possible by them to make this choice game area relativley inaccessable. This area has many accidents as a result. The rwy is 1200 ft MSL. There are no wind direction indicators.…NTSB ANC84LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Bettles, AKThe acft groundlooped during landing. The plt said he lost control of the acft. During the swerve one of the gear legs failed and the acft skidded on the fuselage.NTSB ANC83LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Palmer, AKThe acft crashed during a go-around attempt to a mountain airstrip at 4000 ft MSL. According to the plt he thought his approach was too flat so he initiated a go-around at low alt and with 60 KTS indicated airspeed. The acft would not outclimb the rising…NTSB ANC80FAD08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Yakutat, AKNTSB ANC80DAG48Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Anchorage, AKNTSB ANC80DAA08Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Chandler Lake, AKNTSB ANC79FA041Accident · 3 fatalClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Ruby, AKNTSB ANC78FAA06Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKNTSB ANC77DAA52Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Manley Ht Spgs, AKNTSB ANC77DAG71Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Hanagita Lake, AKNTSB ANC77DAA21Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Tok, AKNTSB ANC76DAH61Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Skwentna, AKNTSB ANC76AA111Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Livengood, AKNTSB ANC76DAA27Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKNTSB ANC76AA054Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Bettles, AKNTSB ANC75FAA28Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKNTSB ANC75DAG30Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7GCBC · Kenai, AKNTSB ANC74DAG82Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7GCBC · Kodiak, AKNTSB ANC74AA015Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7GCBC · Healy, AKNTSB ANC73AA047Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7GCBC · Mcgrath, AKNTSB ANC73DAA21Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7GCBC · Bettles, AKNTSB ANC72FAH07Accident · Serious injuriesClosedChampion 7GCBC · Ekwok, AK