Aeronca 7AC Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 283 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 01, 2025 | Firebaugh, CA | N82003 | Incident | substantial | A loss of directional control during landing due to the partial separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut from a failed weld. |
| Aug 06, 2025 | Willow, AK | N84726 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 07, 2025 | Waterman, IL | N1846E | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 24, 2025 | Westphalia, MI | N2659E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Cape Fair, MO | N83952 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 01, 2025 | Martinsville, VA | N84065 | Minor | substantial | The pilot inadvertently turned off the fuel selector valve on takeoff which resulted in a loss of engine power. |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Topsham, ME | N3854E | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Valley Springs, CA | N1611E | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to maneuver the airplane at a low altitude and inadvertently entering a box canyon where the airplane could not outclimb the risi…The pilot’s decision to maneuver the airplane at a low altitude and inadvertently entering a box canyon where the airplane could not outclimb the rising terrain. |
| Nov 22, 2023 | DeWitt, AR | N84692 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s loss of airplane directional control while landing. |
| Oct 02, 2022 | Murray, KY | N3005E | Serious (1) | substantial |
The incorrect (reverse) rigging of the elevator cables by maintenance personnel and their subsequent failure to verify that the rigging was correct du…The incorrect (reverse) rigging of the elevator cables by maintenance personnel and their subsequent failure to verify that the rigging was correct during post-maintenance checks and the pilot's inadequate preflight check. |
| Sep 01, 2022 | Marysville, OH | N85748 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Jacksboro, TN | N1478E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. |
| Aug 21, 2022 | Clermont, FL | N44FC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control while landing due to a worn tailwheel locking mechanism, which resulted in a runway excursion an…The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control while landing due to a worn tailwheel locking mechanism, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Plant City, FL | N84423 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning. |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Auburn, WA | N82579 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. |
| Jun 02, 2022 | Bowling Green, MO | N1976E | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilots’ failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an…The pilots’ failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. |
| May 29, 2022 | Melrose, TN | N1294E | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| May 27, 2022 | Monongahela, PA | N84583 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jan 29, 2022 | Cook, MN | N2923E | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to ensure the snow-covered takeoff area was safe, which resulted in a collision with ice and subsequent landing gear damage. |
| Nov 13, 2021 | Denver, NC | N3063E | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting crosswind. |
| Aug 21, 2021 | Fort Worth, TX | N1472E | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to th…The 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 weight and balance limitations and decreased takeoff performance. |
| Jul 23, 2021 | Harrah, OK | N83365 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane without a carburetor heat control in atmospheric conditions conducive to the development of serious carbureto…The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane without a carburetor heat control in atmospheric conditions conducive to the development of serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Rhinelander, WI | N84318 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Oct 05, 2020 | Salida, CO | N3370E | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursio…The student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a steel object. |
| Sep 23, 2020 | St. Clairsville, OH | N81624 | Incident | substantial | The pilots improper fuel planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |