How many accidents has the Aeronca 7AC had?

The NTSB has recorded 283 events involving the Aeronca 7AC: 36 fatal, 44 serious, 56 minor injuries, and 146 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Aeronca 7AC a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Aeronca 7AC has 283 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Aeronca 7AC Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 283 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

283

All Events

146

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (50 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Sep 10, 1989	SCREVEN, GA	N82705	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO CORRECT RIGHT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS DURING BRAKE REPAIRS WHICH LED TO A FAILURE OF THE RIGHT BRAKE, AND THE PI… FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO CORRECT RIGHT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS DURING BRAKE REPAIRS WHICH LED TO A FAILURE OF THE RIGHT BRAKE, AND THE PILOT'S DELAY IN TAKING REMEDIAL ACTION TO CORRECT THE VEERING INITIATED BY THE BRAKE FAILURE.
Aug 04, 1989	RIO LINDA, CA	N84709	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING AN ABORTED LANDING. RELATED FACTORS WERE: A FALSE AIRSPEED INDICATION, THE PILOT'S L… FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING AN ABORTED LANDING. RELATED FACTORS WERE: A FALSE AIRSPEED INDICATION, THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT, HIS IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT, HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION, AND THE FENCE.
Jul 16, 1989	AMERICAN FALLS, ID	N1636E	Incident	substantial	AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO STRIPPED AND BROKEN TEETH ON A MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR IN THE ACCESSORY GEAR BOX. A SOFT FIELD CAUSED THE NOSE OVER DURING THE FOR… AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO STRIPPED AND BROKEN TEETH ON A MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR IN THE ACCESSORY GEAR BOX. A SOFT FIELD CAUSED THE NOSE OVER DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
May 31, 1989	ALEXANDRIA, MN	N85459	Incident	substantial	THAT PROPER STARTING PROCEDURES WERE NOT FOLLOWED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT TIED DOWN.
May 19, 1989	INDIAN HEAD, MD	N85715	Incident	substantial	PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAINED DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING RECOVERY FROM A HARD LANDING.
Apr 16, 1989	SANTA PAULA, CA	N84745	Incident	substantial	THE PILOTS IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT IN CONDITIONS THAT WERE CONDUCIVE TO THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE.
Feb 22, 1989	WOLF POINT, MT	N4627E	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT IN A TIMELY MANNER WHICH RESULTED IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCID… THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT IN A TIMELY MANNER WHICH RESULTED IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUATE WEATHER EVALUATION THE PILOT MADE AFTER TAKING OFF AND FLYING THROUGH FOG DUE TO HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE.
Jul 23, 1988	GREENFIELD, IN	N83430	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 18, 1988	CAPON BRIDGE, WV	N1841E	Incident	substantial	LOSS OF POWER BECAUSE OF CARBURETOR ICE WHICH OBSTRUCTED AIRFLOW TO THE ENGINE. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ON LANDING BECAUSE OF SOFT TERRAIN AND HIGH GR… LOSS 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.
Apr 03, 1988	BONHAM, TX	N2044E	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
Jul 18, 1987	SALUDA, VA	N1810E	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1987	LESTER, WA	N85591	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 28, 1987	COLUMBUS, MT	N6050V	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 06, 1986	TRIBUNE, KS	N84911	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 17, 1986	REPUBLIC, MO	N84055	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 05, 1986	HAMILTON, OH	N84394	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 10, 1986	JACKSONVILLE, AR	N82202	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 10, 1986	EAST SOUND, WA	N84842	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 02, 1986	SANTA ROSA, NM	N85255	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 01, 1986	RED LODGE, MT	N1503E	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 22, 1985	RIDGEFIELD, WA	N84844	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 03, 1985	NEW SMYRNA BCH, FL	N84046	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 26, 1985	FT. LAUDERDALE, FL	N1760E	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
Jun 09, 1985	ANCHORAGE, AK	N83995	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 02, 1985	BOUNTIFUL, UT	N8362H	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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