Aeronca 7AC Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 283 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 07, 2025 | Waterman, IL | N1846E | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Cape Fair, MO | N83952 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Oct 17, 2019 | Green Bay, WI | N82308 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s low final approach path and his failure to see and avoid a truck traveling on a roadway, which resulted in a collision with the truck. |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Hanson, MA | N65HM | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the pilot's decision to turn back to the runway shortly after takeoff, and his failure to maintain air…A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the pilot's decision to turn back to the runway shortly after takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and subsequent aerodynamic stall. |
| Jul 29, 2018 | Alexandria, MN | N85506 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's intentional low-altitude flight, which resulted in an impact with power lines. |
| May 05, 2018 | Middletown, NY | N84396 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during climbout, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall from which the pilot could n…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during climbout, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall from which the pilot could not recover. |
| Mar 20, 2016 | Ellsworth, NE | N84580 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's impairment due to carbon monoxide poisoning from a known cracked engine exhaust muffler, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Con…The pilot's impairment due to carbon monoxide poisoning from a known cracked engine exhaust muffler, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flying the airplane without properly repairing the exhaust muffler. |
| Aug 25, 2013 | Taunton, MA | N83863 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate pretakeoff check of the flight controls, which resulted in a takeoff with the rudder …The pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate pretakeoff check of the flight controls, which resulted in a takeoff with the rudder gust lock installed. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-rated passenger’s failure to detect that the rudder gust lock was installed. |
| Sep 01, 2012 | Brighton, MI | N82383 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examina…The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of the pilot’s head injuries was the failure of the shoulder harness assembly. |
| Oct 27, 2009 | Gaylord, MI | N2239E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control. |
| Aug 03, 2002 | Caro, MI | N84546 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The passenger became incapacitated as a result of a stroke which lead to the inadvertent interference with the flight controls. |
| Jun 24, 2000 | LAKEVILLE, MN | N81681 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin she encountered during the approach on base to final. A factor was the pilot passenger …the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin she encountered during the approach on base to final. A factor was the pilot passenger not detecting the remedial action needed to correct the aircraft's nose up attitude during the approach. |
| Apr 08, 2000 | EMBARRASS, MN | N84424 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the inadvertent stall/spin the pilot encountered. A factor was the wind gusts. |
| Mar 31, 1995 | BRUSH PRAIRIE, WA | N85094 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | UNDETERMINED. |
| Jan 25, 1994 | TULSA, OK | N84212 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
WAS THE INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE THE PILOTS FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS EXISTED THAT WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR I…WAS THE INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE THE PILOTS FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS EXISTED THAT WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING, AND HIS ABRUPT MANEUVER TO AVOID A LIGHT POLE. |
| Dec 05, 1992 | MEDFORD, OR | N2216E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM WIRES WHILE BUZZING. |
| Dec 28, 1991 | SALISBURY, CT | N3103E | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE PERFORMING LOW ALTITUDE AEROBATIC MANEUVERS, RESULTING IN A STALL WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO RECOVER…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE PERFORMING LOW ALTITUDE AEROBATIC MANEUVERS, RESULTING IN A STALL WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO RECOVER. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY TO PERFORM THESE MANEUVERS, AND HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN FIXED WING AIRPLANES. |
| Aug 28, 1991 | DAWSON, GA | N84216 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE WHILE MANEUVERING. |
| Apr 16, 1991 | BRADLEY, AR | N1599E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED TO PERFORM AEROBATIC FLIGHT AT AN ALTITUDE INADEQUATE FOR RECOVERY. |
| Jul 18, 1989 | GUEYDAN, LA | N84865 | Fatal (2) | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT SPIN ENTRY AT PATTERN ALTITUDE WHICH RESULTED IN GROUND COLLISION. |
| Aug 07, 1988 | PIERZ, MN | N3001E | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE MANEUVERING AT A LOW ALTITUDE, RESULTING IN A STALL AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. A F…PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE MANEUVERING AT A LOW ALTITUDE, RESULTING IN A STALL AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT FLIGHT EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING. |
| Aug 30, 1987 | KENOSHA, WI | N3406E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |