How many accidents has the Aeronca Champ had?

The NTSB has recorded 7 events involving the Aeronca Champ: 1 fatal, 0 serious, 3 minor injuries, and 3 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Aeronca Champ a safe aircraft?

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

Aeronca Champ Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 7 events recorded from 1983 to 2007.

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Fatal (2 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Nov 08, 1990	SUFFOLK, VA	N7702B	Fatal (2)	destroyed	A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO LOW CYLINDER COMPRESSION. THE LOW COMPRESSION WAS A RESULT OF EXHAUST VALVE LEAKAGE AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPE… A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO LOW CYLINDER COMPRESSION. THE LOW COMPRESSION WAS A RESULT OF EXHAUST VALVE LEAKAGE AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE STALLING.

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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Aeronca Champ Safety Record

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