Aeronca 7AC Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 283 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 06, 2025 | Willow, AK | N84726 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Mar 11, 2020 | Ankeny, IA | N83032 | Serious | substantial |
The pilot's improper starting procedure, which allowed the airplane to move forward over the wheel chocks and impact him and a hangar when he subseque…The pilot's improper starting procedure, which allowed the airplane to move forward over the wheel chocks and impact him and a hangar when he subsequently hand propped the engine. |
| Jun 24, 2015 | East Moriches, NY | N84927 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in a crosswind, which resulted in a collision with a tree. |
| Jun 14, 2009 | Fairmont, WV | N7544E | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate use of the checklist. |
| Jul 19, 2008 | Greensburg, KY | N3624E | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude maneuvers. |
| May 25, 2008 | Valkaria, FL | N1457E | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Jul 08, 2007 | Clarksburg, CA | N2869E | Serious (1) | minor | The pilot's inadequate hand-prop starting procedure and failure to secure the airplane. |
| Jul 15, 2006 | Parker, CO | N85086 | Serious (2) | destroyed |
the flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contribu…the flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, rising terrain, and improper in-flight planning. |
| Jun 28, 2006 | Snohomish, WA | N243K | Serious (1) | substantial |
The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons. Conditions for carburetor icing were present at the time of the accident. Factors included the f…The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons. Conditions for carburetor icing were present at the time of the accident. Factors included the fence and the berm. |
| Oct 27, 2005 | Yelm, WA | N85534 | Serious (1) | substantial | The complete loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the excessive descent rate during the ensuing forced landing. |
| Apr 08, 2005 | Wautoma, WI | N82051 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The inadvertent stall and low airspeed by the pilot-in-command while maneuvering. Additional causes were the low altitude when the stall occurred and…The inadvertent stall and low airspeed by the pilot-in-command while maneuvering. Additional causes were the low altitude when the stall occurred and excessive takeoff weight by the pilot-in-command. |
| Apr 24, 2004 | Flushing, MI | N83291 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall at a low altitude. |
| Jan 24, 2004 | Prairieville, MI | N1087E | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the transmission wires during final approach. Factors to the accident were the unmarked trans…The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the transmission wires during final approach. Factors to the accident were the unmarked transmission wires and their support poles. |
| May 20, 1998 | SHERIDAN, AR | N3504E | Serious (1) | substantial |
The inadvertent engine start due to the pilot's failure to ensure that the magneto switch was in the OFF position when he was attempting to clear the …The inadvertent engine start due to the pilot's failure to ensure that the magneto switch was in the OFF position when he was attempting to clear the flooded engine. A factor was the pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in flooding the engine. |
| Oct 02, 1995 | ROANOKE, TX | N85636 | Serious (2) | substantial | the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and encounter with a sudden windshift and tailwind. The wind gusts and turbulence were factors. |
| Aug 30, 1995 | ANDOVER, NJ | N84935 | Serious (2) | destroyed |
The flight instructor's inadequate preflight which failed to detect an inadequate fuel supply which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and the l…The flight instructor's inadequate preflight which failed to detect an inadequate fuel supply which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| Aug 20, 1995 | WARREN, OH | N2934E | Serious (1) | destroyed |
a loss of engine power/performance for undetermined reasons. Related factors were: the pilot exceeding the airplane's maximum takeoff weight, carbure…a loss of engine power/performance for undetermined reasons. Related factors were: the pilot exceeding the airplane's maximum takeoff weight, carburetor icing conditions, a tailwind, and high temperature. |
| Mar 31, 1995 | EL CAJON, CA | N1937E | Serious (1) | substantial |
a loss of engine power due to an in-flight separation of the fuel system gascolator glass bowl resulting in a premature fuel exhaustion. The rough/un…a loss of engine power due to an in-flight separation of the fuel system gascolator glass bowl resulting in a premature fuel exhaustion. The rough/uneven terrain is a factor in this accident. |
| Mar 24, 1995 | DAUPHIN ISLAND, AL | N83796 | Serious (2) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE RUDDER CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL, AND IMPROPER USE OF THE ELEVATOR CONTROL, IN THAT HE MAINTAINED BACK PRESSUR…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE RUDDER CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL, AND IMPROPER USE OF THE ELEVATOR CONTROL, IN THAT HE MAINTAINED BACK PRESSURE AFTER THE STALL ENTRY, KEEPING THE AIRPLANE IN A STALLED CONDITIONS. |
| Dec 04, 1994 | SABINSVILLE, PA | N83073 | Serious (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DURING CRUISE FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH WIRES. |
| Apr 15, 1994 | BEVERLY, MA | N84409 | Serious (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN AERODYNAMIC STALL AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. |
| Aug 15, 1991 | NEWTON, GA | N84692 | Serious (1) | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT FOR OBSTACLES. |
| Sep 07, 1990 | TRONA, CA | N84941 | Serious (2) | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND AN ABRUPT MANUEVER WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND SPIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND AN ABRUPT MANUEVER WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND SPIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOW ALTITUDE OF THE AIRPLANE WHICH DID NOT ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY REMEDIAL ACTIONS. |