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
Feb 23, 1997	RUBIDOUX, CA	N84486	Minor	substantial	the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The gusty crosswind was… the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.
Aug 24, 1996	FREDERICK, MD	N81543	Minor	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain.
Oct 29, 1995	LAPEER, MI	N84124	Minor	substantial	fuel exhaustion resulting in engine failure, the inadvertant stall, and improper decision by the pilot to attempt a large heading change at low altitu… fuel exhaustion resulting in engine failure, the inadvertant stall, and improper decision by the pilot to attempt a large heading change at low altitude and airspeed. A factor relating to this accident is no fuel quantity gage installed in the airplane.
Feb 02, 1995	BIG BEAR CITY, CA	N83981	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FR0M A BOUNCED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED IN UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS FOR AN ATTEMPTED GO-A… THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FR0M A BOUNCED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED IN UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS FOR AN ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND (ABORTED LANDING), WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH AND A DRAGGED WINGTIP. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN CONVENTIONAL GEAR (TAILWHEEL) AIRCRAFT, UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE BOUNCED LANDING.
Jun 04, 1994	NAKNEK, AK	N84310	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE THE STALL SPEED DURING MANEUVERING FLIGHT.
Jun 27, 1993	WAUKESHA, WI	N83429	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE A STALL.
May 18, 1993	WALLA WALLA, WA	N81829	Minor	substantial	THE PREMATURE LANDING FLARE BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALL SPEED DURING THE BA… THE PREMATURE LANDING FLARE BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALL SPEED DURING THE BALKED LANDING.
Aug 15, 1992	MILTONFREEWATER, OR	N85425	Minor	substantial	AN INADVERTENT STALL WHILE MANEUVERING IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. FACTORS INCLUDE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION.
Jul 22, 1992	SIERRAVILLE, CA	N85778	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE CONTAMINATED FUEL SYSTEM AND THE ROUGH TERRAIN WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
Apr 16, 1991	WHITEFIELD, NH	N1303E	Minor	substantial	INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS T… INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
Apr 30, 1990	KUTZTOWN, PA	N112AW	Minor	substantial	THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER CONTROL INPUT AND THE INSTRUCTIOR'S INADEQUATE RESPONSE. THE STUDENT'S INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLIGHT CONTROLS AS THE INSTR… THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER CONTROL INPUT AND THE INSTRUCTIOR'S INADEQUATE RESPONSE. THE STUDENT'S INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLIGHT CONTROLS AS THE INSTRUCTOR ATTEMPTED RECOVERY WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
Oct 28, 1989	FRIENDSVILLE, PA	N4428E	Minor	destroyed	THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND STALLED THE AIRCRAFT.
Apr 25, 1989	MARSEILLES, IL	N85243	Minor	substantial	PIC'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT'S CLIMB PERFORMANCE AS HE ATTEMPTED TO TAKE OFF UP HILL AND OVER WIRES.
Mar 23, 1989	CATOOSA, OK	N1790E	Minor	substantial	CARBURETOR ICE AND IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE OCCURRENCE WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS AND ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN.
Jul 07, 1988	HILLSBORO, OH	N2200E	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 09, 1988	ROANOKE, TX	N84889	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 14, 1987	ISLAND LAKE, AK	N82171	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 21, 1987	COLUMBUS, OH	N443WB	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 05, 1986	SISSETON, SD	N84693	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Aug 27, 1985	SANTA PAULA, CA	N2877E	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 04, 1985	SANTA PAULA, CA	N85168	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 01, 1985	EDNA, TX	N3708E	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 15, 1984	ONO, PA	N1069E	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 08, 1984	CARLISLE, AR	N84654	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1983	RAYNE, LA	N82147	Minor	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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