Aeronca 7AC Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 283 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 02, 1990 | COTTONWOOD, AZ | N82805 | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE FAILURE TO THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DECISION OF THE PILOT TO ATTEMPT A LANDING IN A CRO…THE FAILURE TO THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DECISION OF THE PILOT TO ATTEMPT A LANDING IN A CROSS WIND CONDITION WELL BEYOND THE CAPABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT. |
| Jul 27, 1989 | HOMESTEAD, FL | N60FU | Serious (1) | substantial |
IMPROPER REPAIR OF THE FUEL CAP (SEAL) BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN A BLOCKED FUEL SYSTEM (CAP) VENT AND SUBSEQUENT FUEL STARVATION, AND HIS FAILUR…IMPROPER REPAIR OF THE FUEL CAP (SEAL) BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN A BLOCKED FUEL SYSTEM (CAP) VENT AND SUBSEQUENT FUEL STARVATION, AND HIS FAILURE TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE TELEPHONE LINE. THE TELEPHONE (TRANSMISSION) LINE WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. |
| Oct 29, 1988 | AUSTELL, GA | N83045 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 19, 1988 | UMPQUA, OR | N81788 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 21, 1988 | GILA, NM | N2359E | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 13, 1987 | BATESVILE, TX | N84191 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 12, 1987 | MCNEIL COVE, AK | N4322E | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 03, 1987 | JAMESTOWN, NY | N2460E | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 05, 1987 | HORIZON CITY, TX | N85397 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 20, 1986 | PLANO, TX | N83847 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 30, 1986 | STONE MOUNTAIN, GA | N3675E | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 06, 1985 | MCEWEN, TN | N83053 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 07, 1985 | CHANDLER, AZ | N84096 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 18, 1984 | HOGDENVILLE, KY | N82989 | Serious (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 09, 1983 | KENTON, TN | N1094E | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 15, 1983 | JOHNSON POND, ME | N1241E | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 24, 1982 | KENT, WA | N82651 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 01, 1982 | NEAR CRESWELL, OR | N1838E | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 24, 1982 | MAPLE PLAIN, MN | N84554 | Serious (2) | 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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