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
Mar 01, 2014	Adrian, TX	N85372	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the airplane ground looping.
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.
Jan 08, 2013	Rialto, CA	N1254E	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.
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.
Aug 06, 2012	Clifford, PA	N83826	Incident	substantial	Partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have pr… Partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Aug 01, 2012	Winter Haven, FL	N1060E	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 09, 2012	Blairs, VA	N2067	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff into sun glare.
Mar 20, 2012	Clearwater, FL	N82406	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a runway excursi… The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Oct 22, 2011	Manassas, VA	N4300E	Minor	substantial	The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while turning to the downwind leg, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
Sep 01, 2011	Valparaiso, IN	N83533	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the wear in the tailwheel assembly.
Jul 24, 2011	McCarthy, AK	N85194	Incident	substantial	The separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut assembly, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll.
Jun 18, 2011	Carbondale, PA	N3068E	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not at… The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not attain the proper landing point.
Jun 03, 2011	Honea Path, SC	N84572	Minor	substantial	The student pilot's loss of control during the takeoff.
Mar 04, 2011	Delphi, IN	N82429	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control, resulting in a runway excursion, and the subsequent separation of the left main landing gear for undetermined… The pilot's loss of directional control, resulting in a runway excursion, and the subsequent separation of the left main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
Feb 10, 2011	Novato, CA	N2659E	Incident	substantial	The pilot's use of a non-vented fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Jan 24, 2011	Corsicana, TX	N81800	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Nov 10, 2010	Merritt Island, FL	N82934	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse and subsequent runway excursion.
Oct 09, 2010	Mount Vernon, MO	N81412	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control while taxiing.
Jul 10, 2010	Santa Fe, NM	N84723	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with gusting winds.
Jun 16, 2010	Sandersville, GA	N84362	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Mar 07, 2010	Roanoke Rapids, NC	N84694	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout.
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 17, 2009	Finleyville, PA	N83661	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Aug 07, 2009	Broadus, MT	N84787	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
Jul 11, 2009	Auburn, ME	N2871E	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane and engine's … A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane and engine's fuel system.

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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