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 22, 2004 | Spring Hope, NC | N84399 | Incident | substantial | The binding of the right aileron control cable, which resulted in a loss in aileron control, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. |
| Jul 05, 2004 | Limon, CO | N1480E | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A contributing factor was the soft terrain in the takeoff area. |
| May 08, 2004 | Fort Stockton, TX | N3708E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper leaning of the fuel/air mixture in-flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factor were the wind gusts and the crosswin…The pilot's improper leaning of the fuel/air mixture in-flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factor were the wind gusts and the crosswind. |
| 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. |
| Apr 15, 2004 | Carthage, TN | N2908E | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with wires and subsequent collision…The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with wires and subsequent collision with water. |
| 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. |
| Mar 07, 2003 | Gordo, AL | N1648E | Incident | substantial | Fatigue failure of the crankshaft. |
| Feb 28, 2003 | Grand Rapids, MN | N84868 | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The short, soft, takeoff area, and the trees were contributing factors. |
| Jan 09, 2003 | JEAN, NV | N84889 | Minor | substantial | The pilot of the other airplane's use of an improper starting procedure and his failure to obtain appropriate assistance. |
| Nov 24, 2002 | Merritt Island, FL | N4264E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an approach to land that resulted in an inflight collision with the runway. A factor was the crosswin…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an approach to land that resulted in an inflight collision with the runway. A factor was the crosswind condition. |
| Oct 31, 2002 | Warner Robins, GA | N83651 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to follow engine start procedures for a overprimed engine, and his improper use of the throttle control during an attempted start. |
| Aug 03, 2002 | Caro, MI | N84546 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The passenger became incapacitated as a result of a stroke which lead to the inadvertent interference with the flight controls. |
| Dec 26, 2001 | Winters, CA | N83136 | Incident | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot to retard the engine throttle to idle while hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the engine starting at full (takeoff)…The failure of the pilot to retard the engine throttle to idle while hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the engine starting at full (takeoff) power and the airplane taking off with no one aboard. |
| Oct 01, 2001 | Erhard, MN | N1746E | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the turn. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed, the inadvertent s…The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the turn. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed, the inadvertent stall, and the low altitude. |
| Jul 30, 2001 | Skwentna, AK | N82559 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll. |
| Apr 08, 2001 | Roe, AR | N2129E | Minor | substantial | the inadvertent stall by the pilot while maneuvering at low altitude. A contributory factor was the tailwind. |
| Oct 08, 2000 | SANTA PAULA, CA | N707SR | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the tail wheel equipped aircraft while taxiing due to excessive taxi speed resulting in a collision wi…The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the tail wheel equipped aircraft while taxiing due to excessive taxi speed resulting in a collision with parked aircraft. |
| Sep 02, 2000 | PASO ROBLES, CA | N82107 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to brief his passenger about the operation of the controls. |
| Aug 27, 2000 | BOLIVAR, MO | N83564 | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind. |
| Jun 24, 2000 | LAKEVILLE, MN | N81681 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin she encountered during the approach on base to final. A factor was the pilot passenger …the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin she encountered during the approach on base to final. A factor was the pilot passenger not detecting the remedial action needed to correct the aircraft's nose up attitude during the approach. |
| Apr 08, 2000 | EMBARRASS, MN | N84424 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the inadvertent stall/spin the pilot encountered. A factor was the wind gusts. |
| Mar 07, 2000 | PAWLING, NY | N474HH | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 19, 2000 | PALMETTO, FL | N82029 | Incident | substantial | Failure for undetermined reasons of the right main landing gear strut during landing resulting in collapse of the right main landing gear. |
| Sep 22, 1999 | BROOKFIELD, OH | N81543 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall. |
| May 04, 1999 | LANCASTER, CA | N2403E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to attempt a ground turning maneuver in wind conditions beyond the capability of the aircraft. |