Aeronca 7CCM Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 20 events recorded from 1984 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2025 | Kenai, AK | N2527B | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Duluth, MN | N308ED | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall an…The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. |
| Mar 04, 2022 | Winnsboro, LA | N555EK | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff and subsequent impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of…The pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff and subsequent impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane. |
| Jul 07, 2018 | Palmer, AK | N81768 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, an attempted go-around, and a subsequent nose-over. |
| Jul 05, 2014 | Prentiss, MS | N82442 | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or f…A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Apr 03, 2013 | Caldwell, ID | N4687E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control after an encounter with a wind gust during takeoff. |
| Oct 24, 2012 | Hampton, NH | N4567E | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 07, 2012 | Norridgewock, ME | N83129 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jul 14, 2012 | Ocklawaha, FL | N83977 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Dec 11, 2010 | Rochester, NH | N2053E | Incident | substantial | The out-of-rig condition of the tailwheel lock, which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing. |
| Aug 14, 2010 | Justin, TX | N85065 | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's delay in transferring fuel from the gravity feed wing tanks to the main tank. |
| Nov 02, 2008 | Chadron, NE | N2259E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience. |
| Nov 18, 2000 | CORNING, IA | N4706E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot did not adequately compensate for the wind conditions and the subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated wi…The pilot did not adequately compensate for the wind conditions and the subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the runway light, and the tree. |
| Apr 09, 1997 | CARSON, ND | N85257 | Serious (1) | substantial | a loss of engine power due to ice in the fuel line. A factor was inadequate maintenance and inspection. |
| Aug 11, 1996 | MARSING, ID | N2836E | Fatal (2) | substantial |
loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which…loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. |
| Apr 10, 1991 | LAKELAND, FL | N6040V | Incident | substantial | IMPROPER ATC CLEARANCE BY GROUND PERSONNEL AND POOR DECISION BY THE PILOT TO TAXI BEHIND AN AIRPLANE HOLDING ON A RUNWAY. |
| Aug 30, 1988 | WEINER, AR | N85294 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 1988 | BARKER, NY | N83255 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT IN COMMAND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. |
| Jun 17, 1986 | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | N1318V | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 1984 | KOTZEBUE, AK | N83138 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |