American Champion Aircraft 7AC

Aircraft Manufacturer: American Champion Aircraft

Model: 7AC

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer American Champion Aircraft
Manufacturer Serial Number 2120005
Model 7AC
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 2 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


1 exact, 0 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
1
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


No fatalities recorded.

2
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


37

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2016 – 2016 Total 1
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 1 observed): 2016 1. 1 2 3 4 0 1 '16
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

1 category Total 1
Landing 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 2
Aircraft 1
Personnel issues 1
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 1
None 1

Recorded Accidents

All 87 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Darby, MT N84462 Substantial Serious Approach Personnel issues, Environmental issues, Aircraft
Maryville, TN N85707 Substantial Minor Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft
Apple Valley, CA N12DF Substantial Minor Prior to flight Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Adrian, TX N85372 Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Taunton, MA N83863 Destroyed Fatal Prior to flight Personnel issues, Aircraft
Rialto, CA N1254E Substantial Minor Taxi Environmental issues, Aircraft, Personnel issues
Brighton, MI N82383 Substantial Fatal Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues
Clifford, PA N83826 Substantial None Enroute Not determined
Winter Haven, FL N1060E Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Blairs, VA N2067 Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Clearwater, FL N82406 Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft
Manassas, VA N4300E Substantial Minor Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft
Valparaiso, IN N83533 Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
McCarthy, AK N85194 Substantial None Takeoff Environmental issues, Aircraft
Carbondale, PA N3068E Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Honea Path, SC N84572 Substantial Minor Takeoff Aircraft, Personnel issues
Delphi, IN N82429 Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft, Not determined
Novato, CA N2659E Substantial None Enroute Environmental issues, Aircraft, Personnel issues
Corsicana, TX N81800 Substantial None Landing Personnel issues
Merritt Island, FL N82934 Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Mount Vernon, MO N81412 Substantial None Taxi Aircraft, Personnel issues
Santa Fe, NM N84723 Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Sandersville, GA N84362 Substantial Minor Approach Not determined
Roanoke Rapids, NC N84694 Substantial None Landing Environmental issues, Aircraft, Personnel issues
Gaylord, MI N2239E Destroyed Fatal Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft

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