Aeronca 7DC — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 30, 2026
There are 260 Aeronca 7DC airframes on record (built 1945–1956), 122 currently registered. 6 have one or more NTSB accident records (7 records total). Data as of Jul 30, 2026.
Recent Aeronca 7DC accidents
A total loss of engine power due to a shift of a crankshaft main bearing, which resulted in a lack of lubrication and subsequent overheating and failure of the engine crankshaft.
The failure of the airplane's structural tubing due to corrosion, which resulted in a tailwheel separation and a subsequent loss of control. Also causal was the mechanic's failure to perform a detailed inspection of the aft fuselage during the most recent annual inspection.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a tailwind.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
The student pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and subsequent loss of control during an attempted go-around maneuver.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.