American Champion Aircraft 7ECA — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 45 American Champion Aircraft 7ECA airframes on record (built 1964–2025), 38 currently registered. 3 have one or more NTSB accident records (4 records total). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent American Champion Aircraft 7ECA accidents
The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
The rudder post’s failure due to corrosion fatigue. Contributing to the accident were the misalignment of the rudder hinge components, which produced mechanical binding and elevated localized stress, and a compromised the protective coating, which allowed corrosion to accelerate fatigue cracking.
The improper installation of a clevis pin in the rudder system which led to a loss of directional control during landing.