Champion 7FC — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 351 Champion 7FC airframes on record (built 1949–1972), 164 currently registered. 10 have one or more NTSB accident records (10 records total). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Champion 7FC accidents
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
The failure of the carburetor fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation.
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the rear seat headset, resulting in an obstruction of the airplane’s rudder controls.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion.
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
The fight instructor’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector handle was in the correct position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions.
The pilot's physical impairment, which adversely affected his ability to properly operate the airplane.