Champion 7GCBC — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 28, 2026
There are 252 Champion 7GCBC airframes on record (built 1966–1984), 144 currently registered. 13 have one or more NTSB accident records (14 records total, 3 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 28, 2026.
Recent Champion 7GCBC accidents
The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.
A total loss of engine power on approach due to carburetor ice.
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid trees, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions with resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
The pilots over application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose-over.