N82003AERONCA 7AC2025-09-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AERONCA 7ACS/N: 7AC-628

Summary

On September 01, 2025, a Aeronca 7AC (N82003) was involved in an incident near Firebaugh, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A loss of directional control during landing due to the partial separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut from a failed weld.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA300. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N82003.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 1, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA300
Location
Firebaugh, CA
Event ID
20251001201762
Coordinates
36.859989, -120.464460
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A loss of directional control during landing due to the partial separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut from a failed weld.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC-628
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
7ACCH7A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BUGSMASHERS INC
Address
6130 BUCKHORN RIDGE PL
City
SAN MIGUEL
State / Zip Code
CA 93451-9500
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR25LA300