The Lemon IndexAeronca Champ. Advanced data.
The raw numbers behind the page, in one place.
Accidents124NTSB
Fatal1714% of accidents
Deaths23NTSB
Destroyed6%of aircraft
Mechanical15%of accidents
Accidents by year
| Year | Accidents |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 |
What happened
| What happened | Share of accidents |
|---|---|
| Loss of control on ground | 33% |
| Loss of control in flight | 14% |
| Aerodynamic stall/spin | 6% |
| Loss of engine power (partial) | 5% |
| Loss of engine power (total) | 5% |
| Fuel related | 5% |
Phase of flight
| Phase of flight | Share of accidents |
|---|---|
| Landing | 38% |
| Takeoff | 19% |
| Enroute | 15% |
| Initial climb | 10% |
| Maneuvering | 10% |
Mechanical causes
| Part | Share |
|---|---|
| landing gear system | 4% |
| fuel system | 3% |
| flight control system | 2% |
| ice/rain protection system | 1% |
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