# NTSB investigations: Bellanca 7GCAA A list on [Bellanca 7GCAA](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7gcaa.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [NTSB CEN24LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA344.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Rifle, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2024 · N36008 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN19FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA138.md): Champion 7GCAA · Schlater, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · May 7, 2019 · N7665S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a stall. - [NTSB GAA19CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA228.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2019 · N5046E · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an attempted go-around and collision with a trench, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing. - [NTSB WPR19LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA100.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2019 · N11666 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB ERA18LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA210.md): Champion 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N87000 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, a forced landing and impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR17FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA029.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Glamis, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2016 · N88373 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a downwind landing and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a go-around and subsequent landing attempt, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an… - [NTSB CEN12LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA424.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Bedford, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2012 · N8733V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to return home. - [NTSB CEN12LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA304.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · El Dorado, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2012 · N68543 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB MIA08LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA002.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N8642V · Substantial damage > The reason for this accident is undetermined. - [NTSB NYC06CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA218.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Farmingdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N5501A · Substantial damage > An inadequate annual inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total failure of the elevator cable during flight, and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. - [NTSB ANC05LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA094.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Whittier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N8626V · Substantial damage > The pilot's becoming lost/disoriented while maneuvering due to inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in tree-covered terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA04CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA159.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Sequim, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2004 · N88373 · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not maintained during the landing roll. A factor was the irrigation pipe. - [NTSB LAX01LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA301.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N5042D · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the tail wheel equipped aircraft during landing roll which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB CHI99FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA284.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Titonka, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N5033G · Destroyed > The low altitude maneuver attempted and altitude/clearance not being maintained by the pilot, which resulted in an impact with a pine tree. A factor to the accident was the pine tree. - [NTSB CHI96FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA301.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Hinckley, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1996 · N5026Q · Destroyed > the instructor pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft which resulted in the overload failure of the wing. A factor was that the weight and balance of the aircraft was exceeded by the instructor pilot. - [NTSB LAX96FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA130.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Los Alamitos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1996 · N5052Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. Factors were the pilots' failure to use available radar services. - [NTSB FTW94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA132.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Azle, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N86862 · Destroyed > The instructor pilot's failure to maintain terrain and obstacle clearance. A factor was the instructor's diverted attention. - [NTSB NYC90FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA192.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Saltaire, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N4190Y · Destroyed > The pilot misjudged his altitude. - [NTSB MIA90LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA130.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Leland, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N8739 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the power lines. - [NTSB CHI90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA110.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Lodge, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N55JJ · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind and the soft/uneven terrain were factors related to the accident. - [NTSB LAX89LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA206.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Big Sur, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N31277 · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to attempt a takeoff from a field that he had previously made a forced landing to and the airplane nosed over during the attempt. Contributing to the accident was the high grass that became entangled in the tailwheel and the soft downhill… - [NTSB NYC88LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA191.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Pendleton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1988 · N53784 · Substantial damage > Loss of control of the aircraft after the pilot had hooked the banner. - [NTSB SEA88LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA094.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Sutcliffe, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1988 · N57415 · Destroyed > The aircraft was observed to execute several low passes over witnesses along the shoreline of a lake. During one of the passes and while tracking northwest, the pilot dropped a package of life preservers from an estimated altitude of 75 feet AGL and while… - [NTSB DEN88LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA085.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1988 · N8929 · Substantial damage > The CFI rated plt and his CFI rated passenger were practicing touch and go landings. The plt reported that the winds were light and variable. The plt reported that the tail wheel chattered during the last touchdown, and the aircraft swerved to the left. The… - [NTSB CHI88LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA028.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N2716Z · Substantial damage > After the acft was in the traffic pattern, the instructor (CFI) initiated a simulated forced landing. Just before touchdown on final apch, the student (a rated pvt plt) allowed the acft to drift to the right. The CFI attempted a go-around, but was delayed in… - [NTSB LAX84LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA305.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Waipahu,Oahu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1984 · N4166Y · Substantial damage > The CFI gave the student a simulated forced landing and the student spiraled down to 400 ft AGL. When the CFI said 'i'vegot the airplane' the acft nose came up and the acft started to settle. The CFI stated he applied power but the acft continued to settle,… - [NTSB DEN84LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA114.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1984 · N7625S · Substantial damage > The acft landed on a snow covered private airstrip and nosed over. The plt said that the 4 inch deep snow caused the acft to go over on its top. - [NTSB ATL83LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA353.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Dayton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N88223 · Substantial damage > The acft was modified to tow banners & was being used for that purpose. After the acft had been flown about 3 hrs & 20 min, the plt took off on his 4th banner tow flt. He stated that he had used the fuel gages to estimate the amount of fuel remaining. The… - [NTSB DEN83LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA176.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1983 · N8626V · Substantial damage > The acft engine quit while the plt was performing aerobatics, an airstart was unsuccessful and a forced landing was madein an open field surrounded by trees. During the landing one wing hit a tree causing the acft to veer into a creek. The plt said he had… - [NTSB NYC83LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA063.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1983 · N8570V · Substantial damage > Plt stated the left wheel froze causing a loss of directional control. The acft made a 90 deg turn to the right & slid backwards down an embankment into a pond. - [NTSB NYC82DA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA200.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Coltsneck, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1982 · N87108 · Destroyed > The pilot missed a banner pick-up, pulled up abruptly and leveled off at about 350 feet. The aircraft engine lost power and the pilot lowered the nose while in a right turn in an attempt to return to the airport. He stated that engine power was restored while… - [NTSB ANC81DAG66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG66.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Sterling, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1981 · N57653 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA81DKJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DKJ07.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1981 · N88357 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FNC30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNC30.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Biddeford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1980 · N86701 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA113.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1980 · N171WS · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA80DYM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYM27.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1980 · N53827 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80DLA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLA06.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Archer, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1979 · N2515Z · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA80DRQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DRQ01.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1979 · N86632 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC79DER56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DER56.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Mankato, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1979 · N9186L · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEM25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEM25.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · West Branch, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1979 · N31252 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79FLT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLT01.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Walls, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 18, 1978 · N8756V · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW78IA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78IA071.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1978 · N2578Z · Minor damage - [NTSB LAX78FUD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUD03.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 30, 1977 · N86862 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC77DCD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCD24.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Moulton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1977 · N8739 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA76DTI34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DTI34.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Alder, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1976 · N8662 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK76FJA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FJA03.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Hilo, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1975 · N57466 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW75DRJ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRJ34.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Lk Providence, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1975 · N86632 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC75DHD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DHD12.md): Champion 7GCAA · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1974 · N86647 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA75DKG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DKG24.md): Champion 7GCA · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1974 · N86752 · Substantial damage ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1220501') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7gcaa/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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