# Bellanca 7KCAB

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1220701
- Manufacturer (registry): BELLANCA
- Model: 7KCAB
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 90 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-759](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-759) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: American Champion Aircraft Corp.
- Registered aircraft: 230
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7kcab

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2009-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-22-02): Rear seat back hinge area and excessive elongation of the rear seat hinge bolt hole · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Dec 3, 2009
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2005-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-24-10): Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) limitation · American Champion 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A) and 21 more. Effective Jan 17, 2006
- [AD 2000-25-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02-R1): Wood Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 27 more. Effective Jul 13, 2001
- [AD 96-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-02): Wing Strut Attach Fittings · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Sep 20, 1996
- [AD 89-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-18-06): Front Folding Seats · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Sep 21, 1989
- [AD 80-25-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-25-07-R1): Oil Coolers · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 39 more. Effective Sep 24, 1981
- [AD 81-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-04): Competition Harness Installation · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 2 more. Effective Jul 28, 1981
- [AD 80-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-21-06): Muffler Core and Body Assembly · American Champion 7ECA, 7GC, 7GCA and 8 more. Effective Oct 16, 1980
- [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979
- [AD 77-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-22-05): Operating Limitations · American Champion 7ECA, 7GC, 7GCA and 5 more. Effective Nov 7, 1977
- [AD 76-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-22-01): Adjustable Front Seat · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Nov 2, 1976
- [AD 75-17-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-17-16): Engine Power Loss · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Aug 12, 1975
- [AD 72-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-20-06): Aerobatic Flight Placard · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 2 more. Effective Oct 5, 1972
- [AD 72-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-18-03): Corrosion of Rudder and Elevator Cables · American Champion 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB and 1 more. Effective Sep 1, 1972
- [AD 71-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-20-04): Lower Fuselage Longeron · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 1 more. Effective Sep 30, 1971
- [AD 48-39-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-39-01): Control Stick Rework · American Champion 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A) and 19 more
- [AD 48-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-08-02): Cleveland Wheels · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 33 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (7)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-20): Electrical Power. Issued Jul 12, 2018
- [SAIB CE-13-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-40): Flight Compartment. Issued Jul 12, 2013
- [SAIB CE-11-43](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-43): Flight Controls. Issued Jul 6, 2011
- [SAIB CE-10-39](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-39): Equipment - Furnishings. Issued Jul 23, 2010
- [SAIB CE-09-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-20): Equipment - Furnishings. Issued Mar 20, 2009
- [SAIB CE-07-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-07-45): Flight Controls. Issued Aug 24, 2007

## Registered aircraft (230, first 50)

- [N1009E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1009E): [Aven Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVEN%20MICHAEL%20D), [Georgetown, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Georgetown), built 1977, S/N 606-77
- [N1051E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1051E): [Hartman William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARTMAN%20WILLIAM), [Imperial, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Imperial), built 1977, S/N 608-77
- [N1077E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1077E): [Goebel William R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOEBEL%20WILLIAM%20R), [Rhome, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rhome), built 1977, S/N 609-77
- [N1098E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1098E): [Kruse Robert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRUSE%20ROBERT%20M), [Liberty, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Liberty), built 1977, S/N 610-77
- [N10HN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10HN): [Mcaleer John J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCALEER%20JOHN%20J), [Bermuda Dunes, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bermuda%20Dunes), built 1973, S/N 409-74
- [N11643](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11643): [Henderson George L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDERSON%20GEORGE%20L), [Fresno, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fresno), built 1975, S/N 549-75
- [N11646](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11646): [Hough Howard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOUGH%20HOWARD%20A), [Paris, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Paris), built 1972, S/N 311-72
- [N11659](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11659): [Villa Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VILLA%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Commerce, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Commerce), built 1972, S/N 304-72
- [N11660](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11660): [Gottschalk Brian D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOTTSCHALK%20BRIAN%20D), [Moscow, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Moscow), S/N 305-72
- [N11677](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11677): [Irby Darrell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IRBY%20DARRELL), [Keller, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Keller), built 1972, S/N 306-72
- [N11679](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11679): [King Nathan A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20NATHAN%20A), [Dunkirk, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Dunkirk), built 1972, S/N 307-72
- [N11681](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11681): [Amelia Reid Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMELIA%20REID%20AVIATION%20LLC), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 1972, S/N 308-72
- [N11684](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11684): [Pepper Richard V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEPPER%20RICHARD%20V), [Henderson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Henderson), built 1972, S/N 309-72
- [N11686](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11686): [Hopewell Jeffrey D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOPEWELL%20JEFFREY%20D), [Temple, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Temple), S/N 310-72
- [N11687](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11687): [Young William A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20WILLIAM%20A), [Delta Junction, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Delta%20Junction), built 1972, S/N 313-72
- [N116SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116SD): [A L Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/A%20L%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Boiling Springs, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Boiling%20Springs), S/N 359-73
- [N11702](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11702): [Tailwheeling It LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAILWHEELING%20IT%20LLC), [Algoma, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Algoma), built 1972, S/N 317-72
- [N11706](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11706): [Hershberger Brian K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERSHBERGER%20BRIAN%20K), [Wrightwood, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Wrightwood), built 1972, S/N 319-72
- [N11721](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11721): [Yague-Martinez Eloy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YAGUE-MARTINEZ%20ELOY), [Rochester, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rochester), built 1972, S/N 320-72
- [N11868](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11868): [Cornelius Joel D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORNELIUS%20JOEL%20D), [Thief River Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Thief%20River%20Falls), built 1972, S/N 301-72
- [N12206](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12206): [Hth LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HTH%20LLC), [Merigold, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Merigold), built 1972, S/N 299-72
- [N12208](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12208): [Shepard John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHEPARD%20JOHN%20A), [Thornville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Thornville), built 1972, S/N 300-72
- [N13YC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13YC): [Buckin 307 Taildraggers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUCKIN%20307%20TAILDRAGGERS%20LLC), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1976, S/N 590-76
- [N142TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142TS): [Amberly Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMBERLY%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Fleming Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fleming%20Island), S/N 486-74
- [N1516X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1516X): [Northern James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20JAMES%20E), [Oakdale, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Oakdale), built 1973, S/N 379-73
- [N154WK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N154WK): [Obx Airplanes LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OBX%20AIRPLANES%20LLC), [Manteo, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Manteo), built 1974, S/N 451-74
- [N168JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N168JM): [Marshall John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARSHALL%20JOHN%20A), [Pacific, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Pacific), built 1974, S/N 457-74
- [N16TP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16TP): [Worsham Farms Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORSHAM%20FARMS%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Camilla, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Camilla), built 1972, S/N 302-72
- [N16VU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16VU): [Vipers United LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VIPERS%20UNITED%20LLC), [Stoughton, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Stoughton), built 1974, S/N 438-74
- [N1701H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1701H): [Amelia Reid Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMELIA%20REID%20AVIATION%20LLC), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 1974, S/N 454-74
- [N18EN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18EN): [Odonnell Daniel V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ODONNELL%20DANIEL%20V), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1974, S/N 477-74
- [N192BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N192BA): [Harkrader Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARKRADER%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Louisa, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Louisa), built 1974, S/N 459-74
- [N19AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19AW): [Fildes Robert D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FILDES%20ROBERT%20D), [Saint Charles, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Saint%20Charles), S/N 425-74
- [N211WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211WB): [Bargatze Robert F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARGATZE%20ROBERT%20F), [Three Forks, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Three%20Forks), built 1974, S/N 491-75
- [N2143C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2143C): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1973, S/N 423-74
- [N222RK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222RK): [Miller Bruce](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20BRUCE), [Plano, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Plano), built 1974, S/N 448-74
- [N223GL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N223GL): [Kushner Herbert A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUSHNER%20HERBERT%20A), [Bridgewater, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Bridgewater), built 1973, S/N 337-73
- [N22BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22BC): [Sky Shark Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SHARK%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Brandon, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Brandon), built 1975, S/N 535-75
- [N22KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22KA): [Holder Jeffrey J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLDER%20JEFFREY%20J), [Madison, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Madison), built 1974, S/N 468-74
- [N23LN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23LN): [Jw Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JW%20AIR%20LLC), [Suffolk, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Suffolk), built 1975, S/N 550-75
- [N24TJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24TJ): [Neilson Keith B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEILSON%20KEITH%20B), [East Lyme, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/East%20Lyme), built 1976, S/N 579-76
- [N2503Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2503Z): [Aviation Financial Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIATION%20FINANCIAL%20CORP), [Torrance, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Torrance), built 1977, S/N 613-77
- [N2506Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2506Z): [Kisser Karl J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KISSER%20KARL%20J), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1977, S/N 614-77
- [N2518Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2518Z): [Aircraft & Aviation Professionals LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20%26%20AVIATION%20PROFESSIONALS%20LLC), [Coldwater, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Coldwater), built 1977, S/N 616-77
- [N28G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28G): [Mooneyham Mark](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOONEYHAM%20MARK), [Auburn, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Auburn), built 1974, S/N 434-74
- [N31256](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31256): [Mason Crosby H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MASON%20CROSBY%20H), [Zebulon, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Zebulon), built 1972, S/N 330-72
- [N31283](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31283): [Somes Jason](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOMES%20JASON), [Santa Rosa Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Rosa%20Valley), S/N 334-72
- [N31294](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31294): [Molyneux Gawen G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOLYNEUX%20GAWEN%20G), [Yucaipa, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Yucaipa), built 1972, S/N 336-73
- [N323PR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N323PR): [Sport Flying USA Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPORT%20FLYING%20USA%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Lititz, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lititz), built 1973, S/N 381-73
- [N32BK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32BK): [Ragen Caroline Farms LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAGEN%20CAROLINE%20FARMS%20LLC), [Jonesboro, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Jonesboro), built 1973, S/N 412-74

All 230: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7kcab/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (119, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN24LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA147), Apr 4, 2024: Bellanca 7KCAB (N8946), Bluff Dale, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: An engine compartment fire for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.
- [NTSB ERA23LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA069), Oct 28, 2022: Bellanca 7KCAB (N68531), Accident, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA22LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA336), Jul 17, 2022: Bellanca 7KCAB (N8680V), East Haddam, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA180), Jun 12, 2020: Bellanca 7KCAB (N36339), Renton, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s inadequate post-maintenance inspections that resulted in the total loss of engine power due to a blockage in the air intake.
- [NTSB CEN19TA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA310), Sep 7, 2019: Champion 7KCAB (N4136Y), Winnsboro, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in an impact with a tree.
- [NTSB GAA17CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA515), Sep 2, 2017: Bellanca 7KCAB (N1701H), Winnemucca, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA358), Sep 14, 2015: Bellanca 7KCAB (N86705), Manteo, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadvertent lodging of the banner-tow cable between the right elevator and horizontal stabilizer after the pilot threw the grapple hook out the window, which resulted in the loss of pitch control…
- [NTSB ERA14CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA118), Feb 9, 2014: Bellanca 7KCAB (N103KW), Sussex, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA13CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA298), Jun 20, 2013: Bellanca 7KCAB (N11679), East Aurora, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a rejected takeoff on a soft turf runway with a gusty wind, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN12CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA430), Jul 9, 2012: Bellanca 7KCAB (N8709V), Williston, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to ensure a suitable landing surface.
- [NTSB WPR11CA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA329), Jul 14, 2011: Bellanca 7KCAB (N16TP), Albany, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure the fuel cap was secured after refueling, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA070), Dec 2, 2010: Bellanca 7KCAB (N11858), Corona, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of a broken oil line.
- [NTSB LAX06CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA215), Jun 26, 2006: Bellanca 7KCAB (N1098E), Carlsbad, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB LAX06CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA086), Jan 9, 2006: Bellanca 7KCAB (N36382), Fallbrook, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the student pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA05CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA183), Aug 27, 2005: Bellanca 7KCAB (N11661), Chiloquin, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the left chain link which permits the pilot to control the tailwheel, and the subsequent inability of the pilot to control the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL05CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA123), Jul 1, 2005: Bellanca 7KCAB (N1029E), Shorter, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC04LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA181), Jul 31, 2004: Bellanca 7KCAB (N53748), Farmingdale, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with wires.
- [NTSB LAX04CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA252), Jun 29, 2004: Bellanca 7KCAB (N8717V), Casa Grande, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a bounced landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DEN04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA081), May 26, 2004: Bellanca 7KCAB (N4173Y), Peyton, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing factors include…
- [NTSB FTW03LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA206), Aug 23, 2003: Bellanca 7KCAB (N8730V), McKinney, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during landing. A contributing factor was flaring too high.
- [NTSB ATL03FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA125), Jun 14, 2003: Bellanca 7KCAB (N68551), Dover, TN, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions including instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence in thunderstorms, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and…
- [NTSB DEN03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA011), Oct 22, 2002: Bellanca 7KCAB (N41807), Fort Collins, CO, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB NYC02LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA194), Sep 24, 2002: Bellanca 7KCAB (N4210Y), Erwinna, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA055), Jan 22, 2002: Bellanca 7KCAB (N41686), Milton, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. A finding in the investigation was a loose left rudder flight control cable.
- [NTSB LAX99LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA143), Apr 10, 1999: Bellanca 7KCAB (N88212), North Las Vegas, NV, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to ensure that all loose items inside the cockpit were secure before attempting aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB MIA99LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA074), Feb 3, 1999: Bellanca 7KCAB (N68573), Crystal River, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff after directional control was lost.
- [NTSB FTW97LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA368), Sep 19, 1997: Bellanca 7KCAB (N88314), Englewood, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the right main landing gear due to multiple fatigue cracks.
- [NTSB SEA97LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA212), Sep 18, 1997: Bellanca 7KCAB (N8509), Oakridge, OR, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The first pilot's decision to perform a low altitude maneuver, and his subsequent failure to maintain altitude and clearance from trees during a low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX96LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA176), Apr 23, 1996: Bellanca 7KCAB (N333JS), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for gusting crosswind conditions and to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was unattended construction equipment parked in close…
- [NTSB NYC96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA069), Mar 1, 1996: Bellanca 7KCAB (N7807S), South Wales, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA156), Apr 7, 1995: Bellanca 7KCAB (N333JS), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. The crosswind and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft are factors in…
- [NTSB FTW94LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA322), Sep 28, 1994: Bellanca 7KCAB (N53844), Frederick, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR AXLE.
- [NTSB BFO93LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA083), May 12, 1993: Bellanca 7KCAB (N8612V), Shirley, NY, destroyed. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE AND OR ALTITUDE FROM THE TREES. THE…
- [NTSB LAX92LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA320), Jul 28, 1992: Bellanca 7KCAB (N88212), Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO THE STUDENTS EXCESSIVE USE OF THE RUDDER CONTROLS, AND, THE INSTRUCTORS INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT.
- [NTSB DEN92LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA019), Dec 24, 1991: Bellanca 7KCAB (N53883), Aurora, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS: IMPROPER SUPERVISION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR.
- [NTSB LAX91LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA354), Aug 11, 1991: Bellanca 7KCAB (N31279), Monterey, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
- [NTSB CHI90FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA117), Apr 24, 1990: Bellanca 8KCAB (N2976R), West Bend, WI, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: INFLIGHT FAILURE OF THE RIGHT WING STRUT-TO-SPAR ATTACHMENT FITTING DUE TO FATIGUE INITIATED BY IMPROPER WELDING TECHNIQUES INVOLVING INADEQUATE POST-WELD COOLING CONTROL.
- [NTSB ATL90LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA015), Oct 26, 1989: Bellanca 7KCAB (N57470), Florence, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE WORN STEERING SYSTEM.
- [NTSB FTW90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA016), Oct 22, 1989: Bellanca 7KCAB (N7632S), Friona, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO PERFORM AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER DURING INITIAL CLIMB OUT WITH INADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR RECOVERY.
- [NTSB BFO89FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA057), Jul 12, 1989: Bellanca 7KCAB (N57417), Berlin, MD, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: PILOT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, RESULTING IN AN AERODYNAMIC STALL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOW ALTITUDE AT WHICH THE STALL OCCURRED.
- [NTSB MIA89FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA115), Mar 25, 1989: Bellanca 7KCAB (N90985), Daytona Bch Shr, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: IN-FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE MANEUVERING TO REVERSE DIRECTION DUE THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE 'STEEP TURN.'
- [NTSB ATL89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA101), Mar 11, 1989: Champion 7KCAB (N12208), Steubenville, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE RUDDER CONTROL CABLE FAILED WHICH RENDERED THE CONTROL SURFACE INOPERATIVE. THE LOSS OF RUDDER PRECLUDED THE PILOT FROM MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER LANDING.
- [NTSB LAX89LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA065), Dec 18, 1988: Bellanca 7KCAB (N36627), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC88FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA185), Jul 18, 1988: Bellanca 7KCAB (N86628), Egg Harbor Twsp, NJ, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA88LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA068), Mar 28, 1988: Bellanca 7KCAB (N86820), Palmer, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX88FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA023), Oct 25, 1987: Bellanca 7KCAB (N8645V), Red Bluff, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX87LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA224), May 30, 1987: Bellanca 7KCAB (N88314), Fremont, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC87FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA124), Apr 15, 1987: Bellanca 8KCAB (N377SW), New Milford, CT, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB LAX87FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA136), Mar 6, 1987: Bellanca 7KCAB (N8713V), Lebec, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA87LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA046), Jan 11, 1987: Bellanca 7KCAB (N36339), Bremerton, WA, substantial damage

All 119: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7kcab/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (173, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20241218020649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241218020649I), Dec 18, 2024: Bellanca 7KCAB (N192BA), Louisa, VA, Minor damage. Upon landing rollout aircraft deviated to the left leaving the runway, crossed the grass, a ditch, a taxiway and then stopped 180 degrees in a grass patch…
- [Accident 20240403011079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240403011079A), Apr 3, 2024: Bellanca 7KCAB (N8946), Bluff Dale, TX, Destroyed. Pilot conducted an emergency landing in a field due to smoke and flames from engine compartment. Pilot exited aircraft and aircraft caught fire.
- [Incident 20231012016149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231012016149I), Oct 12, 2023: Bellanca 7KCAB (N88281), Oxford, CT, Minor damage. On 10/12/2023 at 12:25 the aircraft was in left closed traffic and reported a rough running engine. As per pilots statement he adjusted the flight path and…
- [Incident 20230225003509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230225003509I), Feb 25, 2023: Bellanca 7KCAB (N53959), Apopka, FL, Minor damage. On February 25, 2023 at approximately 17:30 local time [privacy data omitted] a 1977 americian champion 7KCAB sn 599-77 attempted to exit rwy 15 to taxiway a,…
- [Accident 20221028018449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221028018449A), Oct 28, 2022: Bellanca 7KCAB (N68531), Oakland, MD, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted landing runway 090. First attempt initiated go-arround due to gusting winds. Second attempt successful landing. Encountered gust from 170…
- [Incident 20220730013669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220730013669I), Jul 30, 2022: Bellanca 7KCAB (N57473), Auburn, CA, Minor damage. On July 30, 2022,[privacy data omitted] landed on runway 25 at the Auburn munniciple airort (kaun), Auburn, California. During the landing roll the pilot…
- [Accident 20220717012359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220717012359A), Jul 17, 2022: Bellanca 7KCAB (N8680V), East Haddam, CT, Substantial damage. On 07/17/2022 at approximately 1945 zulu hours aircraft[privacy data omitted], model BL-7KCAB, landed on runway 32 at the Goodspeed Airport (42B) (East…
- [Incident 20210207005459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210207005459I), Feb 7, 2021: Bellanca 7KCAB (N22BC), Jackson, MS, Minor damage. Occurrence report 02/07/2021 2201Z 1601CST, event id: 650570. The Jackson Mississippi flight standards district office received an occurrence report about…
- [Accident 20200612019609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200612019609A), Jun 12, 2020: Bellanca 7KCAB (N36339), Renton, WA, Substantial damage. During training on second go around, at approximately 400 feet, engine quit, prop wind milled, PIC attempted to land on road east of airport, left wing hit…
- [Incident 20200606009769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200606009769I), Jun 6, 2020: Bellanca 7KCAB (N53896), Reidville, SC, Minor damage. The aircraft departed 69NC at approx. 4:55PM on June 6 2020. After flying for about 20 minutes the engine began to run rough. The pilot attempted a slight…
- [Accident 20190907024259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190907024259A), Sep 7, 2019: Bellanca 7KCAB (N4136Y), Winnsboro, LA, Destroyed. Pilot departed 6LA6 a grass strip in mangham, LA. The airplane was a 1976 Bellanca citabria, which the pilot took on a flight with his nephew. Upon return…
- [Incident 20190611006609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190611006609I), Jun 11, 2019: Bellanca 7KCAB (N88476), Martinsville, IN, No damage. On June 11, 2019, at approximately 1512 eastern daylight time, a Bellanca 7KCAB, N88476, made a poweroff landing at Mcdaniel'S Field Airport (90IN),…
- [Incident 20180111000639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180111000639I), Jan 11, 2018: Bellanca 7KCAB (N53959), Englewood, CO, Minor damage. On 11 January 2018, at approximately 12:50 p.m. a citabria N53959 serial number# 599-77 struck a runway edge light at centennial airport. The purpose of the…
- [Incident 20170916011849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170916011849I), Sep 16, 2017: Bellanca 7KCAB (N53959), Centennial, CO, Minor damage. At appx 1630 on 09/16/2017, pilot in command of N53959, giving dual instruction to atp-rated pilot for tailwheel endorsement, lost control of the aircraft…
- [Accident 20170902015889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170902015889A), Sep 2, 2017: Bellanca 7KCAB (N1701H), Winnemucca, NV, Substantial damage. Aircraft refueled at kwmc and told fueler that he was headed back to burning man (NV88) Upon take off at kwmc, pilot lost control of the aircraft and departed…
- [Accident 20150914016849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150914016849A), Sep 14, 2015: Bellanca 7KCAB (N86705), Manteo, NC, Substantial damage. Aircraft took off parallel to runway 23 to fly pattern for banner pickup. Once airborne, the PIC unsecured the banner tow cable at cockpit and dropped in…
- [Incident 20150324004909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150324004909I), Mar 24, 2015: Bellanca 7KCAB (N1701H), San Jose, CA, No damage. Citabria 7KCAB N1701H departed runway 31L. Shortly after departure, at approximately 300 ft AGL, engine RPM dropped significantly. The CFI in the back seat…
- [Incident 20140511008139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140511008139I), May 11, 2014: Bellanca 7KCAB (N8753), San Diego, CA, Minor damage. Pilot [privacy data omitted] landed the tailwheel aircraft on 28 right at myf. The winds at the time were 320 @16 gusting to 23 knots. He decided that the…
- [Accident 20140209002729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140209002729A), Feb 9, 2014: Bellanca 7KCAB (N103KW), Vernon, NJ, Substantial damage. Pilot ran aircraft out of fuel. Pilot made an off airport landing in snow covered field. Aircraft flipped onto its back.
- [Incident 20140117000209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140117000209I), Jan 17, 2014: Bellanca 7KCAB (N53959), Centennial, CO, Minor damage. On January 17, 2014 at approximately 1225 hrs MST, N53959, an American champion aircraft sustained minor damage while landing at Centennial airport, CO. One…
- [Incident 20140115001249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140115001249I), Jan 15, 2014: Bellanca 7KCAB (N2518Z), Beverly, MA, Minor damage. Aircraft was landing on runway 27. Upon touchdown the aircraft swerved to the left striking a runway light. Right rudder was applied to get back onto the…
- [Incident 20130824016859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130824016859I), Aug 24, 2013: Bellanca 7KCAB (N11721), Plymouth, MA, Minor damage. Pilot stated that he had released his banner and set up for landing. As he touched down he stated he was distracted (caught his eye)for brief second by the…
- [Accident 20130620010159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130620010159A), Jun 20, 2013: Bellanca 7KCAB (N11679), East Aurora, NY, Substantial damage. The winds at the time of departure were south to south west and increasing slightly estimated at 5 to 10 KTS. This was based on the pilots? Stated observation.…
- [Incident 20130330004789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130330004789I), Mar 30, 2013: Bellanca 7KCAB (N8643), San Diego, CA, Minor damage. The pilot attempted a landing on runway 28L at Montgomery airfield (kmyf) in San Diego during gusty wind conditions. A gust of wind at touchdown caused the…
- [Incident 20110927022169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110927022169I), Sep 27, 2011: Bellanca 7KCAB (N11702), Chesapeake, VA, Minor damage. Upon touchdown for landing the aircraft bounced and [privacy data omitted], as flight instructor, instructed the student to push forward on the control stick.…
- [Accident 20110714015119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110714015119A), Jul 14, 2011: Bellanca 7KCAB (N16TP), Albany, OR, Substantial damage. On July 14, 2011 at approximatly 11:30 am N16TP, a Bellanca 7KCAB departed siskiyou county airport (siy) in montaque, CA, enroute 190 NM to salem, Oregon…
- [Incident 20110625012419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110625012419I), Jun 25, 2011: Bellanca 7KCAB (N11659), Santa Ana, CA, Minor damage. Pilot stated he was asked by sna ATC to expedite into the midfield runup area while vacating rwy 19L. In the process of doing so the pilot focused on…
- [Accident 20101202053419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101202053419A), Dec 2, 2010: Bellanca 7KCAB (N11858), Corona, CA, Substantial damage. Inflight engine failure followed by emergency landing on golf course. Acft entered sand trap on rollout and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. Firewall and…
- [Incident 20090810013099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090810013099I), Aug 10, 2009: Bbavia 7KCAB (N41807), Independence, OR, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft was being used for FAA currency requirements and doing touch-and-go landings. Schuur was in rear seat providing instruction to front seat pilot,…
- [Incident 20090310004199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090310004199I), Mar 10, 2009: Bbavia 7KCAB (N11702), Norfolk, VA, Minor damage. (-23) Approximately 1555 hrs EDT, aircraft sustained minor damage when the propeller contacted the runway during landing. At the time of the incident the…
- [Incident 20060704013299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060704013299I), Jul 4, 2006: Bbavia 7KCAB (N8651V), Shallowater, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On July 4, 2006, at approximately 1350 CDT, the pilot and single occupant of N8651V, a Bellanca model BL-7-kcab, landed long and ground looped at the end…
- [Accident 20060625013289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060625013289A), Jun 25, 2006: Bbavia 7KCAB (N1098E), Carlsbad, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft lost control after landing and went off right side of runway, over a fence, and came to rest on a tree.
- [Accident 20060109001409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060109001409A), Jan 9, 2006: Bbavia 7KCAB (N36382), Fallbrook, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) This was a student solo flight. After several takeoffs and landings, the student pilot bounced the aircraft while attempting a landing at the Fallbrook…
- [Accident 20050827019859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050827019859A), Aug 27, 2005: Bbavia 7KCAB (N11661), Chiloguin, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) On 08/27/05 at approximately 12:30 PDT, during landing roll-out on runway 35 at chiloquin State (2S7), N11661 lost control causing the left wing to…
- [Accident 20050701012929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050701012929A), Jul 1, 2005: Bbavia 7KCAB (N1029E), Shorter, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) Lost control of airplane on go around, ran through ditch, collapsed gear, struck and pivoted on left wing.
- [Accident 20040731022369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040731022369A), Jul 31, 2004: Bbavia 7KCAB (N53748), Belmar/Farmingd, NJ, Destroyed. (-23) On 07-31-2004 Mr. Davis acted as the pilot in command of a Bellanca 7KCAB aircraft N53748. The aircraft was operated by united aerial advertising and is…
- [Accident 20040629013219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040629013219A), Jun 29, 2004: Bbavia 7KCAB (N8717V), Casa Grande, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot was arriving at the Casa Grande, AZ (cgz) airport, visual, normal approach to runway 23. After touching down on the centerline, the aircraft…
- [Accident 20040526010179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040526010179A), May 26, 2004: Bbavia 7KCAB (N4173Y), Colorado Spring, CO, Destroyed. (-23) Pilot encountered strong gusty winds on landing. He could not maintain the centerline and tried to go around. The right wingtip struck the ground when…
- [Accident 20030823021629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030823021629A), Aug 23, 2003: Bbavia 7KCAB (N8730V), Port Isabel, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Instructor demonstrated for tailwheel endorsement and experienced hard landing. Impact while in left slip or shortly thereafter indicated by collapsed…
- [Accident 20030614020679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030614020679A), Jun 14, 2003: Bbavia 7KCAB (N68551), Dover, TN, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) On June 14, 2003 @ 1205 CST approximately N68551 a Bellanca 7KCAB operated by the registered owner was presumed missing after it departed Short Creek a…
- [Accident 20021021030399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021021030399A), Oct 21, 2002: Bbavia 7KCAB (N41807), Fort Collins, CO, Destroyed. (-23) The aircraft touched down in a 3 point attitude and bounced. The pilot settled the aircraft back down but noticed he was off center line so he added…
- [Accident 20020924025219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020924025219A), Sep 24, 2002: Bbavia 7KCAB (N4210Y), Erwinna, PA, Destroyed. (.19) On September 24, 2002, about 1215 eastern daylight time, a Bellanca 7KCAB (citabria b), N4210Y, was substantially damage when it collided with trees…
- [Accident 20020122002919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020122002919A), Jan 22, 2002: Bbavia 7KCAB (N41686), Milton, FL, Substantial damage. (.19) On January 22, 2002, about 1500 central standard time, a Bellanca 7KCAB, N41686, registered to gold wings limited, experienced a loss of control during…
- [Incident 20000611033139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000611033139I), Jun 11, 2000: Bbavia 7KCAB (N8696V), Springhill, FL. (-23)On June 11, 2000, about 1415 EST a ballancea, 8696, registered to [privacy data omitted], owned and operated by [privacy data omitted]. The aircraft…
- [Accident 19990410003439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990410003439A), Apr 10, 1999: Bbavia 7KCAB (N88212), Las Vegas, NV, Destroyed. Pilot was practicing aerobatic maneuvers and the acft was in a spin when the controls locked up, the pilot was unable to recover the acft and bailed out, the…
- [Accident 19990203013599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990203013599A), Feb 3, 1999: Bbavia 7KCAB (N68573), Crystal River, FL, Substantial damage. (.19) On February 3, 1999, about 1515 eastern standard time, a Bellanca 7KCAB, N68573, registered to Crystal aero group, inc., ran off the runway and collided…
- [Accident 19970919047889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970919047889A), Sep 19, 1997: Bbavia 7KCAB (N88314), Englewood, CO, Substantial damage. (-16) Aircraft ground looped. Damage resulted after landing gear failed. Examination revealed a pre-existing crack in the spring landing gear in a hidden area.…
- [Accident 19970918027189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970918027189A), Sep 18, 1997: Bbavia 7KCAB (N8509), Oakridge, OR, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Flying low 10-15 ft above the water, over Oakridge lake when it rolled and struck trees. Destroyed. Other circumsta (.4)the first pilot (commercial pilot and…
- [Accident 19960423010639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960423010639A), Apr 23, 1996: Bbavia 7KCAB (N333JS), Tucson, AZ, Substantial damage. Drifted near edge runway due wind gust. Left wing collided with backhoe parked near runway. Backhoe unattended.
- [Accident 19960301047509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960301047509A), Mar 1, 1996: Bbavia 7KCAB (N7807S), Southwales, NY, Substantial damage. (-16) Aircraft landed with drift to right - swerved into trees alongside flight strip.

All 173: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7kcab/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (25)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2018FA0000438](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000438), Oct 14, 2018: SOLENOID. OPEN. BATTERY SOLENOID OPENED DURING LANDING GEAR EXTENSION.
- [SDR 2018FA0000525](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000525), Aug 2, 2018: TUBE. DAMAGED. ON BOTH THE LH AND RH SIDES OF THE FUSELAGE, THE U-BOLT ATTACHMENT TUBE, PN 2-1949, IS CRACKED AT THE AFT ATTACHMENT BOLT FOR THE MLG. THE CRACKS WERE DISCOVERE
- [SDR 2017FA0000513](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000513), Oct 16, 2017: MUFFLER. DETACHED. AFTER TAKE OFF, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE COCKPIT. THE PILOT LANDED SAFELY AND ON INSPECTION, FOUND THE MUFFLER HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
- [SDR 2013FA0000670](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000670), Oct 28, 2013: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING COMPLIANCE OF AD 00-25-02 R1, HAIR-LINE CRACKS WERE FOUND AT WING STRUT ATTACH POINT ON BOTH LT AND RT FWD WING SPARS. APPROXIMATELY THREE INCHES OF LONG
- [SDR CA111003010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111003010), Sep 17, 2011: COIL. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) WEAK SPARK WHEN HOT. REPLACED WITH NEW COIL.
- [SDR 2005FA0001260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001260), Aug 22, 2005: B-NUT. LOOSE. ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LINE B-NUT AT GEAR CASE LOST TORQUE AND THE ENGINE LOST ALL OIL. LACK OF LUBRICATION CAUSED FAILURE OF THE NR2 CONNECTING ROD BEARING. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0000945](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000945), Jun 23, 2005: CONTROL CABLE. SLIPPED. AILERON CABLE SLIPPED OUT OF THE INBOARD NICOPRESS SLEEVE ON THE FORWARD AILERON CABLE IN THE LEFT WING. ALL 4 (LEFT AND RIGHT WING) CABLES WERE PURCHASED NEW F
- [SDR 2005FA0000038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000038), Nov 2, 2004: BOLT. IMPROPER PART. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT ONE OF THE NAS BOLTS HOLDING THE IB END OF THE LANDING GEAR WAS TOO SHORT AND DID NOT GO ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE NAS
- [SDR 2003FA0000965](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000965), Aug 23, 2003: SEAT FRAME. BROKEN. 2 SEAT BACK SUPPORT STRAPS BROKE ON HARD LANDING (G-METER REUD 9G) UPPER STRAP WAS A NEW BREAK AT WELD CENTER STRAP BROKE AT REPAIR WELD FROM PREVIOUS BREAK. CF
- [SDR 2002FA0001377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001377), Dec 9, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD 2000-25-02 R1 (WING SPAR INSPECTION) FOUND BOTH FORWARD SPARS CRACKED AT SPAR ROOT. EACH SPAR HAD TWO CRACKS RUNNING THE LENGTH OF THE W
- [SDR 2002FA0001128](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001128), Sep 11, 2002: CABLE. BROKEN. THE DOWN ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE FAILED AT THE REAR PULLEY BELOW BATTERY BOX. THE PULLEY HAD STOPPED TURNING THUS CUTTING OR WEARING CONTROL CABLE TO A CONDITION
- [SDR 2002FA0000235](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000235), Sep 25, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. WING MAIN SPAR, TOP OF SPAR OUTBOARD OF STRUT FITTING.
- [SDR 2001FA0000131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000131), Jul 3, 2001: SPAR. UNSECURE. AIRCRAFT REGISTERED AS BELLANCA. MODEL IS 7KCAB. DESIGN NOW OWNED BY AMERICAN CHAMPION. WOOD SPAR WING INSPECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AD 2000-25-02. SEVERAL RIB/S
- [SDR 2002FA0000245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000245), Jun 30, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. AIRFRAME TOTAL TIME 3161 DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD INSTRUCTIONS. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT WING REAR SPAR HAD AN 8 INCHES 
- [SDR 2001FA0000123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000123), Jun 29, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION OF RIGHT WING, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE AFT SIDE OF THE FORWARD WOOD SPAR, 79 INCHES OUTBOARD FROM THE BUTT RIB. THE 5 INCH LONG, HORIZONTAL C
- [SDR 2002FA0000250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000250), Jan 25, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. WOODEN SPARS, NAILS OUT OF LEADING EDGE RIBS, WOODEN SPACERS WERE LEFT OUT OF FIRST FOUR INBOARD LEADING EDGE RIBS. LEADING EDGE LOOSE, NAILS LOOSE. HAD BEEN PA
- [SDR 20010417AP002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010417AP002), Jan 25, 2001: SPAR. DAMAGED. WOOD SPARS; NAILS OUT OF LEADING EDGE RIBS; WOODEN SPACERS WERE LEFTOUT OF FIRST FOUR IN-BOARD LEADINGEDGE RIBS; LEADING EDGE LOOSE; NAILSLOOSE; SOMEBODY HAD PA
- [SDR AU980721](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980721), Jun 20, 1998: THROTTLE CABLE. BROKEN. (AUS) THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE BROKEN AT THROTTLE LEVER. PART TOTAL CYCLES: 1,552.
- [SDR 97ZZZX2716](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2716), May 29, 1997: SPAR. CRACKED. INSPECTED SPAR IAW SL 406. FOUND RIGHT FORWARD SPAR CRACKED OUTBOARD, AFT SIDE OF STRUT ATTACH DOUBLER. CRACK VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE WITHOUT BENDING LEADING EDGE
- [SDR 96ZZZX1784](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1784), Mar 17, 1996: PUMP. SEAL LEAK. SEAL FAILED CAUSING FUEL TO VENT THROUGH ELECTRIC (DC) MOTOR, PAST ARCING BRUSHES. ASSEMBLY INSTALLED ORIGINALLY WITHOUT CASE VENT AND DRAIN TUBE. SUBMITTER REC
- [SDR 96ZZZX2559](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2559), Jan 24, 1996: LIFTER. DAMAGED. ANNUAL INSPECTION - LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL FRAGMENTS IN OIL PRESSURE AND OIL SUCTION SCREENS. CYLINDERS REMOVED, 7 LIFTER BODIES NOT TURNING, ENGINE TEAR-DOWN RE
- [SDR 96ZZZX2558](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2558), Jan 24, 1996: CAMSHAFT. DAMAGED. ANNUAL INSPECTION - LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL FRAGMENTS IN OIL PRESSURE AND OIL SUCTION SCREENS. CYLINDERS REMOVED, 7 LIFTER BODIES NOT TURNING, ENGINE TEAR-DOWN RE
- [SDR 95ZZZX5231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5231), Aug 28, 1995: MAGNETO. FAILED. ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY RUNNING ROUGH. MAGNETOS BOTH HAD 1,786 HOURS SINCE INSTALLATION. SABOTAGE PAINT APPLIED BY MANUFACTURER WAS NOT DISTURBED INDICATING NO 50
- [SDR 95ZZZX5230](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5230), Aug 28, 1995: MAGNETO. FAILED. ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY RUNNING ROUGH. MAGNETOS BOTH HAD 1,786 HOURS SINCE INSTALLATION. SABOTAGE PAINT APPLIED BY MANUFACTURER WAS NOT DISTURBED INDICATING NO 50
- [SDR 95ZZZX2969](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2969), May 18, 1995: DIVERSION PLATE. BROKEN. AFTER REMOVAL OF OIL PAN AND ACCESSORY SECTION TO COMPLY WITH 'AD' OF OIL PUMP ASSY, FOUND INVERTED FLIGHT OIL DIVERATING PAN (PART UNK) CRACKED AND BROKEN FROM

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (167, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA33CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA33CE): If Champion Part Number 7-480 door is installed, remove two of AN 380-2-2 cotter pins and two of AN 393-3 flat head pins as necessarry to remove one door. If American Champion Part Number 7-1265 door is installed, remove quick release pins to remove one door. Weight change --10lb at +21.06 arm. National Aeronca Association
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC
- [STC SA2699CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2699CE): Installation of aileron spades. Rainbow Flying Services
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link. Fliegen Works Inc. d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA04301CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04301CH): Attachment of fabric covering and wing leading edge. C William Pancake Jr
- [STC SA2710WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2710WE): Installation of carburetor heat box bearings. Del-Air
- [STC SA02529AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02529AK): Installation of the GSD Landing Gear System, Aeronca/American Champion 7 & 11 series airplanes. Mr. Ernie Broten
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA33GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA33GL): Installation of EDO Model 88A-1650 floats. Kenmore Air EDO Floats LLC
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC

All 167: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7kcab/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Champion 7KCAB](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7kcab): 151 registered aircraft, registry code 21101P3

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