# NTSB investigations: Bellanca 7KCAB

A list on [Bellanca 7KCAB](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7kcab.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 3 · 119 investigations

- [NTSB CEN24LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA147.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Bluff Dale, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2024 · N8946 · Destroyed
  > An engine compartment fire for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.
- [NTSB ERA23LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA069.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Accident, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2022 · N68531 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA22LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA336.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · East Haddam, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2022 · N8680V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA180.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Renton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2020 · N36339 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Champion 7KCAB · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Sep 7, 2019 · N4136Y · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N1701H · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Manteo, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2015 · N86705 · Substantial damage
  > 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 and the airplane’s subsequent impact with water.
- [NTSB ERA14CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA118.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Sussex, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2014 · N103KW · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · East Aurora, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2013 · N11679 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N8709V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure a suitable landing surface.
- [NTSB WPR11CA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA329.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2011 · N16TP · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N11858 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2006 · N1098E · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2006 · N36382 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA05CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA183.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2005 · N11661 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Shorter, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N1029E · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N53748 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with wires.
- [NTSB LAX04CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA252.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N8717V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Peyton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2004 · N4173Y · Substantial damage
  > 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 the pilot's failure to perform a go-around and the wind…
- [NTSB FTW03LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA206.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N8730V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Dover, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N68551 · Substantial damage
  > 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 subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA011.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N41807 · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2002 · N4210Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA055.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N41686 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1999 · N88212 · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1999 · N68573 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N88314 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the right main landing gear due to multiple fatigue cracks.
- [NTSB SEA97LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA212.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Oakridge, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1997 · N8509 · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1996 · N333JS · Substantial damage
  > 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 proximity to the runway edge.
- [NTSB NYC96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA069.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · South Wales, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1996 · N7807S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA156.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1995 · N333JS · Substantial damage
  > 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 this accident.
- [NTSB FTW94LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA322.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Frederick, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N53844 · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the left main landing gear axle.
- [NTSB BFO93LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA083.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Shirley, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N8612V · Destroyed
  > 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 proximity of trees was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX92LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA320.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N88212 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1991 · N53883 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1991 · N31279 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI90FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA117.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · West Bend, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · N2976R · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1989 · N57470 · Substantial damage
  > The worn steering system.
- [NTSB FTW90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA016.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Friona, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N7632S · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Berlin, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1989 · N57417 · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Daytona Bch Shr, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1989 · N90985 · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Champion 7KCAB · Steubenville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N12208 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1988 · N36627 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost control during the landing roll and collided with a fence. He reported that he was completing his landing roll on runway 25L, when the aircraft was blown sideways by a gust of wind. He stated that he then applied power to avoid a ground loop.…
- [NTSB NYC88FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA185.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Egg Harbor Twsp, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1988 · N86628 · Destroyed
  > The Bellanca was maneuvering and had hooked up with a banner, when control was lost and it impacted the ground. Witnesses said the aircraft was at full power when it went into a nose high attitude and stalled to the right. After impact with the ground the…
- [NTSB SEA88LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA068.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Palmer, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1988 · N86820 · Destroyed
  > While on a VFR cross country flight the pilot encountered instrument meteorological conditions along his route. The aircraft was not instrument equipped, even though the pilot is instrument rated. The pilot had to make two precautionary landings prior to the…
- [NTSB LAX88FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA023.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N8645V · Destroyed
  > The pilot was asked to move his aircraft from a private airstrip on which he had landed without prior approval. As the aircraft climbed after takeoff the pilot made a left wingover, reversed course and buzzed the runway at an elevation of about 30 - 40 feet.…
- [NTSB LAX87LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA224.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N88314 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > While on final apch to lnd on rwy 28, a glider (Schweizer sgs 2-32, N242DB) & a tow plane (Bellanca 7KCAB, N88314) collided in flt at an alt of about 200' AGL. The tow plane was returning fm a LCL tow mission & the glider was returningfm a LCL sightseeing…
- [NTSB NYC87FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA124.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · New Milford, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1987 · N377SW · Destroyed
  > After taking off on runway 16 at the candlelight farms airport, the flight remained low over the runway while gaining airspeed. As the aircraft approached the upwind end of the runway, witnesses observed it enter a steep climb that continued to an estimated…
- [NTSB LAX87FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA136.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Lebec, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1987 · N8713V · Destroyed
  > Prior to the flt, the plt rcvd 2 wx briefings & was adzd of low ceilings, restricted visibilities & mtn obscurement along the route. Also, he was adzd that VFR flt was not recommended. The surviving pax said that after entering the mtn area, they contd 'in…
- [NTSB SEA87LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA046.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1987 · N36339 · Substantial damage
  > Plt with less than 2 hrs as PIC in Bellanca 7KCAB acft stalled on approach to runway. Plt reported winds estimated at 10 KTS with gusts to 15 KTS. Acft stalled about 30 feet above runway and impacted on the nose at about 30 degree angle.

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## 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 ('1220701')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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