Bellanca 8GCBC
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Incident 20260712008419IBellanca 8GCBC · Maneo, NCPilot departed mqi and indicated that takeoff, pattern segment, banner “pick”, and climb out enroute were normal. Upon configuring for the advertisement segment of the flight, he was unable to adjust nose down trim. Pilot, after noticing the discrepancy…Accident 20260601007399ABellanca 8GCBC · Salcha, AKThe pilot was preparing to land when a strong gust of wind caused the aircraft to drift off its intended path, resulting in a loss of control. This led to the pilot striking the right wing of the aircraft on trees and ended in a ground loop. The aircraft…Accident 20260213001209ABellanca 8GCBC · De Smet, SDOn 13 feb 2026 at 1600 pm a Bellanca 8GCBC [privacy data omitted]/operated aircraft veered off the right side of the runway during landing rollout coming to rest in a ditch during a personal flight. VMC conditions prevailed. The aircraft was substantially…Accident 20240831018359ABellanca 8GCBC · Lime Village, AKOn the landing rollout the aircraft rolled through a dip sloping to the right and simultaneously a gust of wind from the left pushed the aircraft to the right. The right main wheel began rolling through soft tundra. The rapid deceleration forced the pilot…Accident 20240731010359ABellanca 8GCBC · Cleveland, MSJuly 31, 2024, @ 10:00 a.m. (CST)Cleveland Ms. Airport (krnv)runway 18 Purpose of this flight was to complete 1O hours of flight time in Bellanca scout (8GCBC) with instructor. 10 Hours would fulfill insurance requirements and allow PIC to solo aircraft.…Accident 20240704008739ABellanca 8GCBC · Frankford, DESingle airman was conducting banner tow opeations and was returning back to base, located at bunting's field (4MD1). The airman started to lose rpm's and could not maintain altitude of 1200' with mixture and throttle full. As the aircraft continued to…Accident 20230902018029ABellanca 8GCBC · Cordova, AKPilots statement: while landing 09 Cordova pacv during a 3 point landing aircraft stalled approximately 5-10' off the ground and bounced, I applied full power and removed carb heat. I attempted to fly out and go around. Aircraft impacted the berm of a pond…Accident 20210613007469ABellanca 8GCBC · Nenana, AKAircraft landed right of centerline on off-airport area, impacting brush, causing aircraft to arc other wing into brush.Accident 20200509004639ABellanca 8GCBC · Byron, CAVideo shows aircraft N4116Y taking off in tow with glider aircraft N65972. Shortly after take off it appears the glider nose up higher than tow aircraft. Glider then appears to pitch down briefly and then pitches to an even higher level than the tow aircraft.…Incident 20180901019979IBellanca 8GCBC · Northway, AKThe pilot was landing his 8GCBC on a rough sand bar near Northway Alaska. He has landed on this sandbar many times before. He lined up to land and felt some turbulent air. The touchdown was hard and he heard a "pop". Once stopped he looked at the aircraft and…Accident 20180822016019ABellanca 8GCBC · Elberta, ALAirman caught banner in tailwheel during pick up. Airman attempted to release banner back onto sod airstrip but was unsuccessful. Airman then attempted to free banner by reducing power and conducting a steep descent from 1000 feet MSL to 400 feet MSL over sod…Accident 20180727018169ABellanca 8GCBC · El Dorado, AROn July 27, 2017 at approximately 1245 CDT, N391KM a Bellanca 8GCBC (scout) airplane, registered to blues air, LLC and operated by a two commercial pilots, performing aerial survey (pipe line patrol). The commercial pilot in command reported a total loss of…Accident 20170823010659ABellanca 8GCBC · Foley, ALA banner towing system is comprised of a tow hitch which is mounted at the tail of the aircraft, cable assembly, and release handle located in the cockpit. The tow hitch is comprised of an "over center" arm that secures the banner tow rope ring. The tow ring…Accident 20170411005199ABellanca 8GCBC · Willow, AKMishap pilot had a physiological need to micturate while enroute to his remote cabin. Pilot found a good site and upon landing in soft, springtime snow, hit a buried/hidden sand burm which caught his left ski causing the aircraft to "dig in and flip."Incident 20170211001409IBellanca 8GCBC · Dallas, TXOn February 11, 2017 at 0852 CST, a Bellanca 8GCBC, N5063W, s/n 331-80, , lost power shortly after take off from Dallas Executive Airport (krbd) while changing power settings for cruise. The pilot made an emergency landing in a city owned park with an address…Incident 20151106018289IBellanca 8GCBC · Fort Smith, AROn November 6, 2015, at 0930 CST, a Bellanca scout, N5057K, registered to ely ag services, LLC, propeller contacted runway 1 on landing at Fort Smith regional airport, Fort Smith, Arkansas, while on a pleasure flight. Visual meteorological conditions…Incident 20150522006719IBellanca 8GCBC · Aberden, IDOn 5/22/2015 pilot took off out of Aberden Idaho to take a look at his farm lands. While inspecting some wheat fields for rodent damage he descended to approximately 25 ft above the ground. He was aware of powerlines in the area and made a mental note to stay…Accident 20140929018519ABellanca 8GCBC · Port Alsworth, AKAirman was landing off-airport. He did a low pass to survey the landing area. When he came back around for the first landing, he encountered gusty winds and did a go-around. On the third time around, he again encountered gusty winds, and decided to go-around…Incident 20140328008919IBellanca 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AKPilot stated he taxied to ski strip 2 for take-off, when he rounded the corner the aircraft did not turn. The snow and ice was melting due to the warm weather creating very slippery conditions. The pilot shut engine off attempting to stop the aircraft. The…Incident 20130914018739IBellanca 8GCBC · Upper Endicott, AKDescription: pilot of N7XV executed an off airport landing on the Upper Endicott river, near lynn canal in northern southeast Alaska. During the landing, he touched down approximately 10-15 feet short of his intended landing point. This resulted in the right…Accident 20130706013239ABellanca 8GCBC · Long Beach, CAShortly after pick up of a banner the aircraft began losing altitude and ultimately stalled and struck objects on the ground.Accident 20130428006789ABellanca 8GCBC · Kasilof, AKAn aircraft accident on montague island involving aircraft N88266, a 8GCBC aircraft. The airman stated he was landing on an off airport beach at the mouth of nelly martin river on montague island. Airman stated he had landed on this same beach many times…Accident 20120604010449ABellanca 8GCBC · Crosby, NDWitnesses stated pilot was flying low and maneuvering between the gravel piles of a gravel pit adjacent to the crash site. One witness stated his opinion was he (pilot) was flying carelessly. Witnesses stated pilot was flying 20' to 25' above the ground when…Accident 20120516008019ABellanca 8GCBC · Elberta, ALPilot had been training with banner tow operator for the previous 9 days. Pilot had just completed a banner drop and then returned to field to land. Pilot and passenger, also a commercial pilot, both report that PIC conducted a normal final approach at 65 -…Accident 20111111027279ABellanca 8GCBC · Delta Junction, AKPilot taxied aircraft in light powder snow at chena marina prior to departure. Approximately 2 inches of snow was on the ground at the time of departure. Pilot stated upon approach to landing she flew the runway at low level down wind and checked the…Accident 20110802017849ABellanca 8GCBC · Linwood, NJOn 8/2/2011 at approximately 3:00PM, a Bellanca 8GCBC, N87020, s/n 52-74, during banner tow operations, failed to pick-up a banner and subsequently impacted the ground at a high velocity and a high angle, approximately 700 feet from the pick-up point. The…Accident 20110620025059ABellanca 8GCBC · Linwood, NJAfter landing and during rollout the aircraft suddenly stopped and nosed over onto its back.Accident 20100729043941ABellanca 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AKStudent pilot was solo; practicing touch and goes @ fai using runway ski strip 02. VFR in pattern. Wind was 340 @ 06. Pilot states that after touching down a gust of wind caught the left wing, the aircraft turned to the left. The pilot corrected and added…Incident 20091101051649IBellanca 8GCBC · Middlefield Twp, OHPilot was towing a glider when he imformed the glider PIC he was having trouble and felt severe vibration. Glider student noted smoke coming from tow a/c. glider pilot released from a/c. tow a/c returned to airport without incident.Accident 20090706047519ABellanca 8GCBC · Palmer, AKAircraft crashed in mountainous terrain after encountering downdraft that it was unable to out perform.Accident 20080831850729ABbavia 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AK(-23) Solo student pilot failed to maintain ground track and runway alignment on landing. Aircraft drifted left of the intended runway sustaining substantial damage after striking brushes along the left side the runway.Accident 20080809843999ABbavia 8GCBC · Northway, AK(-23) The PIC stated he was traveling from Northway to his cabin strip on the snag river. He circled the strip trying to determine wind direction. He attempted to land downstream and went around, on his second attempt he landed hard bounced twice and…Incident 20070307002839IBbavia 8GCBC · Grants, NM(-23) On March 07, 2007, at 1630 MST, a Bellanca 8GCBC, N5502M left the runway on landing at Grants airport Grants, NM during a ferry flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and a VFR flight plan was not filed. The aircraft sustained…Incident 20061014029139IBbavia 8GCBC · Las Vegas, NV(-23) Immediately after landing, while the aircraft was taxiing on the runway to the parking area, the passenger seating in the backseat inadvertently and unknowingly stepped on the brake pedals hard, which caused the brakes to lock-up. This caused the…Accident 20050828020959ABbavia 8GCBC · Destin, FL(-23) Pilot and witness stated to local law enforcement that engine quit while banner towing over Destin, FL beach area. Pilot released banner and made an emergency landing in gulf of Mexico, approximately 100 yards off shore. Pilot swam to safety, no…Accident 20050725015829ABbavia 8GCBC · Huncut, CA(-23) Pilot made what was observed as a normal landing. Aircraft nosed over causing substantial damage to the fuselage. Outside temperatures were very high. Mechanic looking at aircraft did not believe there was a brake failure but there could have been a…Accident 20050721016689ABbavia 8GCBC · Beaumont, CA(-23) Banner tow operation, pilot applied full power but was unable to climb. Pilot released banner (36' x 100') and ground looped after attempting an emergency landing east of pga west golf course.Accident 20050425006909ABbavia 8GCBC · Pensacola, FL(-23) Based on the findings at the scene of the accident. It appears the pilot [privacy data omitted] lost directional control of the aircraft landing when he attempted to land when he was too high and too fast. From the on scene investigation which is…Accident 20050215002639ABbavia 8GCBC · Koyukuk, AK(-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] stated that he and [privacy data omitted] flew down to Koyukuk to work on his Bellanca scout 8GCBC. The aircraft had been in Koyukuk for a month prior. Repairs were made to the ski equipped aircraft (they put a new left…Accident 20041031032329ABbavia 8GCBC · Skwentna, AK(-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] landed aircraft N86901 on an off airport location. The landing location was on a gravel bar. The gravel bar had about 8 inches of new snow on it and upon landing the aircraft nosed over causing damage to the wings and…Accident 20040623012209ABbavia 8GCBC · Mankato, MN(-23) Taxied to runway 22 and wind shifted to runway 33. Taxied into hold short for runway 33 and waited for landing aircraft. Announced for departure on 33, taxied onto runway for takeoff. Aircraft was hit by a gust of wind, raised the tail and left wing.…Accident 20030906023079ABbavia 8GCBC · Sikeston, MO(-23) The mishap pilot was attempting to land at his family's Private airstrip which is approximately 2500 feet in length. The strip is oriented north/south and consists of approx. 600 feet of concrete at the north end then transitions to chat, a fine gravel,…Accident 20030706036629ABbavia 8GCBC · Shirley, NY(-23) On July 6, 2003, at approximately 14:03 local standard time, aircraft N86985, stalled and struck the ground in manorville, new york, shortly after takeoff from Brookhaven Airport (khwv) Shirley, new york. The aircraft owner stated that during the banner…Accident 20030616012569ABbavia 8GCBC · Williams, CA(-23) The FAA iic interviewed the pilot via telephone. The pilot related that while taking off from Q12 during the initial climb out, at an altitude about 200 feet AGL, the engine started to run very rough. He attempted to return to the runway but he realized…Incident 20021213033499IBbavia 8GCBC · Houston, TX(-23) While towing banner engine began to run rough and then quit. Pilot jettisoned banner then applied carburetor heat and the engine restarted. Aircraft continued on and landed at west Houston airport (axo) without further incident. Mechanic checked fuel…Accident 20020817019989ABbavia 8GCBC · Guilford, CT(.19) On August 17, 2002, about 1330 eastern daylight time, a Bellanca 8GCBC, N86714, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Guilford, Connecticut. The certificated commercial pilot was not injured, and visual meteorological conditions prevailed…Accident 20020801017109ABbavia 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AL(.19) On August 1, 2002, about 1700 Alaska daylight time, a tundra-tire equipped Bellanca 8GCBC airplane, N53828, sustained substantial damage during an aborted landing at a remote gravel airstrip 45 miles north-northwest of Fairbanks, Alaska. The airplane…Accident 20010630027369ABbavia 8GCBC · Nixon, NV(.19) On June 30, 2001, about 1745 hours pacific daylight time, a Bellanca 8GCBC, N8638V, operated by the Nevada soaring association, inc., reno, Nevada, nosed over during landing rollout on a road near Nixon, Nevada. The airplane was substantially damaged,…Accident 20010627017139ABbavia 8GCBC · Berlin, MD(-23) On 06/27/2001 Mr. Nathan adam kramer, while acting as pilot in command, lost control during a landing at (4MD1) bunting field located in Berlin, MD. Mr. Kramer landed runway 36 and veered off the runway striking a pile of dirt that was located about 20…Accident 20010329004359ABbavia 8GCBC · Las Vegas, NM(-19) On March 29, 2001, at 1550 MST, a Bellanca 8GCBC, N88352, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing roll at Las Vegas, new Mexico. The private pilot and sole occupant was not injured. The flight was being conducted under title 14…
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