# Bellanca 8KCAB-180

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1220802
- Manufacturer (registry): BELLANCA
- Model: 8KCAB-180
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-8kcab-180

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N121WM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121WM): [Barnes Robert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNES%20ROBERT%20B), [Chico, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chico), built 1980, S/N 638-80

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 SEA07FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA277), Sep 3, 2007: Bellanca 8KCAB-180 (N240R), Mammoth Lakes, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with downdrafts that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the downdrafts, high density altitude, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW85FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA034), Nov 2, 1984: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5064L), El Reno, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI79FEV35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEV35), Sep 30, 1979: Bellanca 8KCAB (N499AC), Alma, IL, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX79FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA038), Apr 2, 1979: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5501U), Malibu, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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.

- [Accident 20070903021639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070903021639A), Sep 3, 2007: Bbavia 8KCAB (N240R), Mammoth Lakes, CA, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] departed the flying "m" ranch at approximately 0900 hrs on September 3, 2007. He never returned and an extensive search…
- [Incident 20070527007619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070527007619I), May 27, 2007: Bbavia 8KCAB (N240R), Yerington, NV, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot on performing a landing and during roll out was hit by a large "dust devil" that caused lateral loss of control. Aircraft veered off to left…
- [Accident 19841102075659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841102075659A), Nov 2, 1984: Bbavia 8KCAB (N5064L), El Reno, OK, Destroyed. Low level aerobatics. Witnesses say went straight down from inverted flight. Others stated fell from top of loop.
- [Accident 19790930030239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790930030239A), Sep 30, 1979: Blanca 8KCAB (N499AC), Alma, IL, Substantial damage. Made takeoff with steep climbing, low altitude turn. Acft stalled, made steep descent, hit ground on pull out.
- [Accident 19790402020549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790402020549A), Apr 2, 1979: Blanca 8KCAB (N5501U), Malibu, CA, Destroyed. Pilot practicing acrobatic flight. Aircraft went into ground in vertical dive.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [American Champion 8KCAB180](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-8kcab180): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 2121001

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