# FAA incident reports: Bellanca 8KCAB

A list on [Bellanca 8KCAB](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-8kcab.md).

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

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- [Accident 20260308002179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260308002179A.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Trinidad, CO · Mar 8, 2026 · N2663Z · Substantial damage
  > On March 08, 2026, a Bellanca 8KCAB, incurred substantial damage during the landing rollout at the Perry Stokes Airport (ktad). After touchdown during the rollout, the right wheel axel assembly sheared off. This resulted in the right wheel to lock up, causing…
- [Accident 20230529012999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230529012999A.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Larchwood, IA · May 29, 2023 · N5038E · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff aircraft impacted ground, right wing impacted first causing aircraft to cartwheel on nose and left wing, coming to rest on belly in corn field. Passenger stated during climb out the aircraft suddenly pitched up, then down, and rolled to…
- [Accident 20210617013159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210617013159A.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Argyle, NY · Jun 17, 2021 · N1182E · Substantial damage
  > On June 17, 2021 [privacy data omitted] flew aircraft N1182E from Argyle Airport (1C3) to the cambridge NY area before flying to glens falls (glf) for fuel. [privacy data omitted] Then departed glf for 1C3 flying N1182E. While attempting to land at 1C3…
- [Accident 20201019021779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201019021779A.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Rock Springs, WY · Oct 19, 2020 · N7654S · Minor damage
  > Pistol grip came loose and jammed under instrument panel. Loss of control
- [Accident 20200521007429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200521007429A.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Rainbow City, AL · May 21, 2020 · N68555 · Substantial damage
  > Engine lost power in cruise flight. Pilot was unable to maintain altitude, electing to execute an off airport emergency landing. Pilot intenionally stayed high on final to clear wires, then was unable to stop the airplane prior to running into tree line on…
- [Incident 20200423003929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200423003929I.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Sidney, NE · Apr 23, 2020 · N53870 · Minor damage
  > -Pilot stated being on cross country trip from austin, Texas to seattle, Washington. The pilot overnighted in Sidney Nebraska. -Pilot had aircraft serviced and departed runway 31 without incident. -Pilot reported executing multiple satisfactory 3 point…
- [Incident 20191118017229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191118017229I.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Salina, KS · Nov 18, 2019 · N5500W · Minor damage
  > While performing an inverted flight maneuver, the aircraft manuals and other unsecured items dropped to the cockpit ceiling. This caused the pilot to be distracted, resulting in a nose down attitude to the aircraft. Aircraft landed without incident. Extreme…
- [Incident 20190615007039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190615007039I.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Ogden, UT · Jun 15, 2019 · N12KD · Minor damage
  > Pilot flying cross country landed at an unfamiliar airport, and recieved ATC instructions to exit at taxiway charlie. The pilot failed to control the aircraft while attempting to comply with the ATC instructions, and ran off the runway, striking a taxi sign…
- [Incident 20190331017279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190331017279I.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Sugar Grove, IL · Mar 31, 2019 · N53818 · Minor damage
  > Chicago/Aurora, IL (arr): N53818, BL8, prop strike landing rwy 33, towed to the ramp with hot brake. Injuries: none, damage: minor. 03/31/2019 1510Z
- [Accident 20171121019669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171121019669A.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · El Dorado Sprin, MO · Nov 21, 2017 · N62979 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and a passenger took the aircraft 0N a maintenance test flight. There was a strong crosswind, upon touchdown the pilot lost control and the aircraft departed the runway causing substantial damage to the aircraft.
- [Incident 20171020020149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171020020149I.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Kenosha, WI · Oct 20, 2017 · N5037N · Minor damage
  > N5037N, BL8, after landing rwy 25L the pilot pulled parking brake causing acft to go on nose. POB: 1, injuries: none, damage: minor. 10/20 2051Z
- [Incident 20170709013949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170709013949I.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Kankakee, IL · Jul 9, 2017 · N5548K · No damage
  > Pilot stated while in cruise flight the engine started to run rough, then while looking for a suitbale landing site the engine suddently quit.
- [Accident 20170409008449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170409008449A.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Stafford, KS · Apr 9, 2017 · N55067 · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot[privacy data omitted], the accident occurred during take-off. The airport has turf runways which were wet after rain. A large open area of turf is available in front of a group of several hangars. There is a raised area in front of the…
- [Accident 20161011024219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161011024219A.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Knoxville, TN · Oct 11, 2016 · N2504Z · Destroyed
  > Pilot was flying low over river valley. Airplane collided with unmarked power lines strung over the river. Initial impact occurred on the aircrafts right wing approx. 3 feet inboard of the tip. Airplane impacted water approx. 240 yards from power line impact.…
- [Accident 20160620009729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160620009729A.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Fremont Island, UT · Jun 20, 2016 · N8SF · Substantial damage
  > Pilot advised ATC that he was landing at Fremont Island due to open cowling. No notice of distress or unusual operation from pilot. At 1017 pilot made precautionary landing on Fremont Island southeast dirt strip (road) due to oil access door open and dipstick…
- [Accident 20160205007352A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160205007352A.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · San Pedro, CA · Feb 5, 2016 · N5057G · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > On February 5, 2016 at approximately 3:02 p.m. local time, a single engine Hawker Beechcraft M35, bonanza (N9872R), collided with a single engine Bellanca 8KCAB, decathlon (N5057G). Both aircraft were at approximately 3200 feet over the pacific ocean, off the…
- [Incident 20151022019529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151022019529I.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Waco, TX · Oct 22, 2015 · N86607 · No damage
  > On approach to Waco Regional the aircraft suffered a power loss. Pilot was forced to land in a plowed field in the approach path. No damage to the aircraft. Pilot indicated the fuel tanks appeared empty. Fuel added to aircraft and engine started normally.…
- [Accident 20150308002349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150308002349A.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Kosciusko, MS · Mar 8, 2015 · N7698S · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > According to eye witness statements, one saw the aircraft flying over, then fly over again and crashed. The other eye witness stated he saw the aircraft come over make a 90% turn, the aircraft then stalled. He also stated he saw the pilot try to make…
- [Incident 20141212024029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141212024029I.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Whitehouse Stat, NJ · Dec 12, 2014 · N1091E · Minor damage
  > During tailwheel endorsement training, approximately 1000 feet into takeoff roll on runway 31, a grass runway, instructor and student heard a loud snap. The right main landing gear collapsed causing the right lower fuselage and propeller to contact the…
- [Accident 20141123024359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141123024359A.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mesquite, TX · Nov 23, 2014 · N580 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot had landed at Mesquite airport (hqz) around 15:42 CST on runway 17 and during his landing roll the airplane turned right off of the runway into the grass south of the taxiway echo. The airplane came to a complete stop in the grass then he taxied…
- [Accident 20140905016309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140905016309A.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Gerlach, NV · Sep 5, 2014 · N31273 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated: shortly after touch down on runway 07R his visibility was reduced significantly by dust that he believed was kicked up by the touchdown and possible downwind landing. The aircraft went off the runway prematurely. While he was still moving…
- [Accident 20140330004889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140330004889A.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Bay St Louis, MS · Mar 30, 2014 · N11FS · Destroyed
  > On 3/30/2014 the pilot of N11FS was doing touch and go landings a stennis airport in bay st. Louis, MS (hsa). He was in the process of doing his last touch and go before returning to his home base at shade tree airport (MS82) north of gulfport, MS. The pilot…
- [Incident 20120730016729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120730016729I.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Homer, AK · Jul 30, 2012 · N5026B · Minor damage
  > Airman landed at the Homer Airport. During rollout airman stated he heard a loud pop and saw the left main landing gear fold up and hit the left wing strut. He had enough speed and momentum to continue further down the runway. He held off the wing and…
- [Incident 20111111026149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111111026149I.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Easton, MD · Nov 11, 2011 · N53757 · Minor damage
  > Left landing gear collapsed on landing roll out.
- [Accident 20110716015969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110716015969A.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Greeley, CO · Jul 16, 2011 · N731JD · Substantial damage
  > On July 16, 2011, a decathalon, N731JD, departed the runway to the left and came to rest in a drainage ditch during landing at the Greeley-weld county airport. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The only occupant of the aircraft received minor…
- [Incident 20101031050689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101031050689I.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Santa Ana, CA · Oct 31, 2010 · N5535K · Minor damage
  > After normal approach aircraft touched down on numbers and centerline, upon touchdown aircraft veered right and departed runway to a grass area where the aircraft nosed over causing the propeller, spinner and engine cowl to strike the ground causing minor…
- [Accident 20090718053969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090718053969A.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Waring, TX · Jul 18, 2009 · N2991D · Substantial damage
  > On July 18, 2009, [privacy data omitted] acted as pilot in command his aircraft a 1980 Bellanca registration number N299ID. During the landing phase at rust field airport [privacy data omitted] lost control of the aircraft after applying the brakes. The…
- [Accident 20090131001529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090131001529A.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Moscow, TN · Jan 31, 2009 · N31254 · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > On January 31, 2009, at approximately 1510 local, a Bellanca/8KCAB departed olive branch airport (olv) on a local flight. At approximately 1525 local, the aircraft crashed in somerville, Tennessee, located at 35°06’64” n latitude 89°06’66” w longitude. A…
- [Incident 20070730017389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070730017389I.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · San Diego, CA · Jul 30, 2007 · N215RV · Minor damage
  > (-23) Pilot landed on runway 28R at Montgomery airport, San Diego, CA. Upon decelerating, pilot applied brake pressure to make turn off at taxiway intersection and overbraked, causing aircraft to nose over. No injuries to sole occupant pilot. Minor damage to…
- [Accident 20070504010819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070504010819A.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Girdwood, AK · May 4, 2007 · N5038K · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Pilot was overflying a party of campers near the eagle glacier, with the intent of dropping some brownies to them. According to witnesses on the ground, while flying down the glacier on the second approach, the aircraft descended into the ground.…
- [Incident 20070304005379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070304005379I.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Lancaster, PA · Mar 4, 2007 · N8724 · Minor damage
  > (-23) After landing on runway 31 at Lancaster Airport and during ground taxi operations departing the runway for taxiway b, pilot of N8724 mismanaged controls and allowed the propeller to contact the runway/taxiway surface.
- [Incident 20050827031139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050827031139I.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Minneapolis, MN · Aug 27, 2005 · N5068G · Minor damage
  > (-23) Pilot stated that the aircraft porpoised and sustained a propeller strike. Landing gear was splayed slightly. Pilot said she knew what she did wrong but did not share that information.
- [Incident 20050421008039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050421008039I.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Lawrenceville, GA · Apr 21, 2005 · N5029K
  > (-23) Aircraft 5029K encountered fuel feed problems during the landing sequence. The pilot [privacy data omitted] made radio contact with the lzu control tower and stated that he was unable to make it to the airport. He landed the airplane on route 316 in the…
- [Incident 20050315004749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050315004749I.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Georgetown, TX · Mar 15, 2005 · N36013 · Minor damage
  > (-23) After a stabilized approach, the airplane turned to the right and the instructor could not stop it. Only the right wheel and strut were damaged.
- [Accident 20031230034489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031230034489A.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Bend, OR · Dec 30, 2003 · N727MR · Substantial damage
  > (-23) N727MR departed 16@S07 10:20 am PST, 12/30/03, landing at 7S3 at 11:20 am PST on wet pavement, puddles on runway, and thin, icy patches. Departed 20@7S3, with passenger at 11:55 am PST, 12/30/03, and requested airport advisory @ S07 approx 1PM-"winds…
- [Accident 20031030037549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031030037549A.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Ocala/Belleview, FL · Oct 30, 2003 · N5519K · Substantial damage
  > (-23) The pic/instructor stated that he was instructing another pilot, alvaro saldarriaga in a manuever that called for a return to the departing runway after an engine failure. Mr. Burel stated that he closed the throttle on the student as they crossed the…
- [Incident 20021114030969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021114030969I.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Santa Ana, CA · Nov 14, 2002 · N5535K
  > (-23) Pilot reported when returning to level flight from inverted aerobatic maneuver, engine "burbled". Pilot declared emergency and elected to execute precautionary landing at el toro mcas airstrip (closed). Inspection of aircraft revealed evidence of fuel…
- [Incident 20020916026889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020916026889I.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Paul, ID · Sep 16, 2002 · N2999Z
  > (-23) The pilot miscalculated fuel load and range on the cross-country flight from California to Idaho. The situation became worse when the pilot became lost and disoriented. The aircraft lost power due to fuel starvation and landed in a farmers field.
- [Incident 20020720021629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020720021629I.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Middletown, OH · Jul 20, 2002 · N4134Y · Minor damage
  > (-23) On July 20, 2002 at 1208 EST, a Bellanca 8KCAB, N4134Y, registered to steven d. pollak performed a forced landing in a farm field in butler county, Ohio while on a pleasure flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed with calm winds. No flight…
- [Incident 20020601011859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020601011859I.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Minneapolis, MN · Jun 1, 2002 · N86578 · Minor damage
  > (-23) On June 1, 2002 at Flying Cloud Airport, Minneapolis MN. At approximately 1415 local, aircraft N86578 landed on runway 27R. During the landing process the left main landing departed the aircraft. The aircraft came to rest off the runway approximately…
- [Accident 20011202031379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011202031379A.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Long Beach, CA · Dec 2, 2001 · N50554 · No damage
  > (-23) On December 2, 2001 at approximately 1130 local time, the pilots were practicing a 4-point roll in a Bellanca 8KCAB, N50554. After the maneuver was completed, the aircraft nose dropped down between 20-30 degrees below the horizon. The pilots attempted…
- [Incident 20010814028349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010814028349I.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Warrenton, VA · Aug 14, 2001 · N2978N · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Mr. Bingham was practicing landing. He made a low approach to runway 21 at Flying Circus (a standard practice for that airport). He made one other go around, then landed on runway 3. On his next short field landing he experienced a rapid loss of…
- [Accident 20000708037299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000708037299A.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Capron, IL · Jul 8, 2000 · N8739V · No damage · 1 fatal
  > (-23) The witness stated that the airplane was traveling from the north to south and after it passed over a power line, the airplane dived to pick up speed. The airplane then pulled up and attempted a roll. After completing 90 % of the roll the airplane hit…
- [Accident 20000629007249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000629007249A.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Bend, OR · Jun 29, 2000 · N31286 · No damage
  > (-23)Doing touch and go's hit hard and flat. Blew out tail wheel, went off of runway to the left and hit VASI light. Damage left horizontal stabilizer, strut and bent empenage. Instructional flight. No injuries.
- [Accident 20000615008199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000615008199A.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · San Jose, CA · Jun 15, 2000 · N8659V · No damage · 1 fatal
  > (-23) A/c crashed under unknown circumstances in a hilly and grassy area on private property (united technologies corporation) approx. 11 NM east-south east of Reid Hillview airport, San Jose, CA. The pilot was renting the a/c from amelia Reid aviation at…
- [Accident 20000416006599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000416006599A.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Immokalee, FL · Apr 16, 2000 · N238DM · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Airman was practicing takeoffs and landings. On second landing aircraft impacted short of runway with substantial dmaage to the aircraft and injuries to the pilot and passenger. Winds reported as light. Pilot stated that at about 25 to 35 feet the…
- [Accident 20000318006711A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000318006711A.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Erwinna, PA · Mar 18, 2000 · N2520Z · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Instructor and private pilot onboard decathalon N2520Z were on final approach to van sant airport (9N1) and were overtaken from behind and involved in collision with a pawnee, N7460Z, which was returning from a glider tow. Both aircraft were…
- [Accident 19991027031009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991027031009A.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Grand Junction, CO · Oct 27, 1999 · N8707V · Substantial damage
  > (.19) On October 27, 1999, approximately 1135 mountain daylight time, a Bellanca 8KCAB, N8707V, operated by kempton air service, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain during landing roll at Walker field, Grand Junction, Colorado. The…
- [Accident 19990918043069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990918043069A.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Troy, MO · Sep 18, 1999 · N53895 · No damage
  > (-23) Mr. Smith (cert 489645763) was landing on runway 26 at Troy, MO. (02MO) on touch down he lost directional control of the a/c and veered off the runway to the right and started heading toward other parked a/c and people. He though that he would not have…
- [Incident 19990619017469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990619017469I.md): Bbavia 8KCAB · Sacramento, CA · Jun 19, 1999 · N2599Z · Minor damage
  > During landing in a frontal quartering crosswind, pilot loss control of aircraft, just before touchdown. Aircraft decended side ways with right gear and right wing tip striking runway surface first. Aircraft skidded sideways. Right MLG broke off aircraft and…

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## The whole list in SQL

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```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1220801')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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