# Fatal NTSB investigations: Bellanca 8KCAB

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR16FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA065.md): Beech M35 · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2016 · N9872R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other as they converged nearly head-on, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was sun glare on the pilot.
- [NTSB ERA15FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA147.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Kosciusko, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2015 · N7698S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to make a low pass over a lake near trees and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude to avoid trees, which resulted in an inadvertent cross-control aerodynamic stall from which he was…
- [NTSB ERA09LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA147.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Moscow, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N31254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's initiation of a low altitude maneuver followed by an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA186.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Capron, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N8739V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempting an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude and the pilot not maintaining clearance from the terrain. A factor to the accident was the pilot disregarding the federal aviation regulations concerning the minimum altitudes required for aerobatic…
- [NTSB LAX00FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA231.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · San Jose, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2000 · N8659V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons while intentionally performing an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA97FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA152.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1997 · N5057F · Substantial damage
  > an in flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA97FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA037.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1996 · N278ML · Destroyed
  > The failure of the first pilot (flight instructor) to initiate proper aircraft control, and his failure to perform the adequate remedial action to recover from an intentional inverted spin.
- [NTSB IAD96FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA136.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Elkton, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1996 · N2535Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and control of the airplane while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB LAX96FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA290.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mound House, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N57438 · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's improper in-flight planning/decision by allowing the student pilot to get too low during a simulated emergency landing before initiating a go-around.
- [NTSB SEA96FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA133.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Pomeroy, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1996 · N57514 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the surrounding terrain while maneuvering to land. A factor was the rising terrain conditions.
- [NTSB LAX96FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA114.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · New River, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1996 · N2596Z · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance above the terrain, while performing an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW95FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA232.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Joaquin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1995 · N8754 · Destroyed
  > The performance of aerobatics at low altitude and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC94FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA165.md): Bellanca 8-KCAB · Chatsworth, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N8670V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight that failed to detect water- contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power and the pilot's decision to conduct flight at an altitude too low to initiate emergency procedures.
- [NTSB MIA94FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA058.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Pontotoc, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N88255 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain altitude while manuevering resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and then the ground.
- [NTSB FTW94FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA023.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Saratoga, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1993 · N130KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's performance of aerobatics at an altitude where it was not possible to maintain clearance.
- [NTSB DEN93FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA090.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Elk Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1993 · N5035K · Destroyed
  > The performance of a stall/spin at an altitude inadequate for recovery and level off.
- [NTSB FTW93FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA187.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Texas City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N2977A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to recover from the intentional maneuver for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA030.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Pahrump, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1992 · N57644 · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the pull up altitude.
- [NTSB NYC91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA024.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Buckland, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N5039K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude sufficient to clear the stand of trees.
- [NTSB DEN91FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA013.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Belen, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N5058J · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the aircraft's altitude (ground clearance) above the desert terrain.
- [NTSB LAX90LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA158.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N50353 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB MKC89FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA153.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Broken Bow, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1989 · N8636V · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot by performing acrobatic flight with baggage in the rear cockpit of the aircraft, which probably restricted movement of the flight controls and resulted in uncontrolled flight and a spin.
- [NTSB CHI88FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA240.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Oswego, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1988 · N50702 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate design inthe manufacture of the pilot's seat which failed during intentional aerobatic maneuvers for which the aircraft including the seat were intended.
- [NTSB LAX88DVD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DVD04.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Geyserville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 5, 1988 · N5061W · Destroyed
  > During an aerobatic maneuver in front of family and friends the pilot entered an intentional spin starting at approximately 500 ft AGL. The aircraft collided with the ground in a nose low, wings level attitude. Witnesses stated that the aircraft did not…
- [NTSB CHI88FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA012.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1987 · N41682 · Destroyed
  > While performing aerobatic maneuvers the aircraft entered a spin to the left and did not recover before impacting the ground. The acft entered the spin after the plt announced that this spin would be the last maneuver before landing. The spin was started at…
- [NTSB ATL86FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA040.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Springfield, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1985 · N2697Z · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with the ground inverted. Witnesses stated that the acft was performing loops prior to the accident. Reportedly, the plt was giving a female companion a 'joy ride'. The plt had recently received his commercial cert. Instrument rating & CFI…
- [NTSB ATL85FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA278.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Proctor, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N4195Y · Substantial damage
  > The acft was artd msg and was the object of a search from 9-1-85 to 9-12-85. Acft found in remote area of mtns and dense woods by man on foot hunting ginseng on 9-16-85.ND witnesses found. Residents in area reported rain all day on 8-30-85 and it was heavy at…
- [NTSB NYC85FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA185.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Fall River, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1985 · N5504B · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed the acft execute an aerial pick up of the aerial advertising banner & climb very steeply away from the ground. Normal eng sounds were reported by the witnesses. The acft was observed to climb to an alt of approx 150 ft, nearly come to a…
- [NTSB FTW84FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA171.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Kiefer, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1984 · N5502V · Destroyed
  > The acft was destroyed as it spun into the ground after having been observed doing aerobatics between 800 and 1500 AGL. The maneuvers included barrel rolls and hammerhead stalls. The last maneuver ended in a spin that was said to last ABOUT5 turns before…
- [NTSB ATL83FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA213.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Calhoun, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1983 · N111UD · Destroyed
  > The plt had flown to the arpt to perform aerobatic maneuvers at a fly-in. He had a low altitude waiver to perform down to 500 ft AGL. Before the flight, he told several spectators he was going to do a maneuver right after takeoff. Witnesses reported that the…
- [NTSB LAX82FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA225.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Westley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1982 · N2661Z · Destroyed
  > The plt made a low pass over a ranch house traveling from nw to se. He then made a second low pass over the swimming pool area traveling in a NE direction, & waved to those standing by the pool. The acft began a 180 reversal turn, entered a steep nose down…
- [NTSB ATL82FLQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLQ06.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mayfield, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N50352 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed while the pilot was performing an aerobatic routine at an airshow. After about 7 minutes in an 8 minute act, the pilot performed an 8-point roll at about 200 ft AGL, then pulled up into a hammerhead stall. After a hammerhead turn to the…
- [NTSB MKC82FCD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCD07.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Fairfield, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 26, 1982 · N5035N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he intended to fly down the runway to have a photographer take pictures to be used in publicity for airshows. After several passes (one inverted), the pilot landed to talk with the photographer. The photographer stated they agreed that a…
- [NTSB LAX81FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA110.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · San Carlos, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 25, 1981 · N4112Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN81FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA039.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Langdon, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 5, 1981 · N31258 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA041.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Maria Stein, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 2, 1981 · N2754Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81FUJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUJ11.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Bouse, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 27, 1980 · N50409 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA010.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Woodland, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 30, 1980 · N4108Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA81FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA006.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 21, 1980 · N99AM · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA049.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Clifton, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1980 · N4PM · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA067.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Marathon, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 8, 1980 · N4127Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA031.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · San Fernando, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 22, 1979 · N5032K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD80FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FA012.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Churchton, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1979 · N444HG · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA038.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Queenstown, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 7, 1979 · N31278 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA022.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Wade, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 11, 1978 · N5026C · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FA051.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Truckee, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 1, 1978 · N4180Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK79FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FA002.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 12, 1978 · N88321 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FA043.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Caruthers, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 18, 1978 · N5506Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD78FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA114.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Princeton, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 10, 1978 · N205HL · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA062.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Lake Dallas, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 22, 1978 · N68513 · Destroyed

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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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1220801'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=1220801

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