# Fatal NTSB investigations: Bellanca 8GCBC

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR20LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA141.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Byron, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2020 · N4116Y · Destroyed
  > The tow airplane pilot’s loss of control resulting from the glider pilot’s failure to maintain a proper altitude behind the tow airplane, which caused the tail of the tow airplane to be lifted upward and the tow airplane to pitch nose down while at a low…
- [NTSB CEN12LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA336.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Zahl, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2012 · N88095 · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain airplane control after a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX00FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA093.md): Gray Questair Venture · Sylmar, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2000 · N869DG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilots' inadequate visual lookout in visual conditions and class 'E' airspace. Contributing to the accident were the initial position report location and the approach speed of the Questair.
- [NTSB ANC97FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA051.md): Cessna 185 · Tatitlek, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1997 · N59AK · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The command pilots of both airplanes inadequate visual outlook which led to their failure to see and avoid each other's airplane. A factor associated with the accident was sunglare.
- [NTSB BFO95FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA082.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · East Moriches, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N86587 · Destroyed
  > the structural failure of the wing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA94FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA123.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N86980 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94GA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94GA076.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Usaf Academy, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jan 28, 1994 · N7634S · Destroyed
  > Loss of control in flight for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB BFO93FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA119.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Berlin, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N88189 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during pullup from an attempted banner pickup, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI91DER08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER08.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · St. Hilaire, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N8714V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC87FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA272.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Martha Vineyard, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1987 · N5060K · Destroyed
  > The plt was involved in commerical fishing operations as a spotter and to direct the closing of nets around schools of tuna. While directing the closing of a net, the fish being netted reversed course and started to escape from the open net. The plt dove at a…
- [NTSB MKC87FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA131.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Holdrege, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1987 · N87099 · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that the aircraft was performing a loop when the left wing failed upward and rearward causing the aircraft to plummet to the ground, out of control. The aircraft appeared to have been in trouble during the loop entry and throughout the…
- [NTSB BFO86FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FA047.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Woodbine, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1986 · N53899 · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed the aircraft nose over into a dive after the glider it had been towing released. They then saw it roll and during the roll the left wing departed the aircraft. The CFI in the glider had observed the pilot of N53899 perform what appeared to…
- [NTSB ANC83FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA042.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Melozi Hot Spgs, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1983 · N8639V · Destroyed
  > Acft deptd a private airstrip with no flt plan and was later reported overdue. Acft wreckage was found on sept. 27, 1984. Debris was scattered near the bottom of a 1000 ft box canyon cliff. The main fuselage was found in a lake at the bottom of the canyon.…
- [NTSB DEN81FTG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTG12.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Rugby, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 24, 1981 · N8558V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FA058.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 2, 1981 · N8757V · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC80FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA104.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 29, 1980 · N2975E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA096.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Glenallen, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1980 · N88286 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL80FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FA077.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Banks, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 24, 1980 · N8652V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FPJ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPJ29.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Hinton, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 1, 1978 · N86899 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN78FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FA042.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Nunn, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 13, 1978 · N8658V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA028.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Mound City, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1977 · N88167 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC77FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77FA038.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 8, 1977 · N8749V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKQ07.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Edwards, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 7, 1977 · N86981 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FA004.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 25, 1976 · N86975 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76AA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA111.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Livengood, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 15, 1976 · N8757V · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB MIA76FKJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKJ22.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Wheeler, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 29, 1975 · N86613 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC76AA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA033.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Willow, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 14, 1975 · N33EV · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN75AD041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75AD041.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Akron, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 3, 1975 · N88153 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75FKJ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKJ28.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Meridianville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 18, 1974 · N86912 · Destroyed

## 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 ('1220803'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=1220803

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