# NTSB investigations: Bellanca 7ECA, CA 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. Page 1 of 2 · 58 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR23LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA341.md): Bellanca 7ECA · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2023 · N57679 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR19CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19CA067.md): Champion 7ECA · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2019 · N11852 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB GAA16CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA197.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2016 · N8654V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in variable wind conditions. - [NTSB WPR14CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA070.md): Bellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2013 · N53893 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to correct for the student pilot's loss of aircraft control in a timely manner during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's inability to see the taxiway sign from the rear seat. - [NTSB WPR13CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA255.md): Bellanca 7ECA · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2013 · N5032G · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR13CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA166.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2013 · N8564V · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the touchdown and landing roll. - [NTSB WPR13CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA126.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2013 · N50380 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR13CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA065.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2012 · N8595V · Substantial damage > The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued descent into instrument meteorological conditions during the landing approach and his loss of situational awareness, which resulted in a collision with terrain. - [NTSB LAX05CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA285.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Malibu, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2005 · N2686Z · Substantial damage > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX05CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA282.md): Bellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2005 · N53893 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a collision with an runway sign. - [NTSB LAX04FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA301.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Malibu, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2004 · N53879 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout and their failure to see and avoid the other aircraft. - [NTSB LAX04CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA134.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N5032G · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain - [NTSB LAX04LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA079.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2003 · N53879 · Substantial damage > the failure of the pin that secured the right rudder pedal to the brake cylinder arm due to improper installation of the pin. Also causal was the manufacturer's confusing maintenance instructions regarding the installation of the right rudder pedal pin and… - [NTSB LAX03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA035.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N88408 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB LAX01LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA100.md): Bellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2001 · N53893 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. - [NTSB LAX99LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA279.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1999 · N88408 · Substantial damage > The failure of the no. 3 cylinder exhaust valve due to the operator's failure to adhere to recommended overhaul periods set by the engine manufacturer. A factor in the accident was the operator's failure to comply with the manufacturer's mandatory service… - [NTSB LAX98FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA009.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N11860 · Destroyed > The pilot's low operating altitude and his failure to maintain appropriate clearance during low level maneuvering flight. Contributing factors were transmission wires and the physical impairment that resulted from the effects of the over-the-counter… - [NTSB LAX95LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA122.md): Bellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1995 · N53893 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the conventional gear aircraft during an aborted landing attempt. Factors in the accident were the student's high and fast approach and his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB LAX95FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA119.md): Bellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1995 · N9198L · Destroyed > The pilot's improper climb attitude which resulted in a momentary loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB LAX95LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA134.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1995 · N53866 · Substantial damage > Failure of the right main tire, and subsequent failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of recent flight experience. - [NTSB LAX94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA151.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1994 · N5038M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's limited expereince in tailwheel aircraft. - [NTSB LAX94LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA070.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1993 · N57404 · Substantial damage > A failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the tailwheel airplane following touchdown. The pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB LAX93LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA128.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N5506C · Substantial damage > The pilots inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and his resultant loss of directional control. - [NTSB LAX92LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA127.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1992 · N4193Y · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall. Contributing to this accident was engine fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX92LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA046.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Fremont, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1991 · N36243 · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an airspeed above the stall speed. His over confidence in his personal ability, lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and his inadequate training in acrobatic flight were factors in the accident. - [NTSB LAX91LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA184.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1991 · N53782 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA018.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N53893 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX88LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA302.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1988 · N5058K · Substantial damage > Just after takeoff, the airplane gained just enough altitude to clear trees at the end of the runway. The pilot turned up a valley to gain altitude. The airplane was gaining altitude at 150 fpm, however, the valley turned into a box canyon and the airplane… - [NTSB LAX88LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA280.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1988 · N8662V · Substantial damage > All of the pilot's prior flight training was done in tailwheel type aircraft. The pilot had made four full stop landings during the pattern practice instructional session and he said that he experienced directional control problems during each of the… - [NTSB LAX88LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA202.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1988 · N4139Y · Substantial damage > Failure to adequately supervise the flight and recover from the student pilot's bounced landing. - [NTSB LAX88LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA104.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1988 · N5058K · Substantial damage > At the end of a local pleasure flight, during the landing roll, the pilot lost control of the aircraft and ground looped. There were no reported mechanical failures or malfunctions of the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX87FA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA341.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1987 · N8598V · Destroyed > The 70-hour student plt had recently passed the pvt plt written exam & had completed most of the flt trng for certification. He was looking forward to becoming a licensed plt. While on a personal flt, the plt flew over his brother's residence & was observed… - [NTSB LAX87LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA001.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1986 · N4178Y · Substantial damage > The acft went out of control and ran off the rwy. The student plt indicated that on his first apch his altitude was too high and he was aligned to the left of the rwy. He initiated a go-around and made a second attempt. During the flare on his second apch the… - [NTSB LAX86LVM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LVM02.md): Bellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 23, 1986 · N53893 · Substantial damage > The acft ground looped to the left after landing. The student plt said he attempted with rudder and aileron to regain directional control but failed. After rolling into the grass the acft nosed over. The plt said he should have held the stick back to assure… - [NTSB LAX86LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA018.md): Champion 7ECA · Turlock, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N5059G · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced lndg after a loss of power during a descent. The plt stated that the eng RPM decreased to 1100 with all other gauges in the green. He also said he could not get the fuel drain sumpt to drain as it was frozen shut during preflt. The plt… - [NTSB SEA85LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA114.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1985 · N2899Z · Substantial damage > The instructor plt (CFI) reported that during a bounced landing recovery, the student plt held the acft in a 3-point attitude above the rwy. As airspeed decayed, the (CFI) took control & added full power. However, the right wing dropped & grazed rising… - [NTSB LAX85FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA015.md): Bellanca 73CA · Porterville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1984 · N53860 · Destroyed > The acft crashed after an inflt loss of control during both the landing flare & subsequent go around attempt. The plt stated that he was approaching touchdown in a three point attitude when 'a gust of wind suddenly pushed (the acft) to the right of the… - [NTSB LAX84FA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA429.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Julian, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1984 · N5516K · Destroyed > After takeoff several 360 deg climbing turns were made to gain alt to clear the mountain ridge. The ridge was approached at 4800 ft MSL with the plt expecting a thermal lift over the 5500 ft level which had been encountered many times before. At 4800 ft MSL… - [NTSB LAX84LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA316.md): Bellanca 7ECA · King City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1984 · N2980F · Destroyed > The acft right wing dragged the ground shortly after takeoff; the acft cartwheeled and came to rest against a tractor. The plt reported that he began a turn at 500 ft AGL and the acft entered an accelerated stall. A passenger reported thatthe acft became… - [NTSB LAX84LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA154.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1984 · N5026S · Substantial damage > The plt reported that a gust of wind pushed up the left wing & the acft veered off the rwy. The acft then went down a shallow grade & impacted bushes. He reported the wind was from 330 deg at 10 gusting 18 KTS. - [NTSB LAX84LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA120.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Murrieta, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1983 · N90973 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during landing rollout. The plt reported the acft speed on final was 80 mph which is faster than normal. The acft touched down about 900 ft down the 2682 ft rwy. The landing was on rwy 15 and the wind was from 045 degrees at 4 KTS. The plt… - [NTSB LAX82DA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA318.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Hayward, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1982 · N2671Z · Substantial damage > While landing on runway 28R, the plane veered off the left side of the runway and was damaged. - [NTSB LAX82FVD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVD09.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 1, 1982 · N5067C · Substantial damage > Control was lost during takeoff when, according to the pilot's statement, a sudden extreme wind gust caused the aircraftto change its heading. The aircraft contacted water at the side of the runway and came to rest nose down. Winds were reportedly gusting to… - [NTSB LAX81DVG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVG07.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1980 · N5067C · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA141.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Lake Mathews, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 21, 1980 · N88254 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80DVD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVD33.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1980 · N5032G · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FVG49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVG49.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Winters, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1980 · N8620V · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FVD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVD24.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 9, 1980 · N5506H · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79DVA52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DVA52.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Kernville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1979 · N57469 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK79FVM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVM04.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 22, 1978 · N86872 · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=1220460&state=CA&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1220460')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=1220460&state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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