# 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. Page 2 of 4 · 182 cases ## Cases, newest first - [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 LAX95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA202.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mission Viejo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1995 · N5540K · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to the failure of company maintenance personnel to correctly connect the throttle arm and throttle linkage during engine installation. - [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 FTW94LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA064.md): Bellanca 8KCAB-180 · Colo. Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1994 · N2974W · Destroyed > An inadvertent stall during initial climb following takeoff. A factor was failure by the pilot to maintain directional control. - [NTSB FTW94LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA049.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1993 · N5065G · Substantial damage > Was failure of the number two connecting rod bearing. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA057.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1993 · N50412 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain in the landing area. - [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 NYC93LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA152.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1993 · N777DD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a nose over. A rough uneven runway, and the pilot's diverted attention are contributing factors. - [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 CHI93LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA250.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Harvel, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N4201Y · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB LAX93LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA275.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Templeton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N5036L · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain correct airspeed. Factors which contributed to this accident were the improper recovery from a bounced landing and not maintaining directional control of the airplane. - [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 NYC92LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA111.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N5506K · Substantial damage > The failure of the instructor pilot to take proper remedial action during a takeoff resulting in a loss of airplane control and subsequent inadvertant stall. Factors related to the accident were the instructor's lack of total, recent and instructional flight… - [NTSB ATL92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA119.md): Champion 8KCAB · Wallace, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N7921S · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. A factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB ATL92LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA015.md): Bellanca 8JCAB · Morristown, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1991 · N3770 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during a low pass. A factor in this accident was the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability. - [NTSB LAX91LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA293.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Shoshone, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N29BB · Destroyed > An electrical short of the battery cable. - [NTSB NYC91LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA172.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Pomeroy, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N68560 · Substantial damage > An inflight collision with terrain after the pilot became incapacitated due to an allergic reaction to bee stings. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to recognize the situation in time to make the recovery. - [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 SEA90LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA075.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Pomeroy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1990 · N57514 · Substantial damage > A malfunctioning fuel injection system and the pilot's attempted operation above certificated maximum gross weight with a known deficiency in this equipment. - [NTSB CHI90DEV03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV03.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 16, 1990 · N50671 · Substantial damage > The student pilot failure to maintain flying speed. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor in that the instructor allowed the student to let the airspeeed dissipate below stall speed. - [NTSB MKC90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA077.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1990 · N12KD · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing. The failed (flat) right main tire was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW90LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA047.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1989 · N1691N · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX89LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA284.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1989 · N1119E · Substantial damage > Failure of the instructor pilot to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight and to take timely and effective corrective action to the student's improper control inputs. - [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 NYC89LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA112.md): Champion 8KCAB · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1989 · N2520Z · Substantial damage > The loss of control and collision with a parked aircraft due to the inadvertent application of the throttle that took place as the pilot was fastening the over the shoulder safety harness while warming the engine in preparation for departure. - [NTSB LAX89LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA056.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Twentynine Palm, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1988 · N8695V · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that while landing, during the flare, a gust of wind raised the left wing. The pilot corrected just prior to touchdown. When the airplane touched down it ground looped to the right. The airplane ran off the runway and collided with a berm and… - [NTSB LAX89LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA009.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Alpine, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1988 · N5508H · Destroyed > During a telephone interview, the pilot stated that he had just recovered from a one turn spin and was in level flight when he felt the airplane pitch up. He added a small amount of nose down trim and the airplane pitched down. He stated that at this point… - [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 NYC88LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA207.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Quaker Street, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N2502Z · Substantial damage > The Bellanca 8KCAB was making a takeoff when it veered to the right. The right main landing gear contacted a rock wall covered by weeds and the aircraft veered further right coming to rest on the right side of the runway. The pilot was unable to explain the… - [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 SEA88LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA061.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1988 · N36352 · Substantial damage > The pilot lost directional control of the aircraft during gusting crosswinds. During landing rollout the aircraft veered from the centerline of the runway to the right striking a fence. The pilot had only 7 hours of flight time in this aircraft. - [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 DEN87LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA209.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Taos, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1987 · N53811 · Substantial damage > The plt attempted to land on rwy 22 with a left quartering x-wind. Drg the landing, the acft bounced twice, then veered to the right & went off the rwy. The plt applied power & initiated a go-around. The acft became airborne, but its right wing struck the… - [NTSB LAX87LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA075.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1987 · N68557 · Substantial damage > The plt lost control and collided with the surface of runway 24 during initial takeoff climb. The pilot indicated that he encountered a crosswind gust from his left during the initial takeoff/climb. The aircraft right wing or landing gear dragged along the… - [NTSB ANC86LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA139.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Susitna River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1986 · N1177E · Substantial damage > The pilot was demonstrating inverted flight to the student pilot and after one minute of flight in that attitude the engine began to run rough and then finally failed. The pilot performed a forced landing and during the landing roll the airplane nosed over. - [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 CHI85LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA366.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Germantown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N53982 · Substantial damage > On return to the airfield, the acft lost pwr in the turn to final apch. The plt turned to an unprepared fld in order to avoid obstacles. During the landing roll the acft struck a fence post and fence. The plt stated the accident could have been avoided by… - [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 ANC84FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA190.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Ouzinkie, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1984 · N8592 · Substantial damage > Plt completed 5 turn spin, cockpit began filling with smoke. Electrical equipment was turned off and plt was descending for precautionary landing when elevator control was lost. Acft settled into 75 ft tall trees. Source of fire which resulted in battery… - [NTSB DEN84LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA227.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1984 · N57394 · Substantial damage > Shortly after lift off from a touch-and-go landing, the engine sputtered and lost power. A forced landing was performed in a field where the aircraft struck a dirt bank and nosed over. No reason was found for the power loss. - [NTSB NYC84LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA210.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mahaffey, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1984 · N9178L · Substantial damage > The acft veered off the prepared landing area in tall weeds and rocks where it nosed over. The plt had changed from a gravel rwy to the dirt one because of downdrafts. The 1st landing on the dirt rwy was made on the wheels and when the tail lowered the plt… - [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 ATL83LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA371.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Saluda, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1983 · N5070N · Substantial damage > The acft landed off the rwy and cartwheeled into the tiedown area after the plt lost control during landing. The plt said the wind shifted while he was on final approach. He compensated with power and rudder but does not recall his airspeed. The acft snapped… - [NTSB ATL83LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA323.md): Bellanca 8-KCAB-150 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1983 · N5500C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Both aircraft were taxiing simultaneously, in opposite directions on the single parallel taxiway. N5500C was east bound for takeoff. N69113 was westbound on the taxiway after landing on runway 27 and a turn onto the taxiway. The pilot of N5500C stated that… - [NTSB MIA83LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA184.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1983 · N2512Z · Substantial damage > The plt landed the tailwheel equipped acft on rwy 36 with a wind from 030 deg at 8 KTS. According to the plt, the main gear became bogged in soft sod during the latter part of the landing roll-out & the plane nosed over. The plt reported that he had 1007 hrs… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=1220801&page=3 ## 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."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?model=1220801&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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