# NTSB investigations: Bellanca 8KCAB, 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA260.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 14, 2026 · N5051W · Substantial damage
- [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 LAX02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA037.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2001 · N50554 · Destroyed
  > the loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [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 LAX98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA078.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1998 · N7921S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX98LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA058.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1997 · N5058L · Substantial damage
  > internal mechanical failure of the engine due to a progressive failure of the No. 3 connecting rod assembly. A contributing factor was the snow pack which covered the only accessible emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA117.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Alpine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1997 · N5027F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by an obstruction in the fuel vapor return system. An additional causal finding is the failure of maintenance personnel to properly troubleshoot a discrepancy with the fuel system.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX81FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA110.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · San Carlos, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 25, 1981 · N4112Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81FUA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUA07.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · San Pedro, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1981 · N2576Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DVD30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVD30.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Schelleville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1980 · N5507R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA031.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · San Fernando, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 22, 1979 · N5032K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FUA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUA01.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · San Pedro, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1979 · N8716V · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK79FVD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVD09.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1979 · N8622V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FVM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVM09.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1979 · N2596Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FA051.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Truckee, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 1, 1978 · N4180Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79FUQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUQ05.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Los Alamos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1978 · N76KF · Substantial damage
- [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 LAX78DA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DA068.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Elcentro, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1978 · N68557 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78FVD48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVD48.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1978 · N8734V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DUQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUQ04.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1977 · N11859 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74FVM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVM29.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Gilroy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 24, 1974 · N41817 · Substantial damage

## 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 ('1220801'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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