# NTSB investigations: Bellanca 14-19-3

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 WPR21LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA315.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Whitefish, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2021 · N1257R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to accomplish a preflight inspection.
- [NTSB GAA17CA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA558.md): Bellanca 14 19 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2017 · N36KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN14FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA024.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Boerne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2013 · N11RC · Destroyed
  > A defective exhaust system that allowed carbon monoxide to enter the cabin and impair the pilot, rendering him unable to control the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR12LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA394.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2012 · N1299R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump as a result of unidentified debris within the vapor return jet.
- [NTSB CEN11CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA137.md): Bellanca 1419 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2011 · N8516R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA149.md): Bellanca 14-13-3A · San Marcos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2008 · N1255R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the throttle cable clevis swage. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain available for landing.
- [NTSB DEN05LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA117.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N8870R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper fuel selector position. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadvertent stall, the ravine, and the steep drop off embankment.
- [NTSB DEN04LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA113.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Estes Park, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N1251R · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain for landing and the mailbox posts.
- [NTSB ATL00LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA032.md): Bellanca 260 B · Cornelia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2000 · N8865R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use the checklist, resulting in a wheels-up landing and post-crash fire.
- [NTSB CHI99LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA272.md): Bellanca 14-19 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1999 · N8509R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB BFO96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA031.md): Bellanca BL14-19-3 · Toledo, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1995 · N7624E · Destroyed
  > an improper splice of the magneto 'P' lead wires, and the pilot's improper positioning of the throttle and mixture controls while he rotated the propeller by hand.
- [NTSB FTW95LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA242.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1995 · N1299R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector to a tank with unusable fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA084.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Wendover, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1994 · N8885R · Destroyed
  > Inadequate in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: clearance was not maintained and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA085.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Graham, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1993 · N8876R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to the improper position of the fuel tank selector. Factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL88FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA256.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Oak Grove, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1988 · N7637E · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA87LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA155.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Mahoney Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1987 · N8883R · Substantial damage
  > Drg arrival, the plt inadvertently lndd at the mohoney Creek arpt with a 2050' strip, instead of the intended arpt (indian Creek) which had a 5000' rwy. The arpt elev was 4618'; the density alt was about 7800'. While landing, an overrun occurred & the landing…
- [NTSB CHI87FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA054.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · West Chicago, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1986 · N1253R · Destroyed
  > At 0850 CST, the plt got a wx briefing for a flt to the dupage arpt. At that time, the current dupage wx was in part: partial obscn, 2 mi vis with fog; also, the plt was given svrl pireps for lgt to mod icing in southern Wisconsin. At 1231, he got a wx…
- [NTSB ATL86FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA220.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Toccoa, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1986 · N1297R · Destroyed
  > The plt checked on the acft the day prior to this flt and stated that he did not want it refueled. On the day of the flt he was observed draining fuel from the acft. He air filed an IFR flt plan and stated that he had 3 hrs and 45 mins of fuel and his en…
- [NTSB LAX85LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA176.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1985 · N8870R · Substantial damage
  > The plt pulled the prop through by hand after attempts to start the acft failed. The unoccupied acft started and traveled aprx 200 ft before contacting the left wing of another acft. Inspection revealed the 'p' lead on the left magneto was not grounded. The…
- [NTSB DEN85FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA009.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Pinehill, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1984 · N8868R · Destroyed
  > Left wing failed inflight. Thunderstorms in area at time of crash. Pilot was enroute from California to new jersey, had been flying 4 hours, 18 minutes. Awake at least 7 hours. Transited 1 time zone. No record of weather briefing or flight plan filed. Pilot…
- [NTSB LAX84LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA235.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1984 · N8801R · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, he lost directional control during the landing & the acft zig-sagged down the rwy. He did not use brakes for fear of a nose over. On the last 30% of the rwy, he attempted a go-around; however, the acft veered off the rwy & crashed in…
- [NTSB FTW83LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA111.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Plainview, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1983 · N1264R · Substantial damage
  > The flt reported that the battery was too low to start the engine. A 72 yr old ex-pilot offered to hand prop the plane, but after trying, he then offered to hold the brakes. With the ex-pilot at the controls & holding the brakes, the plt began to hand prop…
- [NTSB SEA83LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA209.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Goldendale, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1983 · N8807R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in flight into adverse weather conditions and clearance from trees not maintained. Factors contributing to the accident included the clouds, low ceilings, and turbulence.
- [NTSB DEN82FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA062.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Selfridge, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1982 · N8869R · Destroyed
  > On the previous day the plt received a wx briefing for the flt. He was advised the wx would be marginal VFR in the bismarck area in the morning due to low ceilings & snow. There is no record that the plt received an updated wx briefingprior to departure. The…
- [NTSB LAX82DVG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVG05.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1981 · N7615E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FKJ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKJ35.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Weaver, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1981 · N36KC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA050.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Parker, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 22, 1981 · N8503R · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN80DTE76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80DTE76.md): Bellanca 14-193 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1980 · N8844R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80DTE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80DTE06.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Center, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 16, 1979 · N8525R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FUG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUG05.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1979 · N8807R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA099.md): Bellanca 14-193 · Ozark, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1979 · N7644E · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79DQD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DQD13.md): Bellanca 1419-3 · Pecos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1979 · N7628E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FTM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTM03.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Delta, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 25, 1977 · N8811R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHM16.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Spring Valley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1977 · N8539R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPJ42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPJ42.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Duncan, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1976 · N7611E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DXQ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DXQ22.md): Bellanca 1419-3 · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1975 · N8844R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPD14.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Ft Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1975 · N1283R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEC13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEC13.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1974 · N7624E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75AM017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM017.md): Bellanca 14-193 · Jeffersonville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 3, 1974 · N8840R · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75AC025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC025.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Blue Ash, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 3, 1974 · N8862R · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73DEK20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DEK20.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Barnsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1973 · N8873R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73FYE08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73FYE08.md): Bellanca 14-193 · Kelso, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1972 · N8531R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FIA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FIA04.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1972 · N8848R · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72DVM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DVM05.md): Bellanca 14-19 · S.L.Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1971 · N8860R · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72DNC07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DNC07.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Bristol, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1971 · N8834R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEA05.md): Bellanca 14-193 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1971 · N8853R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71DRH29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DRH29.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Seguin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1971 · N7990A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FGG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FGG08.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Athens, OH · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1970 · N1299R · Minor damage
- [NTSB FTW70FPG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FPG31.md): Downer 14-19 · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 24, 1970 · N416MB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70FQD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70FQD15.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Anthony, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1970 · N8822R · Substantial damage

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3080106', '1250012'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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