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Fatal NTSB investigations: Bellanca 7KCAB

30 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bellanca 7KCAB. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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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 ('1220701')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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 ('1220701'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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 ('1220701'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB ATL03FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Dover, TNThe pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions including instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence in thunderstorms, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and subsequent collision with terrain.Jun 14, 2003 · N68551 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA97LA212Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Oakridge, ORThe first pilot's decision to perform a low altitude maneuver, and his subsequent failure to maintain altitude and clearance from trees during a low altitude maneuver.Sep 18, 1997 · N8509 · Destroyed NTSB CHI90FA117Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · West Bend, WIInflight failure of the right wing strut-to-spar attachment fitting due to fatigue initiated by improper welding techniques involving inadequate post-weld cooling control.Apr 24, 1990 · N2976R · Destroyed NTSB BFO89FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Berlin, MDPilot failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the stall occurred.Jul 12, 1989 · N57417 · Destroyed NTSB MIA89FA115Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Daytona Bch Shr, FLIn-flight loss of control while maneuvering to reverse direction due the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the 'steep turn.'Mar 25, 1989 · N90985 · Destroyed NTSB NYC88FA185Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Egg Harbor Twsp, NJThe Bellanca was maneuvering and had hooked up with a banner, when control was lost and it impacted the ground. Witnesses said the aircraft was at full power when it went into a nose high attitude and stalled to the right. After impact with the ground the…Jul 18, 1988 · N86628 · Destroyed NTSB LAX88FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Red Bluff, CAThe pilot was asked to move his aircraft from a private airstrip on which he had landed without prior approval. As the aircraft climbed after takeoff the pilot made a left wingover, reversed course and buzzed the runway at an elevation of about 30 - 40 feet.…Oct 25, 1987 · N8645V · Destroyed NTSB NYC87FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · New Milford, CTAfter taking off on runway 16 at the candlelight farms airport, the flight remained low over the runway while gaining airspeed. As the aircraft approached the upwind end of the runway, witnesses observed it enter a steep climb that continued to an estimated…Apr 15, 1987 · N377SW · Destroyed NTSB LAX87FA136Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Lebec, CAPrior to the flt, the plt rcvd 2 wx briefings & was adzd of low ceilings, restricted visibilities & mtn obscurement along the route. Also, he was adzd that VFR flt was not recommended. The surviving pax said that after entering the mtn area, they contd 'in…Mar 6, 1987 · N8713V · Destroyed NTSB NYC84FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · E. Hanover, NJThe acft was observed as it made a low pass over the end of the rwy, then pull up in a roll and/or vertical maneuver. One witness said that on the downward side of the maneuver, the acft appeared to stall or shudder. Before recovering, the acft impacted in a…Mar 25, 1984 · N11678 · Destroyed NTSB LAX83FA335Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Fontana, CAThe acft impacted the terrain at 4600 ft MSL at a steep angle in brush and dirt near a fire road. According to the plts family the acft had recently been purchased by the plt and he frequently practiced aerobatics in the late afternoon. Hisaerobatic…Jul 14, 1983 · N7692S · Destroyed NTSB LAX81FA113Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · King City, CAAug 1, 1981 · N1164E · Destroyed NTSB NYC81FA043Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · North Adams, MAApr 22, 1981 · N4131Y · Destroyed NTSB CHI81FA046Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Lafayette, INApr 12, 1981 · N36334 · Destroyed NTSB FTW81FA008Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Nursery, TXNov 18, 1980 · N245JB · Destroyed NTSB FTW80FA086Accident · 3 fatalClosedBoeing PT-17 · San Antonio, TXJun 16, 1980 · N1012M · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FUG04Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Corona, CAOct 27, 1979 · N88406 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FA082Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Morris, OKMay 27, 1979 · N1077E · Destroyed NTSB SEA78FTI21Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Pray, MTMay 29, 1978 · N8527 · Destroyed NTSB CHI78FA036Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Rockford, ILApr 24, 1978 · N41680 · Destroyed NTSB OAK78FA007Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Clearlake Oaks, CADec 5, 1977 · N7908S · Destroyed NTSB MIA77FA067Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Elberta, ALJul 14, 1977 · N87045 · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FEG19Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Goshen, OHMay 29, 1977 · N2FN · Destroyed NTSB FTW77FQD19Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · El Paso, TXMay 28, 1977 · N4103Y · Destroyed NTSB DEN77FA038Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Morgan, UTApr 29, 1977 · N76CC · Destroyed NTSB OAK75AP016Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7KCAB · Vacaville, CAOct 27, 1974 · N86839 · Destroyed NTSB MKC74AK068Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Glenburn, NDJun 8, 1974 · N86812 · Destroyed NTSB MIA74AM094Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · West Palm Bch, FLMay 19, 1974 · N90931 · Destroyed NTSB DEN74AD036Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Canon City, COFeb 10, 1974 · N90918 · Destroyed NTSB IAD74AI037Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Munfordville, KYDec 29, 1973 · N711RD · Destroyed