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Fatal NTSB investigations: Bellanca 8KCAB

70 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bellanca 8KCAB. 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19672026

Fatal NTSB investigations: Bellanca 8KCAB per year, 1967–2026: 70 cases
1967	1
1973	1
1974	3
1976	5
1977	7
1978	9
1979	3
1980	5
1981	3
1982	3
1983	1
1984	1
1985	3
1987	1
1988	2
1989	1
1990	3
1992	1
1993	3
1994	2
1995	1
1996	5
1997	1
2000	2
2009	1
2015	1
2016	1

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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 ('1220801')) 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 ('1220801'))
  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 ('1220801'))
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 WPR16FA065Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · San Pedro, CAThe 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.Feb 5, 2016 · N9872R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB ERA15FA147Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Kosciusko, MSThe pilot's decision to make a low pass over a lake near trees and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude to avoid trees, which resulted in an inadvertent cross-control aerodynamic stall from which he was…Mar 8, 2015 · N7698S · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09LA147Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Moscow, TNThe pilot's initiation of a low altitude maneuver followed by an uncontrolled descent into terrain.Jan 31, 2009 · N31254 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI00FA186Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Capron, ILThe pilot attempting an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude and the pilot not maintaining clearance from the terrain. A factor to the accident was the pilot disregarding the federal aviation regulations concerning the minimum altitudes required for aerobatic…Jul 8, 2000 · N8739V · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00FA231Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · San Jose, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons while intentionally performing an aerobatic maneuver.Jun 15, 2000 · N8659V · Destroyed NTSB MIA97FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · New Smyrna Bch, FLan in flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.May 2, 1997 · N5057F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA97FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Eagle Point, ORThe failure of the first pilot (flight instructor) to initiate proper aircraft control, and his failure to perform the adequate remedial action to recover from an intentional inverted spin.Dec 14, 1996 · N278ML · Destroyed NTSB IAD96FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Elkton, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and control of the airplane while performing aerobatic maneuvers.Aug 15, 1996 · N2535Z · Destroyed NTSB LAX96FA290Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Mound House, NVthe flight instructor's improper in-flight planning/decision by allowing the student pilot to get too low during a simulated emergency landing before initiating a go-around.Jul 25, 1996 · N57438 · Destroyed NTSB SEA96FA133Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Pomeroy, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the surrounding terrain while maneuvering to land. A factor was the rising terrain conditions.Jun 21, 1996 · N57514 · Destroyed NTSB LAX96FA114Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · New River, AZfailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance above the terrain, while performing an aerobatic maneuver.Feb 18, 1996 · N2596Z · Destroyed NTSB FTW95FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Joaquin, TXThe performance of aerobatics at low altitude and the inadvertent stall.Jun 7, 1995 · N8754 · Destroyed NTSB NYC94FA165Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8-KCAB · Chatsworth, NJThe 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.Sep 2, 1994 · N8670V · Destroyed NTSB MIA94FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Pontotoc, MSThe pilot in command's failure to maintain altitude while manuevering resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and then the ground.Jan 22, 1994 · N88255 · Destroyed NTSB FTW94FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Saratoga, ARThe pilot-in-command's performance of aerobatics at an altitude where it was not possible to maintain clearance.Oct 30, 1993 · N130KS · Substantial damage NTSB DEN93FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Elk Springs, COThe performance of a stall/spin at an altitude inadequate for recovery and level off.Jul 29, 1993 · N5035K · Destroyed NTSB FTW93FA187Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Texas City, TXThe pilot's failure to recover from the intentional maneuver for undetermined reasons.Jun 12, 1993 · N2977A · Destroyed NTSB LAX93LA030Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Pahrump, NVThe pilot misjudged the pull up altitude.Nov 5, 1992 · N57644 · Destroyed NTSB NYC91LA024Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Buckland, MAThe pilot's failure to execute an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude sufficient to clear the stand of trees.Nov 4, 1990 · N5039K · Destroyed NTSB DEN91FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Belen, NMThe pilot misjudged the aircraft's altitude (ground clearance) above the desert terrain.Oct 26, 1990 · N5058J · Destroyed NTSB LAX90LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Phoenix, AZThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane.Jun 7, 1990 · N50353 · Destroyed NTSB MKC89FA153Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Broken Bow, NEImproper 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.Jul 4, 1989 · N8636V · Destroyed NTSB CHI88FA240Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Oswego, ILInadequate design inthe manufacture of the pilot's seat which failed during intentional aerobatic maneuvers for which the aircraft including the seat were intended.Sep 20, 1988 · N50702 · Destroyed NTSB LAX88DVD04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Geyserville, CADuring 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…Jun 5, 1988 · N5061W · Destroyed NTSB CHI88FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Lawrenceville, ILWhile 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…Oct 31, 1987 · N41682 · Destroyed NTSB ATL86FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Springfield, TNThe 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…Dec 15, 1985 · N2697Z · Destroyed NTSB ATL85FA278Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Proctor, WVThe 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…Aug 30, 1985 · N4195Y · Substantial damage NTSB NYC85FA185Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Fall River, MAWitnesses 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…Jul 21, 1985 · N5504B · Destroyed NTSB FTW84FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Kiefer, OKThe 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…Mar 17, 1984 · N5502V · Destroyed NTSB ATL83FA213Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Calhoun, GAThe plt had flown to the arpt to perform aerobatic maneuvers at a fly-in. He had a low altitude waiver to perform down to 500 ft AGL. Before the flight, he told several spectators he was going to do a maneuver right after takeoff. Witnesses reported that the…Jun 4, 1983 · N111UD · Destroyed NTSB LAX82FA225Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Westley, CAThe 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…Jun 20, 1982 · N2661Z · Destroyed NTSB ATL82FLQ06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Mayfield, KYThe aircraft crashed while the pilot was performing an aerobatic routine at an airshow. After about 7 minutes in an 8 minute act, the pilot performed an 8-point roll at about 200 ft AGL, then pulled up into a hammerhead stall. After a hammerhead turn to the…Jun 13, 1982 · N50352 · Destroyed NTSB MKC82FCD07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Fairfield, IAThe pilot stated that he intended to fly down the runway to have a photographer take pictures to be used in publicity for airshows. After several passes (one inverted), the pilot landed to talk with the photographer. The photographer stated they agreed that a…Apr 26, 1982 · N5035N · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FA110Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · San Carlos, CAJul 25, 1981 · N4112Y · Destroyed NTSB DEN81FA039Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Langdon, NDJun 5, 1981 · N31258 · Destroyed NTSB CHI81FA041Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Maria Stein, OHApr 2, 1981 · N2754Z · Destroyed NTSB LAX81FUJ11Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Bouse, AZNov 27, 1980 · N50409 · Destroyed NTSB ATL81FA010Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Woodland, GAOct 30, 1980 · N4108Y · Destroyed NTSB MIA81FA006Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Ft Lauderdale, FLOct 21, 1980 · N99AM · Destroyed NTSB CHI80FA049Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Clifton, ILJun 22, 1980 · N4PM · Destroyed NTSB MIA80FA067Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Marathon, FLJun 8, 1980 · N4127Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FA031Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · San Fernando, CADec 22, 1979 · N5032K · Substantial damage NTSB IAD80FA012Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Churchton, MDNov 25, 1979 · N444HG · Destroyed NTSB IAD79FA038Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Queenstown, MDMar 7, 1979 · N31278 · Destroyed NTSB IAD79FA022Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Wade, NCDec 11, 1978 · N5026C · Destroyed NTSB OAK78FA051Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Truckee, CANov 1, 1978 · N4180Y · Destroyed NTSB OAK79FA002Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Palo Alto, CAOct 12, 1978 · N88321 · Destroyed NTSB OAK78FA043Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Caruthers, CAAug 18, 1978 · N5506Y · Destroyed NTSB IAD78FA114Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Princeton, KYAug 10, 1978 · N205HL · Destroyed NTSB FTW78FA062Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Lake Dallas, TXJul 22, 1978 · N68513 · Destroyed