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Fatal NTSB investigations: Bellanca 8GCBC

29 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bellanca 8GCBC. 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 ('1220803')) 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 ('1220803'))
  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 ('1220803'))
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 WPR20LA141Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Byron, CAThe tow airplane pilot’s loss of control resulting from the glider pilot’s failure to maintain a proper altitude behind the tow airplane, which caused the tail of the tow airplane to be lifted upward and the tow airplane to pitch nose down while at a low…May 9, 2020 · N4116Y · Destroyed NTSB CEN12LA336Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Zahl, NDThe non-certificated pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain airplane control after a total loss of engine power.Jun 4, 2012 · N88095 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00FA093Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGray Questair Venture · Sylmar, CAThe pilots' inadequate visual lookout in visual conditions and class 'E' airspace. Contributing to the accident were the initial position report location and the approach speed of the Questair.Feb 7, 2000 · N869DG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB ANC97FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Tatitlek, AKThe command pilots of both airplanes inadequate visual outlook which led to their failure to see and avoid each other's airplane. A factor associated with the accident was sunglare.Apr 9, 1997 · N59AK · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB BFO95FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · East Moriches, NYthe structural failure of the wing for undetermined reasons.Aug 19, 1995 · N86587 · Destroyed NTSB SEA94FA123Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Challis, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.May 21, 1994 · N86980 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94GA076Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Usaf Academy, COLoss of control in flight for an undetermined reason.Jan 28, 1994 · N7634S · Destroyed NTSB BFO93FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Berlin, MDFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during pullup from an attempted banner pickup, which resulted in a stall.Jul 12, 1993 · N88189 · Destroyed NTSB CHI91DER08Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · St. Hilaire, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering.Jun 28, 1991 · N8714V · Destroyed NTSB NYC87FA272Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Martha Vineyard, MAThe plt was involved in commerical fishing operations as a spotter and to direct the closing of nets around schools of tuna. While directing the closing of a net, the fish being netted reversed course and started to escape from the open net. The plt dove at a…Aug 18, 1987 · N5060K · Destroyed NTSB MKC87FA131Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Holdrege, NEWitnesses stated that the aircraft was performing a loop when the left wing failed upward and rearward causing the aircraft to plummet to the ground, out of control. The aircraft appeared to have been in trouble during the loop entry and throughout the…Jul 8, 1987 · N87099 · Destroyed NTSB BFO86FA047Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Woodbine, MDWitnesses observed the aircraft nose over into a dive after the glider it had been towing released. They then saw it roll and during the roll the left wing departed the aircraft. The CFI in the glider had observed the pilot of N53899 perform what appeared to…Sep 14, 1986 · N53899 · Destroyed NTSB ANC83FA042Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Melozi Hot Spgs, AKAcft deptd a private airstrip with no flt plan and was later reported overdue. Acft wreckage was found on sept. 27, 1984. Debris was scattered near the bottom of a 1000 ft box canyon cliff. The main fuselage was found in a lake at the bottom of the canyon.…Feb 1, 1983 · N8639V · Destroyed NTSB DEN81FTG12Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Rugby, NDJun 24, 1981 · N8558V · Substantial damage NTSB ANC81FA058Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Palmer, AKMay 2, 1981 · N8757V · Destroyed NTSB ANC80FA104Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Anchorage, AKSep 29, 1980 · N2975E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC80FA096Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Glenallen, AKSep 1, 1980 · N88286 · Destroyed NTSB ATL80FA077Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Banks, MSJul 24, 1980 · N8652V · Destroyed NTSB FTW78FPJ29Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Hinton, OKJul 1, 1978 · N86899 · Destroyed NTSB DEN78FA042Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Nunn, COMay 13, 1978 · N8658V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77FA028Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Mound City, MOJun 22, 1977 · N88167 · Destroyed NTSB ANC77FA038Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AKApr 8, 1977 · N8749V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77FKQ07Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Edwards, MSApr 7, 1977 · N86981 · Destroyed NTSB OAK77FA004Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Las Vegas, NVOct 25, 1976 · N86975 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC76AA111Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Livengood, AKJul 15, 1976 · N8757V · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB MIA76FKJ22Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Wheeler, ALSep 29, 1975 · N86613 · Destroyed NTSB ANC76AA033Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Willow, AKSep 14, 1975 · N33EV · Destroyed NTSB DEN75AD041Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Akron, COFeb 3, 1975 · N88153 · Destroyed NTSB MIA75FKJ28Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Meridianville, ALAug 18, 1974 · N86912 · Destroyed