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Fatal NTSB investigations: Champion 7GCBC

30 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Champion 7GCBC. 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 ('21101PK')) 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 ('21101PK'))
  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 ('21101PK'))
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 ANC24FA091Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportChampion 7GCBC · Ninilchik, AKOn September 13, 2024, about 0803 Alaska daylight time (AKDT), a Champion (Citabria) 7GCBC, N8CK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ninilchik, Alaska. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as…Sep 13, 2024 · N8CK · Substantial damage NTSB WPR24FA226Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Eatonville, WAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid trees, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 7, 2024 · N3464D · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09LA277Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Surrey, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an abrupt pull-up maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynammic stall at low altitude.May 3, 2009 · N5106T · Destroyed NTSB NYC01FA201Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Sedgwick, METhe failure of the pilot to maintain control while maneuvering.Aug 5, 2001 · N80195 · Destroyed NTSB CHI98LA361Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion BL-7-GCBC · Upham, NDThe pilot's steep pull and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's handling qualities, and a lack of recent experience in the airplane.Sep 26, 1998 · N311DM · Destroyed NTSB SEA97FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7-GCBC · Creswell, ORthe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft, while recovering from a spin, which resulted in failure and separation of the right wing tip and adjacent wing fabric (skin).Jan 19, 1997 · N9677S · Destroyed NTSB MIA97FA047Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Fort Lauderdale, FLIntentional aerobatics at too low an altitude that did not allow for recovery from an intentional maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the operation of the airplane at an overgross weight condition.Dec 26, 1996 · N7596F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC96FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Farmingdale, NJthe pilot's improper handling of the airplane during a banner pickup maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with the ground. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.Jul 18, 1996 · N7557F · Destroyed NTSB SEA92FA130Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Prosser, WAInadequate inflight planning/preparation and airspeed was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: an uncontrolled stall/spin.Jun 20, 1992 · N1812G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA340Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Lake Elsinore, CAThe in-flight failure of the right elevator. Factors relating to this accident was the pilot's decision to perform aerobatics at an improper altitude.Aug 2, 1991 · N1693G · Destroyed NTSB NYC85FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Cape May, NJThe tow plane came in for a banner pickup. The ground handler holding the tail of the double banner had his left foot caught by the banner as it went airborne. The ground handler was carried 50 to 100 ft in the air prior to falling to the ground. The ground…Jul 4, 1985 · N1880G · No damage NTSB ATL82FIG09Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Woodbine, MDAfter taking off from runway 21, the pilot made a left turn-out then reentered a downwind for runway 03. At about the same time, a Cessna 150 was departing from runway 21 and a glider entered the pattern to land on runway 03. Two witnesses observed the…Jun 18, 1982 · N5153X · Destroyed NTSB ANC79FA041Accident · 3 fatalClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Ruby, AKMar 26, 1979 · N5108X · Destroyed NTSB DEN77FA060Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Tensleep, WYSep 27, 1977 · N8363V · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77FA005Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7GCBC · Lincoln, KSNov 20, 1976 · N1852G · Destroyed NTSB ANC76AA111Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Livengood, AKJul 15, 1976 · N8757V · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB DEN76AD035Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7GCBC · Delta, COFeb 22, 1976 · N9010L · Destroyed NTSB ANC76AA054Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Bettles, AKDec 18, 1975 · N5137T · Destroyed NTSB IAD75AI067Accident · 2 fatalClosedAeronca 7GCBC · West Hamlin, WVJun 24, 1975 · N8345V · Destroyed NTSB MKC75FCQ51Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7GCBC · Hill City, KSJun 6, 1975 · N269S · Destroyed NTSB ANC74AA015Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7GCBC · Healy, AKJul 31, 1973 · N5248X · Substantial damage NTSB ANC73AA047Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7GCBC · Mcgrath, AKMay 26, 1973 · N7517F · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73FUM29Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7GCBC · La Jolla, CAApr 14, 1973 · N6356N · Destroyed NTSB SEA72AS031Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7GCBC · Holbrook, IDFeb 13, 1972 · N7520F · Destroyed NTSB FTW72AF045Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7GCBC · Sanger, TXJan 18, 1972 · N5081X · Destroyed NTSB ANC72AA024Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7GCBC · Prescott, AZNov 20, 1971 · N9002L · Destroyed NTSB SEA72AS016Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7GCBC · North Bend, WAOct 10, 1971 · N5079X · Destroyed NTSB DEN72AD005Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7GCBC · Morgan, UTJul 30, 1971 · N9028L · Destroyed NTSB DEN70AD055Accident · 1 fatalClosedChampion 7GCBC · Colorado Sps, COMay 17, 1970 · N7549F · Destroyed NTSB DEN69A0021Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7GCBC · Osage, WYOct 22, 1968 · N5131T · Destroyed