NTSB investigations: Bellanca 7ECA, CA
58 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bellanca 7ECA. 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.
Cases per year
| 1976 | 2 |
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| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1220460'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1220460'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 WPR23LA341Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · El Cajon, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR19CA067Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Chino, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA16CA197Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Ramona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in variable wind conditions.NTSB WPR14CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CAThe flight instructor's failure to correct for the student pilot's loss of aircraft control in a timely manner during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's inability to see the taxiway sign from the rear seat.NTSB WPR13CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · San Martin, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR13CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the touchdown and landing roll.NTSB WPR13CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR13CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Tehachapi, CAThe non-instrument-rated pilot's continued descent into instrument meteorological conditions during the landing approach and his loss of situational awareness, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB LAX05CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Malibu, CAa partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX05CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a collision with an runway sign.NTSB LAX04FA301Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Malibu, CAThe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout and their failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.NTSB LAX04CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Groveland, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with terrainNTSB LAX04LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Oxnard, CAthe failure of the pin that secured the right rudder pedal to the brake cylinder arm due to improper installation of the pin. Also causal was the manufacturer's confusing maintenance instructions regarding the installation of the right rudder pedal pin and…NTSB LAX03LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Livermore, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.NTSB LAX01LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB LAX99LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Livermore, CAThe failure of the no. 3 cylinder exhaust valve due to the operator's failure to adhere to recommended overhaul periods set by the engine manufacturer. A factor in the accident was the operator's failure to comply with the manufacturer's mandatory service…NTSB LAX98FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Tracy, CAThe pilot's low operating altitude and his failure to maintain appropriate clearance during low level maneuvering flight. Contributing factors were transmission wires and the physical impairment that resulted from the effects of the over-the-counter…NTSB LAX95LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CAthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the conventional gear aircraft during an aborted landing attempt. Factors in the accident were the student's high and fast approach and his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point.NTSB LAX95FA119Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CAThe pilot's improper climb attitude which resulted in a momentary loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB LAX95LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Long Beach, CAFailure of the right main tire, and subsequent failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB LAX94LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Concord, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's limited expereince in tailwheel aircraft.NTSB LAX94LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Santa Paula, CAA failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the tailwheel airplane following touchdown. The pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane was a factor in the accident.NTSB LAX93LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Palo Alto, CAThe pilots inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and his resultant loss of directional control.NTSB LAX92LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Apple Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall. Contributing to this accident was engine fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX92LA046Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Fremont, CAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an airspeed above the stall speed. His over confidence in his personal ability, lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and his inadequate training in acrobatic flight were factors in the accident.NTSB LAX91LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Redlands, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX90LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB LAX88LA302Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Dunsmuir, CAJust after takeoff, the airplane gained just enough altitude to clear trees at the end of the runway. The pilot turned up a valley to gain altitude. The airplane was gaining altitude at 150 fpm, however, the valley turned into a box canyon and the airplane…NTSB LAX88LA280Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Palo Alto, CAAll of the pilot's prior flight training was done in tailwheel type aircraft. The pilot had made four full stop landings during the pattern practice instructional session and he said that he experienced directional control problems during each of the…NTSB LAX88LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CAFailure to adequately supervise the flight and recover from the student pilot's bounced landing.NTSB LAX88LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CAAt the end of a local pleasure flight, during the landing roll, the pilot lost control of the aircraft and ground looped. There were no reported mechanical failures or malfunctions of the aircraft.NTSB LAX87FA341Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CAThe 70-hour student plt had recently passed the pvt plt written exam & had completed most of the flt trng for certification. He was looking forward to becoming a licensed plt. While on a personal flt, the plt flew over his brother's residence & was observed…NTSB LAX87LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Palo Alto, CAThe acft went out of control and ran off the rwy. The student plt indicated that on his first apch his altitude was too high and he was aligned to the left of the rwy. He initiated a go-around and made a second attempt. During the flare on his second apch the…NTSB LAX86LVM02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CAThe acft ground looped to the left after landing. The student plt said he attempted with rudder and aileron to regain directional control but failed. After rolling into the grass the acft nosed over. The plt said he should have held the stick back to assure…NTSB LAX86LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Turlock, CAThe acft made a forced lndg after a loss of power during a descent. The plt stated that the eng RPM decreased to 1100 with all other gauges in the green. He also said he could not get the fuel drain sumpt to drain as it was frozen shut during preflt. The plt…NTSB SEA85LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Rio Vista, CAThe instructor plt (CFI) reported that during a bounced landing recovery, the student plt held the acft in a 3-point attitude above the rwy. As airspeed decayed, the (CFI) took control & added full power. However, the right wing dropped & grazed rising…NTSB LAX85FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 73CA · Porterville, CAThe acft crashed after an inflt loss of control during both the landing flare & subsequent go around attempt. The plt stated that he was approaching touchdown in a three point attitude when 'a gust of wind suddenly pushed (the acft) to the right of the…NTSB LAX84FA429Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Julian, CAAfter takeoff several 360 deg climbing turns were made to gain alt to clear the mountain ridge. The ridge was approached at 4800 ft MSL with the plt expecting a thermal lift over the 5500 ft level which had been encountered many times before. At 4800 ft MSL…NTSB LAX84LA316Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · King City, CAThe acft right wing dragged the ground shortly after takeoff; the acft cartwheeled and came to rest against a tractor. The plt reported that he began a turn at 500 ft AGL and the acft entered an accelerated stall. A passenger reported thatthe acft became…NTSB LAX84LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Healdsburg, CAThe plt reported that a gust of wind pushed up the left wing & the acft veered off the rwy. The acft then went down a shallow grade & impacted bushes. He reported the wind was from 330 deg at 10 gusting 18 KTS.NTSB LAX84LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Murrieta, CAThe acft nosed over during landing rollout. The plt reported the acft speed on final was 80 mph which is faster than normal. The acft touched down about 900 ft down the 2682 ft rwy. The landing was on rwy 15 and the wind was from 045 degrees at 4 KTS. The plt…NTSB LAX82DA318Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Hayward, CAWhile landing on runway 28R, the plane veered off the left side of the runway and was damaged.NTSB LAX82FVD09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Sonoma, CAControl was lost during takeoff when, according to the pilot's statement, a sudden extreme wind gust caused the aircraftto change its heading. The aircraft contacted water at the side of the runway and came to rest nose down. Winds were reportedly gusting to…NTSB LAX81DVG07Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7ECA · Red Bluff, CANTSB LAX80FA141Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 7ECA · Lake Mathews, CANTSB LAX80DVD33Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7ECA · Shelter Cove, CANTSB LAX80FVG49Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 7ECA · Winters, CANTSB LAX80FVD24Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7ECA · Oakland, CANTSB LAX79DVA52Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7ECA · Kernville, CANTSB OAK79FVM04Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7ECA · Hollister, CA