NTSB investigations: Bellanca 7ECA, 1995
7 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
| 1972 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1995
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1995
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 CHI96LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Mason, MIthe improper application of the throttle by the pilot resulting in a delayed engine response, and the improper decision by the pilot to make a long fast touchdown requiring the need to take off under powerlines.NTSB ANC95FA147Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Palmer, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the terrain.NTSB CHI95LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Naperville, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack or recent experience in tailwheel equipped aircraft and failure to abort the takeoff early enough to prevent the accident.NTSB CHI95LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Higginsville, MOthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the attempted takeoff. The gusty crosswind was a factor.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.