NTSB investigations: Bellanca 7GCBC
341 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bellanca 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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NTSB SEA97LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Columbus, MTthe pilot passenger failed to maintain clearance from the power line.NTSB NYC97LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Harrisonburg, VAthe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. A contributing factor was the transmission line.NTSB ANC97LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Koyuk, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the winds gusts and crosswind.NTSB ANC96FA149Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Glennallen, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled collision with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's use of a medication with sedative…NTSB CHI96LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Munich, NDthe pilot allowed his airspeed to get too low and encountered a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control due to misuse of the controls for wind drift correction and improper use…NTSB LAX96LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Hemet, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the inadvertent stall while performing a short field landing.NTSB LAX95LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Santa Rosa, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's improper use of the brakes and the soft terrain were factors in this accident.NTSB NYC95LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Farmingdale, NJthe pilot's improper inflight decision and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing over unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX95LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Long Beach, CAthe inadvertent entanglement of the banner tow cable with the rudder control system, which resulted in a full and uncorrectable deflection of the rudder, and the pilot's inability to control the aircraft.NTSB LAX95FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Modesto, CAThe pilot lost control of the airplane for an unknown reason.NTSB LAX95LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · San Martin, CAthe failure of the pilot to attain takeoff speed and maintain directional control from a grass airstrip and his improper preflight of the runway for obstructions.NTSB LAX95LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Carson City, NVthe pilot's improper use of the brakes.NTSB FTW94LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Englewood, COThe pilot's inadvertent groundloop of the airplane.NTSB NYC94LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Lewisburg, WVThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision, inadvertent VFR flight into IMC, and failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance which resulted in inflight collision with trees. A factor was inadequate altitude.NTSB BFO93LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Wauseon, OHThe pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind which resulted in loss of directional control during the flare/touchdown. A factor in the accident was the crosswind component.NTSB BFO93LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Mattawamkeag, ME1) The pilot's initiation of an excessive maneuver (steep bank turn) at 400 feet above the ground, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and 2) the pilot's lack of recognition of the nature of the emergency, causing a delay in performing remedial action to…NTSB ANC93LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Delta River, AKThe pilots failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB NYC93LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion Citabria 7-GCBC · Fire Island, NYFailure of the #4 cylinder valve stem.NTSB ANC93LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. A factor was the pilot's improper in flight planning/decision.NTSB CHI93LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Vassar, MIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.NTSB CHI93LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Bismarck, NDThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane en route to ensure adequate fuel to complete the flight.NTSB SEA93LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Arco, IDA leaking crankshaft oil seal, and snow on the landing area.NTSB BFO92LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Bally, PAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB SEA92LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Wenatchee, WAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop and aircraft impact with terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB NYC92LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Bedford, NHPhysical impairment of the pilot as the result of alcohol consumption, resulting in his failure or inability to maintain control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgement in buzzing residences and his failure…NTSB DEN92LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Longmont, COLoss of directional control during landing roll by the pilot under instruction. A factor was: inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor.NTSB CHI92LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7 Gcbc · Quinn, SDThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout.NTSB MIA92FA008Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Key West, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at an altitude that was too low for recovery. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to jettison the banner when the stall was encountered.NTSB SEA91LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Kaycee, WYInadequate clearance with the vehicle and the pilot's failure to obtain proper assistance for the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were 1) the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, 2) the vehicle, and 3) high density altitude conditions.NTSB ANC91LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Seward, AKThe pilot-in-command's (PIC) failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the high terrain.NTSB DEN91LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Longmont, COThe pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind. Factors were: a crosswind condition, and the pilot's total lack of experience.NTSB SEA91LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Newcastle, WYThe fracture failure of the landing gear axle.NTSB CHI91LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Hillsbord, WIDirectional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a drainage ditch.NTSB SEA91LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Boise, IDThe pilot's delaying remedial action after a poor landing approach.NTSB ANC90LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Eielson Afb, AKThe cfi's failure to take timely action when the dual student did not attain a proper touch down point.NTSB ANC90LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Kayak Island, AKThe pilot's failure to use a suitable area to taxi for takeoff. The hidden obstruction (log) was a related factor.NTSB ATL90LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Rockingham, NCPilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a landing.NTSB MKC90LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Springdale, ARThe banner tow pick up equipment became entangled resulting in a jammed rudder and restricted aircraft control.NTSB ANC89LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Chitina, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climb out, which resulted in the acft stalling and impacting the terrain.NTSB ANC89LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Killey River, AKThe pilot failed to assure sufficient alt was obtained to compensate for the downdrafts near the ridge line.NTSB ANC89FA057Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Eklutna, AKThe pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA89LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Sitka, AKThe pilot's continuing the takeoff despite the large boat wake and gusting wind. A contributing factor was the pilot's low flight time in this type of aircraft.NTSB NYC89LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Lakewood, NJThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind conditions.NTSB ATL89FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Jackson, GAThe pilot's improper handling of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude, and complacency…NTSB LAX89FA083Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPitts S2B · Ramona, CAThe Pitts pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Contributing factor(s) was: inadequate radio communications by the Pitts pilot.NTSB ANC88LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Quartz Creek, AKAccording to the flight instructor, he and the student pilot attended a picnic and were returning. During the departure, and while attempting a step taxi turn, they struck the trees along the shoreline.NTSB NYC88LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Laconia, NHThe plt stated that after pickup on a banner tow operation, the tow became twisted and he elected to return and release. On downwind, the acft began a rapid descent which the plt could not compensate for, even after releasing the banner and adding power.…NTSB LAX88LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Dorris, CADuring a local pleasure flt, just as the airplane touched down, an antelope ran across the rwy. The plt swerved the airplane to avoid the animal, exited the runway and collided with the terrain. There were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the…NTSB NYC88FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Livermore Falls, METhe citabria 7GCBC was observed to make a loop. The left wing bent upward at the strut attach point as the aircraft was at the bottom of the loop and recovering to level flight. The aircraft was then observed to descend in a right spiral and not recover prior…NTSB CHI88DER02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Warroad, MNThe aircraft experienced a loss of control and rapid descent onto the ice in what witnesses described as a spin type maneuver from a low altitude. The purpose of the flight was a low level photo mission. The aircraft was destroyed. The pilot and passenger…