NTSB investigations: Bellanca 7GCBC, AK
90 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.
Cases per year
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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\" = 'AK' 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 ('1220601'))
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" = 'AK' 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 ('1220601'))
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 ANC26LA071Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBellanca 7GCBC · Skwentna, AKNTSB ANC24LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Knik, AKThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ANC23LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s excessive application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC23LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB ANC21LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Birchwood, AKThe pilot's use of excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC20CA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Palmer, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA19CA501Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's overapplication of brakes during landing on unimproved terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC17FA009Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at an altitude too low to allow for recovery from an intentional aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of knowledge of the stall performance characteristics of the airplane modified…NTSB GAA17CA001Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s improper crosswind correction, which resulted in a loss of pitch control and nose-over.NTSB ANC16CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath during landing, which resulted in an unintended touchdown before the chosen landing area.NTSB ANC14CA010Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Soldotna, AKThe operation of the airplane by the uncertificated student pilot, his failure to recognize conditions conducive to structural icing, and subsequent decision to depart in conditions conducive to structural icing, resulting in a severe icing encounter and…NTSB ANC12FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Homer, AKThe pilot's failure to see and avoid high tension power lines.NTSB ANC12CA078Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Talkeetna, AKThe flight instructor's and student pilot's excessive application of brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ANC12CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ANC12CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Aniak, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing.NTSB ANC09CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll at an off-airport site.NTSB ANC09CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ANC08LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Chugiak, AKThe flight instructor's lack of remedial action to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a berm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his lack…NTSB ANC08LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Tetlin, AKThe instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student, resulting in a loss of control while landing.NTSB ANC05FA144Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed to avoid a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of control, a stall/spin, and impact with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were an aerobatic maneuver, and a stall/spin.NTSB ANC05LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent uncontrolled descent into a lake. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.NTSB ANC05CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a collision with willows and a creek bank. A factor associated with the accident was the soft landing area.NTSB ANC02LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Akiak, AKThe unsuitable and soft terrain in the area of a precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing factors in the accident were a false indication of smoke in the airplane during cruise flight, and weather conditions consisting of haze/smoke…NTSB ANC02LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Wasilla, AKThe unqualified pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site which resulted in an in-flight collision with a power line. Factors associated with the accident are the unqualified pilot's failure to see and avoid a power line, an unmarked power line, and…NTSB ANC02LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Yakutat, AKThe collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll due to a fractured main gear leg strut.NTSB ANC01LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Mentasta, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and a variable wind.NTSB ANC01LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight during the landing flare. A factor in the accident was the student's abrupt airplane control.NTSB ANC00LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to remove all contaminated fuel from the fuel system. A factor associated with the accident was an unsuitable terrain condition for landing.NTSB ANC99LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were a windshear, and a short runway area.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 ANC93LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Delta River, AKThe pilots failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.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 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 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 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 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 ANC87LA113Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Happy Valley, AKThe aircraft struck the mountain at the 4000 foot level. At the time of the accident several witnesses stated that the weather was IFR, low ceiling, ground fog, and the prevailing visibility was less than one mile.NTSB ANC86LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Kuskatan River, AKDuring the takeoff roll on a River gravel bar, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back.NTSB ANC86LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Deshka River, AKThe pilot stated while landing at an unimproved airstrip the aircraft's left main landing gear struck a bush causing the aircraft to ground loop.NTSB ANC86LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Valdez, AKExamination of the aircraft fuel system revealed that water was found in the fuel lines.NTSB ANC86LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion Citabria 7GCBC · Ptarmigan Pass, AKThe pilot-in-command stated that just after departure. He spotted a moose and made a low circle above the moose. He leveled off and attempted to pull the aircraft up. The nose of the aircraft pitched down and the airplane crashed to the ground.NTSB SEA85LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCB · Yakutat, AKDuring arrival, the plt extended his traffic pattern to allow another acft to depart. He reported that after he turned on final apch, his acft encountered a downdraft & hit the ground short of the rwy.NTSB ANC85LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Holitna River, AKDuring takeoff the plt noted a partial loss of power, the plt elected precautionary landing on the remaining frozen lake. During the turn the acft stalled and crashed. The fuel system was found contaminated with ice and water.NTSB ANC84LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Nunavachak, AKThe plt of a Piper PA-32, N4143W, was taking off toward the west-northwest on a tidal beach at the same time that another plt was taxiing west onto the beach. The other plt was taxiing a high wing, Bellanca 7GCBC, N2677Z. The Bellanca was angling down onto…NTSB ANC84FA052Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Anchorage, AKThe student plt reported that when he was on final apch to land, the acft encountered turbulence at about 40 ft AGL, then bounced on the rwy. He applied power to go around, but lost directional control. The acft yawed left, veered off the rwy, knocked over a…