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NTSB investigations: Bellanca 7GCBC, MT

34 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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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" = 'MT' 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

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\" = 'MT' 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" = 'MT' 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

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 WPR25LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Helena, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.Jun 30, 2025 · N50476 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR19CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Townsend, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a precautionary landing on an uneven, soft surface.Jan 16, 2019 · N822TT · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Ferndale, MTThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff resulting in a decision to rotate early, and a collision with a hangar and subsequent fire.Jun 5, 2016 · N8777 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR14CA384Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Meadow Creek, MTThe pilot's inadequate landing flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.Sep 20, 2014 · N714TM · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · West Yellowstone, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with an approach slope indicator system component.Aug 1, 2013 · N926BW · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Brockton, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with terrain.Mar 5, 2012 · N5542K · Substantial damage NTSB SEA08CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Helena, MTThe failure of the pilot receiving instruction to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.Jul 27, 2008 · N50476 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX07CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Laurel, MTCorrosion and fatigue-induced failure of the landing gear structure.Sep 30, 2007 · N41695 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA04LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Marion, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the gust of wind and the snowbank.Mar 20, 2004 · N90076 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA03LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Helena, MTThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tower during an aborted landing. Factors include landing with a tailwind and a tower.Oct 13, 2002 · N8752 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA99LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Columbus, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A wet runway surface was a factor.Sep 4, 1999 · N8525 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA97LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Columbus, MTthe pilot passenger failed to maintain clearance from the power line.Sep 9, 1997 · N5500L · Substantial damage NTSB DEN84LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Dillon, MTThe plt reported that a nature movie was being made & he was making a short field landing for a film sequence. On the 3rd apch, he made a shorter base leg than normal, then on final apch, the acft stalled & 'slid in'. The left maincollapsed and the left wing…Jun 26, 1984 · N88399 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN83LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Havre, MTThe plt reported that he was taking off from a dirt strip on his farm to check on some cattle from the air. During the takeoff roll, the left main gear went into some mud & pulled the acft to the left. Subsequently, the acft contacted frozen dirt piles & some…Feb 26, 1983 · N7917S · Substantial damage NTSB DEN82DA023Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Havre, MTWhile taking off to help gather cattle, the right axle failed as the left wing was picked up by gusty winds. The plane spun around 180 degrees and flipped over. The pilot reported that the axles were not heavy enough for consistent rough field use.Jan 26, 1982 · N88202 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN82FTI04Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Fairfield, MTOct 31, 1981 · N5542K · Substantial damage NTSB DEN80FA041Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Joplin, MTJun 15, 1980 · N31276 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA80DTI04Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Browning, MTJan 29, 1980 · N5026G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA79FTA08Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Sand Springs, MTJan 25, 1979 · N62972 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA78FTI06Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Havre, MTJan 28, 1978 · N1116E · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77FTA17Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Opheim, MTMay 9, 1977 · N88465 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77FTA08Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Whitewater, MTJan 18, 1977 · N53752 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77FTI06Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Havre, MTJan 3, 1977 · N8663V · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77FA006Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Geyser, MTNov 21, 1976 · N36177 · Destroyed NTSB SEA76FTI30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Inverness, MTJul 6, 1976 · N88310 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76FTA02Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Sand Springs, MTJul 11, 1975 · N62972 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75FTA16Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · White Water, MTApr 11, 1975 · N88465 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75FTA13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Ismay, MTMar 2, 1975 · N11644 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75FTI03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Hogeland, MTJul 26, 1974 · N9183L · Destroyed NTSB SEA74DTA23Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Malta, MTApr 6, 1974 · N57476 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA74AS032Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Hammond, MTJan 27, 1974 · N8542 · Destroyed NTSB SEA74DTA10Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCA · Lodge Pole, MTSep 25, 1973 · N57476 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA73FTA05Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Hammon, MTApr 2, 1973 · N68500 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA72FTI22Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · Hogeland, MTMay 30, 1972 · N9183L · Substantial damage