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NTSB investigations: Bellanca 7GCBC, 1982

12 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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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\") = 1982
    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"

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NTSB MIA83LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · New Port Richey, FLAccording to the instructor (CFI), the tail wheel equipped aircraft veered left and headed toward trees after the tail rose, but while the main wheels were still on the ground. He attempted to recover with right rudder and brakes. Fearing a ground loop, the…Dec 18, 1982 · N88214 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA83FYM01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · 1/4nm S. Of Peo, ORThe pilot and passenger were on a pleasure flight over the willamette river. The passenger stated that after following the river the aircraft began to climb and turn east. There was a sudden jolt and the plane began to spin and impacted the water.Oct 10, 1982 · N57457 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA393Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Bracketville, TXPilot stated that while flying low over a ranch looking for lost cows, he flew into high powerlines. He also stated thathe was aware that the powerlines were in the area.Sep 24, 1982 · N8744V · DestroyedNTSB ANC82DA085Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Mt. Range, AKDownhill takeoff into gusty crosswind raised wing which pilot could not control with aileron. Wing dragged and aircraft nosed over after 200 foot roll.Sep 7, 1982 · N62972 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA149Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · North Adams, MAThe pilot reported that during the landing roll-out, the aircraft had slowed to about 20 mph when it started to veer slightly to the left. He stated that a slight right rudder and brake correction was made and the plane veered to the right. Reportedly, he was…Jul 10, 1982 · N11690 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82FTC06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBellance 7GCBC · Pinedale, WYDuring a running takeoff the pilot allowed the aircraft to lose control. The aircraft went off the runway, swerved, bounced into the air and nosed over.Jun 23, 1982 · N57508 · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA190Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Mt. Pleasant, TXAfter takeoff from runway 17, the pilot departed the traffic pattern and was about 1.5 miles north of the airport when the engine coughed. He immediately turned back toward the airport, but shortly thereafter, the engine lost all power. He decided to land on…May 22, 1982 · N5045G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82DA150Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Deeth, NVThe pilot chose to land on an abandoned highway on a heading of 240 degrees. Reportedly, the winds were from the northeast at 8 gusting 18 knots. While making a wheel landing, a gust of wind was encountered about when enough speed had been lost to lower the…Apr 29, 1982 · N8943 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82DA041Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Thermopolis, WYDuring a landing in a hay meadow the pilot touched down long, due to a tailwind, and turned uphill to avoid hitting a fence and ditch. The aircraft ground looped breaking the right wheel strut.Mar 11, 1982 · N88247 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FRJ08Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Near Texarkana, ARDuring flight, the aircraft struck a powerline about 70 ft above the red river. The aircraft crashed in the river and drifted about 2 miles before it was recovered. The passenger's body was recovered on 03/21/82 and the pilot's body was recovered on 05/15/83…Feb 21, 1982 · N53731 · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB LAX82DA035Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · San Clementine, CADuring flight, the pilot observed an area of sloping terrain that appealed to him as a prospective piece of land to purchase. He stated that he got too low and slow with the sun in his eyes as he circled the area. The right wing struck the ground and the…Jan 4, 1982 · N8630V · Substantial damage