NTSB investigations: Bellanca 8KCAB
182 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bellanca 8KCAB. 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 FTW95FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Joaquin, TXThe performance of aerobatics at low altitude and the inadvertent stall.NTSB LAX95LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Mission Viejo, CAthe loss of engine power due to the failure of company maintenance personnel to correctly connect the throttle arm and throttle linkage during engine installation.NTSB NYC94FA165Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8-KCAB · Chatsworth, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight that failed to detect water- contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power and the pilot's decision to conduct flight at an altitude too low to initiate emergency procedures.NTSB MIA94FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Pontotoc, MSThe pilot in command's failure to maintain altitude while manuevering resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and then the ground.NTSB FTW94LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB-180 · Colo. Springs, COAn inadvertent stall during initial climb following takeoff. A factor was failure by the pilot to maintain directional control.NTSB FTW94LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Westcliffe, COWas failure of the number two connecting rod bearing. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX94LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Buckeye, AZA loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain in the landing area.NTSB FTW94FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Saratoga, ARThe pilot-in-command's performance of aerobatics at an altitude where it was not possible to maintain clearance.NTSB NYC93LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Erwinna, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a nose over. A rough uneven runway, and the pilot's diverted attention are contributing factors.NTSB DEN93FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Elk Springs, COThe performance of a stall/spin at an altitude inadequate for recovery and level off.NTSB CHI93LA250Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Harvel, ILThe pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB LAX93LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Templeton, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain correct airspeed. Factors which contributed to this accident were the improper recovery from a bounced landing and not maintaining directional control of the airplane.NTSB FTW93FA187Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Texas City, TXThe pilot's failure to recover from the intentional maneuver for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX93LA030Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Pahrump, NVThe pilot misjudged the pull up altitude.NTSB NYC92LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Lewisburg, WVThe failure of the instructor pilot to take proper remedial action during a takeoff resulting in a loss of airplane control and subsequent inadvertant stall. Factors related to the accident were the instructor's lack of total, recent and instructional flight…NTSB ATL92LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Wallace, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB ATL92LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8JCAB · Morristown, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during a low pass. A factor in this accident was the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability.NTSB LAX91LA293Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Shoshone, CAAn electrical short of the battery cable.NTSB NYC91LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Pomeroy, OHAn inflight collision with terrain after the pilot became incapacitated due to an allergic reaction to bee stings. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to recognize the situation in time to make the recovery.NTSB NYC91LA024Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Buckland, MAThe pilot's failure to execute an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude sufficient to clear the stand of trees.NTSB DEN91FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Belen, NMThe pilot misjudged the aircraft's altitude (ground clearance) above the desert terrain.NTSB LAX90LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Phoenix, AZThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB SEA90LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Pomeroy, WAA malfunctioning fuel injection system and the pilot's attempted operation above certificated maximum gross weight with a known deficiency in this equipment.NTSB CHI90DEV03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Lawrenceville, ILThe student pilot failure to maintain flying speed. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor in that the instructor allowed the student to let the airspeeed dissipate below stall speed.NTSB MKC90LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Minneapolis, MNFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing. The failed (flat) right main tire was a related factor.NTSB FTW90LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Stephenville, TXImproper planning/decision by the pilot.NTSB LAX89LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Santa Paula, CAFailure of the instructor pilot to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight and to take timely and effective corrective action to the student's improper control inputs.NTSB MKC89FA153Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Broken Bow, NEImproper planning/decision by the pilot by performing acrobatic flight with baggage in the rear cockpit of the aircraft, which probably restricted movement of the flight controls and resulted in uncontrolled flight and a spin.NTSB NYC89LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Manchester, NHThe loss of control and collision with a parked aircraft due to the inadvertent application of the throttle that took place as the pilot was fastening the over the shoulder safety harness while warming the engine in preparation for departure.NTSB LAX89LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Twentynine Palm, CAThe pilot stated that while landing, during the flare, a gust of wind raised the left wing. The pilot corrected just prior to touchdown. When the airplane touched down it ground looped to the right. The airplane ran off the runway and collided with a berm and…NTSB LAX89LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Alpine, CADuring a telephone interview, the pilot stated that he had just recovered from a one turn spin and was in level flight when he felt the airplane pitch up. He added a small amount of nose down trim and the airplane pitched down. He stated that at this point…NTSB CHI88FA240Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Oswego, ILInadequate design inthe manufacture of the pilot's seat which failed during intentional aerobatic maneuvers for which the aircraft including the seat were intended.NTSB NYC88LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Quaker Street, NYThe Bellanca 8KCAB was making a takeoff when it veered to the right. The right main landing gear contacted a rock wall covered by weeds and the aircraft veered further right coming to rest on the right side of the runway. The pilot was unable to explain the…NTSB LAX88DVD04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Geyserville, CADuring an aerobatic maneuver in front of family and friends the pilot entered an intentional spin starting at approximately 500 ft AGL. The aircraft collided with the ground in a nose low, wings level attitude. Witnesses stated that the aircraft did not…NTSB SEA88LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Blackfoot, IDThe pilot lost directional control of the aircraft during gusting crosswinds. During landing rollout the aircraft veered from the centerline of the runway to the right striking a fence. The pilot had only 7 hours of flight time in this aircraft.NTSB CHI88FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Lawrenceville, ILWhile performing aerobatic maneuvers the aircraft entered a spin to the left and did not recover before impacting the ground. The acft entered the spin after the plt announced that this spin would be the last maneuver before landing. The spin was started at…NTSB DEN87LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Taos, NMThe plt attempted to land on rwy 22 with a left quartering x-wind. Drg the landing, the acft bounced twice, then veered to the right & went off the rwy. The plt applied power & initiated a go-around. The acft became airborne, but its right wing struck the…NTSB LAX87LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Tucson, AZThe plt lost control and collided with the surface of runway 24 during initial takeoff climb. The pilot indicated that he encountered a crosswind gust from his left during the initial takeoff/climb. The aircraft right wing or landing gear dragged along the…NTSB ANC86LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Susitna River, AKThe pilot was demonstrating inverted flight to the student pilot and after one minute of flight in that attitude the engine began to run rough and then finally failed. The pilot performed a forced landing and during the landing roll the airplane nosed over.NTSB ATL86FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Springfield, TNThe acft collided with the ground inverted. Witnesses stated that the acft was performing loops prior to the accident. Reportedly, the plt was giving a female companion a 'joy ride'. The plt had recently received his commercial cert. Instrument rating & CFI…NTSB ATL85FA278Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Proctor, WVThe acft was artd msg and was the object of a search from 9-1-85 to 9-12-85. Acft found in remote area of mtns and dense woods by man on foot hunting ginseng on 9-16-85.ND witnesses found. Residents in area reported rain all day on 8-30-85 and it was heavy at…NTSB CHI85LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Germantown, OHOn return to the airfield, the acft lost pwr in the turn to final apch. The plt turned to an unprepared fld in order to avoid obstacles. During the landing roll the acft struck a fence post and fence. The plt stated the accident could have been avoided by…NTSB NYC85FA185Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Fall River, MAWitnesses observed the acft execute an aerial pick up of the aerial advertising banner & climb very steeply away from the ground. Normal eng sounds were reported by the witnesses. The acft was observed to climb to an alt of approx 150 ft, nearly come to a…NTSB ANC84FA190Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Ouzinkie, AKPlt completed 5 turn spin, cockpit began filling with smoke. Electrical equipment was turned off and plt was descending for precautionary landing when elevator control was lost. Acft settled into 75 ft tall trees. Source of fire which resulted in battery…NTSB DEN84LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Longmont, COShortly after lift off from a touch-and-go landing, the engine sputtered and lost power. A forced landing was performed in a field where the aircraft struck a dirt bank and nosed over. No reason was found for the power loss.NTSB NYC84LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Mahaffey, PAThe acft veered off the prepared landing area in tall weeds and rocks where it nosed over. The plt had changed from a gravel rwy to the dirt one because of downdrafts. The 1st landing on the dirt rwy was made on the wheels and when the tail lowered the plt…NTSB FTW84FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Kiefer, OKThe acft was destroyed as it spun into the ground after having been observed doing aerobatics between 800 and 1500 AGL. The maneuvers included barrel rolls and hammerhead stalls. The last maneuver ended in a spin that was said to last ABOUT5 turns before…NTSB ATL83LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Saluda, VAThe acft landed off the rwy and cartwheeled into the tiedown area after the plt lost control during landing. The plt said the wind shifted while he was on final approach. He compensated with power and rudder but does not recall his airspeed. The acft snapped…NTSB ATL83LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8-KCAB-150 · Kennesaw, GABoth aircraft were taxiing simultaneously, in opposite directions on the single parallel taxiway. N5500C was east bound for takeoff. N69113 was westbound on the taxiway after landing on runway 27 and a turn onto the taxiway. The pilot of N5500C stated that…NTSB MIA83LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Bunnell, FLThe plt landed the tailwheel equipped acft on rwy 36 with a wind from 030 deg at 8 KTS. According to the plt, the main gear became bogged in soft sod during the latter part of the landing roll-out & the plane nosed over. The plt reported that he had 1007 hrs…