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NTSB investigations: Bellanca 8KCAB, CA

30 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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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" = 'CA' 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 ('1220801')) 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\" = 'CA' 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 ('1220801'))
  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" = 'CA' 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 ('1220801'))
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 WPR26LA260Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBellanca 8KCAB · Auburn, CAJul 14, 2026 · N5051W · Substantial damage NTSB WPR16FA065Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · San Pedro, CAThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other as they converged nearly head-on, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was sun glare on the pilot.Feb 5, 2016 · N9872R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX02LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Long Beach, CAthe loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.Dec 2, 2001 · N50554 · Destroyed NTSB LAX00FA231Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · San Jose, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons while intentionally performing an aerobatic maneuver.Jun 15, 2000 · N8659V · Destroyed NTSB LAX98LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Van Nuys, CAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind.Jan 27, 1998 · N7921S · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Truckee, CAinternal mechanical failure of the engine due to a progressive failure of the No. 3 connecting rod assembly. A contributing factor was the snow pack which covered the only accessible emergency landing area.Dec 20, 1997 · N5058L · Substantial damage NTSB LAX97LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Alpine, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by an obstruction in the fuel vapor return system. An additional causal finding is the failure of maintenance personnel to properly troubleshoot a discrepancy with the fuel system.Mar 3, 1997 · N5027F · Substantial damage 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.Jun 5, 1995 · N5540K · Substantial damage 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.Jul 4, 1993 · N5036L · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA293Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Shoshone, CAAn electrical short of the battery cable.Jul 7, 1991 · N29BB · Destroyed 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.Aug 22, 1989 · N1119E · Substantial damage 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…Nov 22, 1988 · N8695V · Substantial damage 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…Oct 5, 1988 · N5508H · Destroyed 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…Jun 5, 1988 · N5061W · Destroyed NTSB LAX82FA225Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Westley, CAThe plt made a low pass over a ranch house traveling from nw to se. He then made a second low pass over the swimming pool area traveling in a NE direction, & waved to those standing by the pool. The acft began a 180 reversal turn, entered a steep nose down…Jun 20, 1982 · N2661Z · Destroyed NTSB LAX81FA110Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · San Carlos, CAJul 25, 1981 · N4112Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX81FUA07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 8KCAB · San Pedro, CAApr 21, 1981 · N2576Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DVD30Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Schelleville, CAJul 11, 1980 · N5507R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FA031Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · San Fernando, CADec 22, 1979 · N5032K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FUA01Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 8KCAB · San Pedro, CAOct 4, 1979 · N8716V · Destroyed NTSB OAK79FVD09Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Fremont, CAJan 20, 1979 · N8622V · Substantial damage NTSB OAK79FVM09Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Palo Alto, CAJan 6, 1979 · N2596Z · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78FA051Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Truckee, CANov 1, 1978 · N4180Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX79FUQ05Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Los Alamos, CAOct 22, 1978 · N76KF · Substantial damage NTSB OAK79FA002Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Palo Alto, CAOct 12, 1978 · N88321 · Destroyed NTSB OAK78FA043Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Caruthers, CAAug 18, 1978 · N5506Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX78DA068Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Elcentro, CAAug 18, 1978 · N68557 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78FVD48Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Sonoma, CAJul 20, 1978 · N8734V · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78DUQ04Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Van Nuys, CAOct 12, 1977 · N11859 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74FVM29Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Gilroy, CAMay 24, 1974 · N41817 · Substantial damage