NTSB investigations: Bellanca 8GCBC
186 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bellanca 8GCBC. 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 ANC97FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Tatitlek, AKThe command pilots of both airplanes inadequate visual outlook which led to their failure to see and avoid each other's airplane. A factor associated with the accident was sunglare.NTSB IAD97LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL28 · Ledbetter, KYthe pilot's delay in executing a go-around, and his failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.NTSB ANC96LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Iliamna, AKthe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The adverse weather condition was a related factor.NTSB LAX96LA273Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Pacoima, CAa total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA96LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Richland, WAthe pilot's failure to perform a go-around and his subsequent excessive use of the aircraft brakes. The short airstrip length and the pilot's excessive airspeed for the approach were related factors.NTSB MIA96LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Panama City Bch, FLimproper compensation for wind conditions by the second pilot, his inadequate remedial action after the airplane lifted off during a wind gust, and inadequate supervision by the first pilot (PIC). A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty wind…NTSB ANC96LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's attempt to fly into known adverse weather, not maintaining a proper forward visual lookout, and not maintaining a proper altitude while maneuvering the airplane for landing.NTSB ANC96TA011Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. The snow-covered landing surface and the pilot's decision not to perform a go-around were factors.NTSB BFO95FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · East Moriches, NYthe structural failure of the wing for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW95LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Wellington, COFatigue failure of the left main landing gear (spring strut), due to the improper maintenance (grinding) by unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB ANC95TA054Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to verify the position of the parking brake knob prior to landing.NTSB ANC95LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning. A short takeoff area that was covered with soft snow were factors in the accident.NTSB MIA94LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Panama City Bch, FLThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the banner.NTSB CHI94T#A03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca BL28 · Ellendale, NDNTSB ATL94LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Summerdale, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff.NTSB SEA94FA123Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Challis, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB SEA94LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Driggs, IDDirectional control was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: inadequate remedial action.NTSB FTW94GA076Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Usaf Academy, COLoss of control in flight for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC93LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Galbraith Lake, AKThe pilots improper preflight planning/preparation. A factor was the unfavorable wind.NTSB BFO93FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Berlin, MDFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during pullup from an attempted banner pickup, which resulted in a stall.NTSB ATL93T#A01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Billingsley, ALNTSB BFO93LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Reedsville, PATailwheel landing gear system components failing due to their worn condition resulting in the loss of ground steering capability. A factor in this accident was a gusting crosswind encountered during landing roll.NTSB ATL93LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca GC-BC · Panama City, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft and his poor inflight decision to attempt a downwind landing at the 975 foot airfield. A factor was the tail wind condition which existed at the airfield at the timeNTSB ANC92LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Elephant Lake, AKThe dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB CHI92LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI91DER08Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · St. Hilaire, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering.NTSB ANC90LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Ivishak River, AKPilot lost directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed attempt to go-around.NTSB ANC90LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Olson Creek, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain.NTSB BFO90LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Churchville, MDThe pilot not maintaining adequate clearance from the wind sock during an aborted landing. A contributing factor was the presence of another aircraft.NTSB ANC89LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Galbraith Lake, AKThe pilots failure to maintain direction control after aborting takeoff following failure of the tail landing gear tire.NTSB CHI89TL#02Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBellanca Bgcbc · Shell Lake, WINTSB LAX89LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Phoenix, AZDuring the landing roll, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot applied hard left rudder for a few seconds, then the left main tire came off the rim. Subsequently, the left gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest partly off the runway.NTSB NYC88LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Kensington, NHUpon reaching the destination airport, the pilot decided to do a few touch and go landings. The aircraft touched down about 600 feet downfield at about 45-50 mph. The pilot reported that with application of full throttle, the engine hesitated. The aircraft…NTSB ATL88LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Elizabethton, TNThe flt was being accomplished to refamiliarize the commercial plt with the airplane prior to completing the remainder of the training curriculum. One takeoff and ldg had been completed without incident. During the second approach to landing, it was related…NTSB LAX88LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Florence, AZDuring a cross country flight, the engine suddenly quit, restarted, then quit completely. A forced landing was made in a dry wash where the aircraft nosed over during the landing roll. Approximately 4 gallons of fuel was drained from the fuel system. There…NTSB CHI88LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Indianapolis, INFifteen minutes after the pilot had taken off on a tow plane operation he returned to the local arpt. After landing he turned downwind to taxi to the ramp. The wind raised the tail of the tailwheel acft and nosed the acft inverted. The pilot estimated the…NTSB DEN88LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Clovis, NMNTSB LAX88LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · San Diego, CAAs the plt was completing a banner towing opn, he applied pwr to climb from 500' to 1500' to return to the arpt. As he advanced the throttle, the eng began running rough, then lost pwr. He said the cockpit filled with smoke & he released the banner. He…NTSB NYC87FA272Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Martha Vineyard, MAThe plt was involved in commerical fishing operations as a spotter and to direct the closing of nets around schools of tuna. While directing the closing of a net, the fish being netted reversed course and started to escape from the open net. The plt dove at a…NTSB MKC87FA131Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Holdrege, NEWitnesses stated that the aircraft was performing a loop when the left wing failed upward and rearward causing the aircraft to plummet to the ground, out of control. The aircraft appeared to have been in trouble during the loop entry and throughout the…NTSB FTW87LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca Scout · Boyd, TXA private pilot landed on his private strip made of soft sandy soil, the aircraft ground looped breaking the left main gear 'u' bolt and center bolt. The aircraft's left wing contacted the ground causing substantial damage when the aircraft rolled over on its…NTSB NYC87LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Rockaway, NJStudent pilot experienced a rough running engine during cruise flight and decided to make a precautionary landing on a frozen reservior. During landing roll out, the aircraft hit a slushy spot on the ice and nosed over causing substantial damage.NTSB DEN87LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Ovid, COThe plt saw smoke from engine compartment on climb to cruise. He made a forced landing after cirling the field. During landing roll, the plt applied excessive braking and the acft nosed over. There was a post accident fire.NTSB LAX86LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Chino, CAThe acft ground looped in a freshly plowed field during a forced landing after completing a banner tow operation. The plt indicated that he had just entered a downwind traffic pattern for the banner release area when the eng began to run rough and lose power.…NTSB BFO86FA047Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Woodbine, MDWitnesses observed the aircraft nose over into a dive after the glider it had been towing released. They then saw it roll and during the roll the left wing departed the aircraft. The CFI in the glider had observed the pilot of N53899 perform what appeared to…NTSB ANC86LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Bradley Lake, AKDuring the landing roll the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to veer to the right and nosed over on its back. The plt was landing off the arpt on a sand/gravel bar and due to the rough and uneven nature of the terrain was…NTSB ANC86LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 8GCBC · Big Delta, AKThe plt attempted to land on a gravel bar during a hunting flt. He failed to see a wash/ditch on the bar and the right main gear collapsed upon contacting it. The acft then rolled inverted.NTSB BFO85LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Woodbine, MDThe acft nosed over during a hard landing at Woodbine airport, Woodbine, Maryland, while on a check ride.NTSB ANC85LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Lewis River, AKThe pilot stated there was a gust of wind about 10 knots, the pilot was not able to reach flying speed, and the aircraft ran off the departure end of the runway.NTSB MIA85LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Panama City, FLThe plt stated that while taking off in a x-wind he lost control of the acft. The acft contacted the lip of a large drainage ditch, cartwheeled 180 degs to the right and crashed into a ditch.