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NTSB investigations: Bellanca 14-19-3

100 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bellanca 14-19-3. 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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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Bellanca 14-19-3 per year, 1964–2026: 100 cases
1964	7
1965	4
1966	19
1967	10
1968	6
1969	2
1970	5
1971	4
1972	2
1973	1
1974	3
1975	2
1976	1
1977	2
1979	4
1980	1
1981	3
1982	1
1983	2
1984	2
1985	1
1986	2
1987	1
1988	1
1993	1
1994	1
1995	2
1999	1
2000	1
2004	1
2005	1
2008	1
2011	1
2012	1
2013	1
2017	1
2021	1

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3080106', '1250012')) 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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3080106', '1250012'))
  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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3080106', '1250012'))
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 WPR21LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3 · Whitefish, MTA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to accomplish a preflight inspection.Aug 10, 2021 · N1257R · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA558Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 14 19 · Redding, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Aug 27, 2017 · N36KC · Substantial damage NTSB CEN14FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Boerne, TXA defective exhaust system that allowed carbon monoxide to enter the cabin and impair the pilot, rendering him unable to control the airplane.Oct 27, 2013 · N11RC · Destroyed NTSB WPR12LA394Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3 · Healdsburg, CAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump as a result of unidentified debris within the vapor return jet.Aug 30, 2012 · N1299R · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 1419 · Clovis, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.Jan 2, 2011 · N8516R · Substantial damage NTSB DFW08CA149Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 14-13-3A · San Marcos, TXThe failure of the throttle cable clevis swage. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain available for landing.May 2, 2008 · N1255R · Substantial damage NTSB DEN05LA117Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3 · Grand Junction, COA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper fuel selector position. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadvertent stall, the ravine, and the steep drop off embankment.Jul 30, 2005 · N8870R · Substantial damage NTSB DEN04LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Estes Park, COthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain for landing and the mailbox posts.Jul 31, 2004 · N1251R · Substantial damage NTSB ATL00LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 260 B · Cornelia, GAThe pilot's failure to use the checklist, resulting in a wheels-up landing and post-crash fire.Mar 5, 2000 · N8865R · Destroyed NTSB CHI99LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19 · North Platte, NEThe pilot's improper inflight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions.Aug 2, 1999 · N8509R · Substantial damage NTSB BFO96LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL14-19-3 · Toledo, OHan improper splice of the magneto 'P' lead wires, and the pilot's improper positioning of the throttle and mixture controls while he rotated the propeller by hand.Dec 20, 1995 · N7624E · Destroyed NTSB FTW95LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19 · Fort Stockton, TXThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector to a tank with unusable fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 13, 1995 · N1299R · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94FA084Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Wendover, UTInadequate in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: clearance was not maintained and dark night conditions.Mar 14, 1994 · N8885R · Destroyed NTSB FTW93LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Graham, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to the improper position of the fuel tank selector. Factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Feb 12, 1993 · N8876R · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88FA256Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3 · Oak Grove, ALSep 28, 1988 · N7637E · Destroyed NTSB SEA87LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Mahoney Creek, IDDrg arrival, the plt inadvertently lndd at the mohoney Creek arpt with a 2050' strip, instead of the intended arpt (indian Creek) which had a 5000' rwy. The arpt elev was 4618'; the density alt was about 7800'. While landing, an overrun occurred & the landing…Aug 4, 1987 · N8883R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI87FA054Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · West Chicago, ILAt 0850 CST, the plt got a wx briefing for a flt to the dupage arpt. At that time, the current dupage wx was in part: partial obscn, 2 mi vis with fog; also, the plt was given svrl pireps for lgt to mod icing in southern Wisconsin. At 1231, he got a wx…Dec 22, 1986 · N1253R · Destroyed NTSB ATL86FA220Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Toccoa, GAThe plt checked on the acft the day prior to this flt and stated that he did not want it refueled. On the day of the flt he was observed draining fuel from the acft. He air filed an IFR flt plan and stated that he had 3 hrs and 45 mins of fuel and his en…Aug 13, 1986 · N1297R · Destroyed NTSB LAX85LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19 · Paso Robles, CAThe plt pulled the prop through by hand after attempts to start the acft failed. The unoccupied acft started and traveled aprx 200 ft before contacting the left wing of another acft. Inspection revealed the 'p' lead on the left magneto was not grounded. The…Mar 16, 1985 · N8870R · Substantial damage NTSB DEN85FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Pinehill, NMLeft wing failed inflight. Thunderstorms in area at time of crash. Pilot was enroute from California to new jersey, had been flying 4 hours, 18 minutes. Awake at least 7 hours. Transited 1 time zone. No record of weather briefing or flight plan filed. Pilot…Oct 12, 1984 · N8868R · Destroyed NTSB LAX84LA235Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3 · Temple Bar, AZAccording to the plt, he lost directional control during the landing & the acft zig-sagged down the rwy. He did not use brakes for fear of a nose over. On the last 30% of the rwy, he attempted a go-around; however, the acft veered off the rwy & crashed in…Mar 28, 1984 · N8801R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Plainview, TXThe flt reported that the battery was too low to start the engine. A 72 yr old ex-pilot offered to hand prop the plane, but after trying, he then offered to hold the brakes. With the ex-pilot at the controls & holding the brakes, the plt began to hand prop…Feb 11, 1983 · N1264R · Substantial damage NTSB SEA83LA209Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3 · Goldendale, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in flight into adverse weather conditions and clearance from trees not maintained. Factors contributing to the accident included the clouds, low ceilings, and turbulence.Jan 8, 1983 · N8807R · Destroyed NTSB DEN82FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Selfridge, NDOn the previous day the plt received a wx briefing for the flt. He was advised the wx would be marginal VFR in the bismarck area in the morning due to low ceilings & snow. There is no record that the plt received an updated wx briefingprior to departure. The…Feb 22, 1982 · N8869R · Destroyed NTSB LAX82DVG05Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Rio Vista, CAOct 15, 1981 · N7615E · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FKJ35Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Weaver, ALSep 12, 1981 · N36KC · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FA050Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 14-19 · Parker, AZFeb 22, 1981 · N8503R · Destroyed NTSB DEN80DTE76Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-193 · Delta, COSep 7, 1980 · N8844R · Substantial damage NTSB DEN80DTE06Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Center, CONov 16, 1979 · N8525R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FUG05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Corona, CAOct 27, 1979 · N8807R · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FA099Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 14-193 · Ozark, ALJul 4, 1979 · N7644E · Destroyed NTSB FTW79DQD13Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 1419-3 · Pecos, TXJun 22, 1979 · N7628E · Substantial damage NTSB DEN78FTM03Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Delta, UTOct 25, 1977 · N8811R · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77FHM16Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Spring Valley, NYApr 16, 1977 · N8539R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DPJ42Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Duncan, OKJul 20, 1976 · N7611E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76DXQ22Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 1419-3 · Ely, NVOct 18, 1975 · N8844R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DPD14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Ft Worth, TXOct 5, 1975 · N1283R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEC13Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Jackson, MISep 15, 1974 · N7624E · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75AM017Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 14-193 · Jeffersonville, GASep 3, 1974 · N8840R · Destroyed NTSB CHI75AC025Accident · 3 fatalClosedBellanca 14-19 · Blue Ash, OHSep 3, 1974 · N8862R · Destroyed NTSB CHI73DEK20Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Barnsville, OHApr 9, 1973 · N8873R · Substantial damage NTSB SEA73FYE08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 14-193 · Kelso, WAJul 26, 1972 · N8531R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73FIA04Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Fredericksburg, VAJul 22, 1972 · N8848R · Destroyed NTSB LAX72DVM05Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · S.L.Obispo, CASep 3, 1971 · N8860R · Destroyed NTSB NYC72DNC07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Bristol, NHAug 6, 1971 · N8834R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72DEA05Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-193 · Evansville, INJun 25, 1971 · N8853R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DRH29Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Seguin, TXMay 16, 1971 · N7990A · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71FGG08Incident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Athens, OHJul 19, 1970 · N1299R · Minor damage NTSB FTW70FPG31Accident · Minor injuriesClosedDowner 14-19 · Fort Smith, ARMay 24, 1970 · N416MB · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70FQD15Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 14-19 · Anthony, NMMay 23, 1970 · N8822R · Substantial damage