Bellanca 7 Citabria
1,226 on the U.S. register across 5 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1971 to 1996; half of them date from 1974 or earlier. Alaska has the most (112). 29% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the 7 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming 0-320 Series (577), Lycoming 0-235 Series (319), Lycoming Io-320 Series (185)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 90 mph
- Maker on the register
- Bellanca
- Registered
- earliest certificate April 12, 1972; newest September 23, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Alaska112California108Texas103Florida47Minnesota45Washington42Montana38Georgia35Wisconsin32Colorado31Arkansas30Ohio29
Who owns them registrant type
Individual696 (57%)LLC230 (19%)Co-owned174 (14%)Corporation110 (9%)Partnership12 (1.0%)Government2 (0.2%)Not stated1 (0.1%)Non-citizen corporation1 (0.1%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 201 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid1,216 (99%)Pending7 (0.6%)Pending cancellation2 (0.2%)Sale reported1 (0.1%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard1,137 (93%)Multiple35 (3%)Restricted30 (2%)None on file21 (2%)Experimental3 (0.2%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Amelia Reid Aviation LLC7Willkris Aviation Services LLC3Obx Airplanes LLC3Tailwheel Adventures LLC2Ready Aim Flyer LLC2North County Flight Training INC2Knik Flying Club LLC2Klamar Spraying INC2Gator Flight LLC2Bas Part Sales LLC2Adriatic Holdings LLC2Zero Five Seven LLC1
Fleet pages: Amelia Reid Aviation LLC · Obx Airplanes LLC · Ready Aim Flyer LLC · Bas Part Sales LLC · Adriatic Holdings LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 438 cases since 1982, 70 fatal
2026-07-11ANC26LA071 · 7GCBC N11647 · accident near Skwentna, AK · serious injuries
2026-05-30CEN26LA209 · 7GCBC N90932 · accident near Jonesboro, AR · no injuries
2026-05-14WPR26LA193 · 7ACA N9158L · accident near Pacific City, OR · no injuries
2025-10-10CEN26LA019 · 7GCBC N53853 · accident near Bonilla, SD · no injuries
2025-10-04ERA26LA005 · 7GCBC N289PS · accident near Reedville, VA · minor injuries
2025-06-30WPR25LA194 · 7GCBC N50476 · accident near Helena, MT · no injuries
2025-01-12CEN25LA075 · 7GCBC N8569V · accident near Batesville, AR · 1 killed
2024-12-09WPR25LA057 · 7GCBC N36249 · accident near Glendale, AZ · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 438 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Bellanca 7 Citabria aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
1,226 as of October 2, 2026, counting 5 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bellanca 7s?
Alaska, with 112.
Who owns the Bellanca 7?
29% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 347 7ECA (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N5543K | Bellanca 7ECA |
Classic Aviation LLC Richmond, Michigan |
Standard | 2002-01-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N57404 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Cp Aviation INC Santa Paula, California |
Standard | 2001-12-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8883 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2001-12-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N53923 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2001-03-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N11650 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Louisiana |
Standard | 2000-09-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N505SH | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2000-08-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N11854 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2000-04-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N36412 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2000-03-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N11683 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Co-owned owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1999-07-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N68575 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 1999-06-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8166A | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner South Carolina |
None on file | 1999-06-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5068K | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 1999-04-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5026S | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 1998-04-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N86583 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Co-owned owner Georgia |
Standard | 1998-01-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1164D | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 1997-11-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5026T | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Utah |
Standard | 1996-07-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N540AC | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 1996-02-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9188L | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 1995-09-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4205Y | Bellanca 7ECA |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 1995-04-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N68533 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Sunrise Aviation Company Santa Ana, California |
Standard | 1995-04-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N36285 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 1995-03-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N36336 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1994-11-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4121Y | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Arkansas |
Standard | 1994-09-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5054B | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1993-08-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3233T | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 1991-11-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N41688 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 1990-08-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N88066 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1989-08-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5047U | Bellanca 7ECA |
Rio Aero Club Sun Prairie, Wisconsin |
Standard | 1989-07-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N36009 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Svanda Roger D Tyndall, South Dakota |
Standard | 1987-09-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N57661 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Maine |
Standard | 1987-02-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N287EB | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 1986-11-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4209Y | Bellanca 7ECA |
Co-owned owner Missouri |
Standard | 1986-11-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7675S | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 1986-02-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N36140 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 1981-09-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N86813 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1981-09-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N11720 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Co-owned owner Iowa |
Experimental | 1981-08-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N55072 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1981-03-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N41820 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Co-owned owner Ohio |
Standard | 1981-01-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5508M | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 1980-11-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N88196 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 1980-07-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N372FT | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 1972-04-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1034E | Bellanca 7ECA |
Nexga Aircraft INC Greensboro, North Carolina |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N5026F | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N68522 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N8609V | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes | |
| N86612 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Delaware |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes | |
| N90987 | Bellanca 7ECA |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes |
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