Bellanca 8 Decathlon and Scout
553 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1972 to 1980; half of them date from 1977 or earlier. Texas has the most (54). 31% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 8 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming Aeio-360 Ser (160), Lycoming O&Vo-360 Ser (153), Lycoming Io-320 Series (124)
- Seats
- 2 (up to 3 in some versions)
- Cruise speed
- about 101 mph
- Maker on the register
- Bellanca
- Registered
- earliest certificate August 13, 1975; newest August 29, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 98 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Collum Aviation LLC · Ocean Aerial Ads INC · Cp Aviation INC · Windsock Capital LLC · West Michigan Aviation Academy · Warbird Adventures INC
Accident history NTSB records · 251 cases since 1982, 62 fatal
The 8 most recent of 251 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 8 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
553 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bellanca 8s?
Texas, with 54.
Who owns the Bellanca 8?
31% 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 · 1 8KCAB-180 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N121WM | Bellanca 8KCAB-180 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2026-03-13 | Valid |