# NTSB investigations: Bellanca 17-30

A list on [Bellanca 17-30](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-17-30.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 4 · 162 investigations

- [NTSB CEN21LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA050.md): Bellanca 1730 · San Saba, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2020 · N7333V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN20CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA226.md): Bellanca 17 30 · Talihina, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2020 · N6681V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN17LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA220.md): Bellanca 17 30 · Watkins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2017 · N7328V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA217.md): Bellanca 17 30 · Westport, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2016 · N7346V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel.
- [NTSB WPR12CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA299.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N7322V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport lighting system.
- [NTSB CEN12LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA147.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2012 · N6564V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nosewheel steering pushrod, which resulted in a loss of airplane directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB MIA08LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA195.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N4757V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of a supplemental cockpit lighting during approach.
- [NTSB MIA07CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA015.md): Bellanca BL-17-30 · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2006 · N6663V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/decision which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX05CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA016.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2004 · N4894V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW04LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA210.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2004 · N4700V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the pilot's improper fuel management. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA069.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2002 · N7388V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath, which resulted in landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB DEN01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA091.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Columbus, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N6671V · Substantial damage
  > The impact with terrain following an inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot during a go-around. A contributing factor was a dust devil.
- [NTSB FTW01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA009.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Waller, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N4882V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to the failure of the crankshaft counterweight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX00FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA324.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N4905V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a cruise descent, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain during dark night conditions. Contributing factors were the rain, thuderstorm, and dust storm weather conditions,…
- [NTSB DEN00FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA135.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Lake City, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1999 · N6691V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate flight planning and preparation, and his inadvertent flight into adverse weather during a cross-country flight over mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were, the cloudy obscuration weather condition, the high density altitude, and…
- [NTSB MIA99LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA251.md): Bellanca BL-17-30 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N6676V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power on approach due to fuel starvation and damage to the aircraft during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA040.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Star, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1998 · N4789V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use proper short-field landing procedure, resulting in an extended flare and touchdown by the nose wheel and right main wheel simultaneously, and the subsequent loss of directional control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA059.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Independence, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1997 · N4854V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather. Contributing factors were low ceilings, fog, and the guy wire.
- [NTSB LAX97LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA238.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N70EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper placement of the unmarked fuel selector valve to off which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in this model aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL97LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA045.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Aikens, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1997 · N7312V · Substantial damage
  > excessive wear of the fuel metering unit/shaft, which resulted in a fuel leak and premature exhaustion of the fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA046.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Hayes Center, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1996 · N4836V · Substantial damage
  > inadequate fuel management by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation. The factors relating to the accident were: a fuel leak at the engine driven fuel pump, and the engine driven fuel pump pressure was too low.
- [NTSB IAD96LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA148.md): Bellanca BL-26 · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1996 · N66PG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations and fuel exhaustion, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA226.md): Bellanca 17-30 Viking · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1996 · N838MM · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to assure a proper fuel tank selector position. Factors associated with the accident were improper preflight preparation and complacency by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA158.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1996 · N6668V · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and subsequent fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW96LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA082.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N7356V · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the nose wheel steering mechanism which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable on the ground. A factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA224.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N6566V · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI93LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA348.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Blakesburg, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N6582V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the fence post and his midjudging the airplane glidepath.
- [NTSB CHI93LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA324.md): Bellanca BL-17-30 · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N4846V · Substantial damage
  > improper maintenance which resulted in a disconnected throttle lever linkage.
- [NTSB FTW92FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA061.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1992 · N4869V · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's (left seat) failure to attain a positive rate-of-climb during an instrument takeoff, and inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command. Factors were: the weather, and the copilot's lack of instrument flight time and training.
- [NTSB LAX91LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA236.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Fort Ord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N4SH · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO90IA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90IA039.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Davis, WV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1990 · N4802V · No damage
  > The improper installation of the connecting rod bearings on the number one cylinder.
- [NTSB MKC90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA004.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Gainesville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1989 · N6569V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and to maintain runway alignment during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the turbulent conditions.
- [NTSB MKC89LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA031.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Martelle, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1988 · N198V · Substantial damage
  > Anticipating a fuel shortage on a personal cross country flight, the plt requested the nearest airport from approach control. The nearest apt was within five miles of his destination apt so continued on course. About 15 miles from his destination, and having…
- [NTSB MIA88FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA134.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1988 · N4927V · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that he had filled the main tanks and nearly filled the two aux tanks earlier and had flown for about 1 hr using one of the aux tanks for cruise. He had just taken off using the mains & when he leveled at 2600 ft, he switched to one of the aux…
- [NTSB CHI88LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA055.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Barron, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1988 · N7377V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged altitude and distance and touched down short of the runway and struck a snowbank. Pax stated that the pilot cut pwr about 200 ft from the runway; the aircraft began to sink fast. The pilot applied power too late to prevent the undershoot.…
- [NTSB ATL87LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA260.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1987 · N7378V · Substantial damage
  > The plt made two attempts to land and during his 2nd go around the eng cut out. The plt stated that he switched from left tank to rt tank but was unable to start the eng prior to making a forced landing which resulted in a collision with a house and tree. The…
- [NTSB SEA87LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA069.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1987 · N4878V · Substantial damage
  > A total and sudden loss of power occurred at about 3,500 feet MSL during climb for cruise. The pilot made a 180 degree turn back to the airport. Since an undershoot was assured the pilot elected to land the aircraft on a field. During landing rollout at about…
- [NTSB SEA87LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA021.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Beatty, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1986 · N4797V · Substantial damage
  > While in cruise at 11,500 ft MSL, fuel pressure and engine pwr were lost. Plt tried variations of fuel tank selections and boost pump with no success. During forced landing attempt at remote airstrip, plt misjudged approach, stalled acft about 100 yds short…
- [NTSB ATL86FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA223.md): Bellanca 17-30 · West Green, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1986 · N6655V · Destroyed
  > The plt took off at 1259 EDT, & at 1318, he reported level at 10,000'. There was no further comm with the acft. At about 1342, radar contact was lost. Subsequently, the acft wreckage was fnd scattered over a 425 yd area, along a sw azmith, aprx 1/2 mi from…
- [NTSB CHI86LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA188.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Winneconne, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1986 · N4865V · Substantial damage
  > While landing, the plt failed to maintain directional control. Subsequently, the acft went off the right side of the rwyand entered a skid. The left main gear collapsed, then the nose gear collapsed.
- [NTSB FTW86LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA070.md): Bellanca 17-300 · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1986 · N4881V · Destroyed
  > The eng quit due to fuel starvation. The acft had been flown 2.6 hours on the main tanks. Normal operating time on the main tanks is 2.5 hours according to the owner's manual of the Bellanca viking 300 series. At the crash site the main tanks were found empty…
- [NTSB CHI85LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA307.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1985 · N7315V · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a ditch during a forced landing following a loss of power in cruise flt. The plt reported he switched the fuel selector from the left to the right tank, & after aprx 3 minutes, a total loss of power was experienced. He stated that…
- [NTSB LAX85LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA324.md): Bellanca 17-30 · San Andreas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1985 · N7305V · Substantial damage
  > The plt took off on a 2 hr flt with about 6 hrs of fuel on board. On several occasions during the flt, he repositioned the fuel selector handle. He stated that when he made a very shallow turn to the right, near his destination, the eng suddenly lost power.…
- [NTSB MIA85LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA136.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1985 · N7390V · Substantial damage
  > The acft was departing on rwy 27L, when aprx 1200 ft down the rwy, on the takeoff roll, it veered off the left side of the rwy & crossed two taxiways. The acft came to rest about 350 ft off the left side of rwy 27L. A post crash exam of the landing gear…
- [NTSB LAX84LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA317.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Irvine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1984 · N4772V · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that while in cruise flt at 1200 ft MSL the eng power went to idle, he switched tanks, turned on the boost pump, placed the mixture in the rich position but to no avail. Post crash examination revealed that the fuel boost pump did not operate.…
- [NTSB FTW84LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA235.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Plainview, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1984 · N7393V · Substantial damage
  > A tlt loss of power occurred during the initial takeoff climb. The landing gear collapsed when a forced landing was made in an open field. The acft just came out of an annual inspection. After the accident a fuel leak was found where the main inlet fuel line…
- [NTSB CHI84LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA146.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Delavan, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1984 · N7389V · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that when he was descending from 3500 ft MSL to traffic pattern alt (2000 ft MSL), he switched the fuel selector from the left fuel tank to the right tank. Upon entering the traffic pattern, he made his prelanding checks. When he advanced the…
- [NTSB MKC84FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA069.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Kansas City, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1984 · N7314V · Destroyed
  > The acft caught fire shortly after takeoff, the plt declared an emergency and the acft was cleared to 'take any runway or any taxiway.' The plt landed in an open field on the airport. The acft was destroyed by fire. Investigation revealed that the main source…
- [NTSB FTW84LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA051.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Moore, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1983 · N7337V · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed during a forced landing after the engine quit. The acft had a prior forced landing and the fuel pump was suspect. Post accident investigation showed that only one safety pin was installed in the fuel selector shaft allowing excessive free…
- [NTSB MKC82FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA110.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1982 · N6656V · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated he did not refuel or visually verify fuel quantity prior to departing Kansas city. The flt to st. louis was on the left tank. As the acft approached the Columbia, MO VOR at an altitude of 3000 ft MSL the eng failed. The pilot stated he…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1220432', '1250020')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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