# FAA incident reports: Bellanca 17-31ATC A list on [Bellanca 17-31ATC](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-17-31atc.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 113 reports - [Incident 20250201006669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250201006669I.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · North Las Vegas, NV · Feb 1, 2025 · N9622E · Minor damage > On 02/01/2025 16:10 PST, las Vegas, NV (vgt) a BL-17 landed runway 12R, when approaching taxiway hotel, left main gear collapsed, disabling aircraft on runway 12R. Pilot stated they had a nose gear warning light prior to landing sequence and performed gear… - [Incident 20240721020589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240721020589I.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · El Monte, CA · Jul 21, 2024 · N8544H · Minor damage > On July 21,2024 at 10:55 am PST a Bellanca BL-17 [privacy data omitted] registerd to law offices of [privacy data omitted] a pro law corp. gear up landing runway 19 at san gabriel valley airport, El Monte, California. Proficiency flight pilot had not fown in… - [Accident 20240428004799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240428004799A.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · El Cajon, CA · Apr 28, 2024 · N8800V · Destroyed > Pilot reported this was the first flight after completion of an annual inspection. Shortly after departing Gillespie Field he observed a decrease in engine oil pressure. At this time, he decided to return back to Gillespie Field. A short time later the engine… - [Incident 20221101017779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221101017779I.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Watkins, CO · Nov 1, 2022 · N93641 · Minor damage > During a local personal training flight, the pilot completed an instrument approach at fmm and then subsequent VFR manuevers enroute to cfo. The aircraft being flown has a system that will automatically lower the landing gear at slow speeds. This system was a… - [Incident 20210822013879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210822013879I.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Muskegon, MI · Aug 22, 2021 · N39828 · Minor damage > On September 22, 2021 at 1046 eastern daylight time, a Bellanca BL-17 aircraft, N39828, [privacy data omitted]operated by a private pilot, received minor damage when it landed gear up at Muskegon County Airport (msg). Visual meteorological conditions and… - [Incident 20200127001869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200127001869I.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Maricopa, AZ · Jan 27, 2020 · N6708V · Minor damage > On January 27, 2020, at approximately 1200 mountain standard time, an Bellanca 17-31 ATC aircraft, N6708V, serial number 31011 sustained minor damage while attempting to land. The pilot became distracted while merging into the traffic pattern and landed with… - [Incident 20180620024519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180620024519I.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Frankfort, MI · Jun 20, 2018 · N14747 · Minor damage > On June 20, 2018 at approximately 1035 eastern daylight time, a Bellanca 17-31ATC, N14747, registered to and operated by a private pilot, received minor damage when it landed on runway 33 with gear retracted at the Frankfort, dow memorial airport (fks) in… - [Incident 20171010021329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171010021329I.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Albuquerque, NM · Oct 10, 2017 · N8798V · Minor damage > N8798V was cleared by ATC to taxi into position and hold. N8798V was noticed to be moving instead of holding in position. ATC told pilot to turn off of the runway. Pilot admitted to applying both brake and right rudder which caused the resultant ground loop.… - [Accident 20170424023959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170424023959A.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Boonville, MO · Apr 24, 2017 · N787TV · Destroyed · 2 fatal > During a very low final approach to runway 18 at kver, the aircraft struck powerlines approximately 1/2 mile from runway threshold. The aircraft entered a steep nose-down attitude and impacted terrain adjacent to hwy 98 and came to rest on the road in an… - [Incident 20160803013099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160803013099I.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Manteo, NC · Aug 3, 2016 · N73RT · Minor damage > This is what the PIC stated: Was flying to first flight along coast and noticed that radio lights was flashing, I thought there might be a short in the system, checked circuit breakers, they were fine, garmin 155XL was not flashing and working appropriately,… - [Incident 20140731013479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140731013479I.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Roosevelt, UT · Jul 31, 2014 · N28119 · Minor damage > Gear collapsed during takeoff. Pilot stated on takeoff roll at about 55 to 55 mph the left wing dropped to the runway. Red landing gear unsafe warning light came on when left wing dropped to runway. Other gear remained extended. While trying to keep airplane… - [Incident 20140331003939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140331003939I.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Hancock, MI · Mar 31, 2014 · N69JW · Minor damage > Pilot was landing on runway 13 and during touchdown loss control while encountering a strong gusting cross wind. Aircraft veered into snow bank. - [Accident 20140320002749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140320002749A.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Salt Lake City, UT · Mar 20, 2014 · N28119 · Substantial damage > The aircraft departed roosvelt ut. Arriving at slc the aircraft was cleared to land on runway 35. The landing was normal on the roll out the aircraft had slowed to 35 to 40 mph when the landing gear intransit light came on and the right wing settled to the… - [Incident 20131202022239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131202022239I.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Roosevelt, UT · Dec 2, 2013 · N28119 · Minor damage > On touch down at 74V, the rt main tire was flat. When the aircraft slowed to less than 20 mph the rt main landing gear collapsed. The rt wing contacted the ground. - [Accident 20110611011169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110611011169A.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Ukiah, OR · Jun 11, 2011 · N79BF · Destroyed · 3 fatal > The pilot in command lost control of N79BF, a Bellanca 17-31ATC, and the aircraft descended vertically from 14,000 feet MSL into remote, high terrain. All three persons aboard the aircraft died. There was no contact between the pilot in command and air… - [Accident 20090618009069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090618009069A.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Roosevelt, UT · Jun 18, 2009 · N14797 · Substantial damage > (-23) Post maintenance operational check flight. After landing at Roosevelt, UT. (74V) during rollout about 1000 feet left main landing gear collapsed. Green light went out, red warning light came on, left wing dipped and hit the ground aircraft veered to… - [Accident 20090306003939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090306003939A.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Bakersfield, CA · Mar 6, 2009 · N4134B · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft, while landing at bfl, touched down at the threshold, then made an uncontrolled swerve to the left. The aircraft exited the 150' wide runway, struck a taxiway exit sign, rolled into the infield, where the pilot regained control and maneuver the… - [Incident 20061114028949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061114028949I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Willimantic, CT · Nov 14, 2006 · N9578E · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot lost control of aircraft during normal landing runway 09. Aircraft veered left, departed runway, crossed grassy infield and came to rest on taxiway. - [Accident 20041114032929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041114032929A.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Sewanee, TN · Nov 14, 2004 · N4088B · Substantial damage > (-23) After touchdown on landing at the Franklin County Airport at Sewanee, TN, the nosewheel linkage failed based upon tire mark evidence. The aircraft veered sharply to the left off the runway surface toward two aircraft tied down in the parking area. The… - [Incident 20041009026339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041009026339I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Lochbuie, CO · Oct 9, 2004 · N93600 · Minor damage > (-23) N93600 departed parkview airport at or about 5:30 pm on 10/9/04 with Mr. James willer as pilot in command. The aircraft overflew the van air airport on a pleasure flight. On the return flight the aircraft lost power and landed in a stubble corn field… - [Incident 20031128032469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031128032469I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · New Orleans, LA · Nov 28, 2003 · N39889 · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft departed new on runway 36L at approximately 1950Z, pilot reported smoke in cockpit and declared an emergency, and landed aircraft on 36L. Upon landing the nose gear collapsed. - [Incident 20021117032149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021117032149I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · San Antonio, TX · Nov 17, 2002 · N9578E · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot stated that he flared too high and the aircraft landed hard. The hard landing bent the landing gear. There was no structural damage. [privacy data omitted] There was not fire and no NMAC. - [Incident 20000821017459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000821017459I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · El Cajon, CA · Aug 21, 2000 · N1285R · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot reported that during landing, a gust of wind carried the a/c sideways as he was touching down, putting a side load on the landing gear. During taxi in, the left landing gear collapsed and the left wing fell, coming to rest on top of the left… - [Incident 20000609032379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000609032379I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Smithville, TN · Jun 9, 2000 · N4088B · Minor damage > (-23)Gear warning hron failed on approach. I was focused on fuel management due to somewhat lower fuel than usual (1/8TH tank each wing), and I failed to repeat my check of gear down and locked lights. - [Accident 20000607009489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000607009489A.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Del Rio, TX · Jun 7, 2000 · N39827 · Substantial damage > (-23) On June 7, 2000, at approximately 1451 hours, a Bellanca 1731ATC, N39827 owned and operated by[privacy data omitted]crashed 10 miles norhtwest of laughlin afb, Del Rio, TX. VFR flight conditions prevailed and the pilot filed a flight plan. The aircraft… - [Accident 19980726017599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980726017599A.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Winnemucca, NV · Jul 26, 1998 · N14692 · Substantial damage > Lost power on approach. Auto gear extended. Landed short. Throttle disconnected from carb. Poor maintenance. (.4) the airplane had been on a cross-country flight, which was terminating at the accident airport. The airplane had undergone an annual inspection 3… - [Incident 19980122001919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980122001919I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Mesa, AZ · Jan 22, 1998 · N106CB · Minor damage > Narrative: pilot noticed on downwind leg, the nose gear lt. not green. Attempted to attain 3 green lights by cycling l/gear several times and aerodynamically maneuvering the aircraft to no avail. Ffz tower notified emer. Equip. For standby. Pilot landed… - [Incident 19970921044919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970921044919I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Dayton, OH · Sep 21, 1997 · N9550E · Minor damage > Narrative: the pilot put the gear down and had 3 Green light indications. He rechecked the lights on final and still had a safe indication. He never checked the lights after turning onto final. The first indication of a problem was the noise and then no nose… - [Incident 19970917026879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970917026879I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · San Carlos, CA · Sep 17, 1997 · N4134B · Minor damage > Narrative: the pilot stated that after he made a moderately hard landing, the left main gear tire blew out. The aircraft then veered off into the westside infield and continued on for several hundred feet. The aircraft suffered damage to the left main landing… - [Incident 19970218004269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970218004269I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Challis, ID · Feb 18, 1997 · N36KS · Minor damage > Narrative: after meeting with one of our operators, inspector russ graves and myself were informed an aircraft had just landed with the landing gear up. We proceeded to the site and found the aircraft resting on its belly surrounded by a half dozen airport… - [Accident 19961201036859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961201036859A.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Fitzgerald, GA · Dec 1, 1996 · N123SS · Substantial damage · 3 fatal > Took off vft into heavy rain shower from a thunderstorm. Appears stalled returning. Over weight. - [Accident 19961026033869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961026033869A.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Lubbock, TX · Oct 26, 1996 · N444TL · Substantial damage > Aircraft skidded off the runway after landing. (-23) see narrative #FTW97LA027 - [Incident 19961008034939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961008034939I.md): Blanca 1731TC · Wheatland, WY · Oct 8, 1996 · N222SN · Minor damage > Narrative: the pilot reported that he lost control of the airplane when it porpoised on the landing roll. The airplane exited the runway to the north and hit a runway light. The nosewheel and tire were broken off and the propeller was bent aft. [privacy data… - [Incident 19960827030199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960827030199I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Arlington, WA · Aug 27, 1996 · N36KS · Minor damage > Narrative: on August 27, 1996, aircraft was in right pattern to runway 16 at Arlington Municipal Airport. On base leg to final, another aircraft entered the pattern and cut off the Bellanca. Pilot of Bellanca decided to go left to grass strip adjacent to… - [Incident 19960810029299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960810029299I.md): Blanca 1731TC · Golden Valley, AZ · Aug 10, 1996 · N28018 · Minor damage > Narrative: about 10 to 15 minutes after takeoff from kingman he lost all power (engine). Because of heavy westbound traffic on the highway, he elected to turn around and land on the eastbound lanes which had lighter traffic. He intentionally landed gear-up… - [Incident 19960808027809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960808027809I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Jefferson City, MO · Aug 8, 1996 · N321AM · Minor damage > Narrative: pilots statement: aircraft landed on main gear and began roll out, as nose gear touched down the nose gear collapsed, followed by main gear. Inspector's findings/opinions: aircraft was placed on jacks for gear check. Gear was operated several times… - [Accident 19960503009319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960503009319A.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Wauseon, OH · May 3, 1996 · N2CW · Destroyed > Lost control landing. Nose pitched up. Aircraft stalled. Nosed into ground and burned. (-23) loss of control on landing resulted in aircraft pitching nose up, stalling, and crashing in nose down attitude. Aircraft caught fire on impact and exploded seconds… - [Incident 19960307007749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960307007749I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Quincy, CA · Mar 7, 1996 · N777KE · Minor damage > Narrative: on March 7, 1996, I received a telephone call from a person identifying himself as a clayton e. dyrr. He stated that he was the pilot and sole occupant of aircraft N777KE, and that he had just "crashed" it at Gansner field, Quincy, CA. The incident… - [Accident 19950723019329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950723019329A.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Hico, TX · Jul 23, 1995 · N500BT · Substantial damage > Failed accelerate on departing short grass strip. Banked to avoid trees. Wing struck a fence. Warm humid day. - [Incident 19940101003399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940101003399I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Palo Alto, CA · Jan 1, 1994 · N9740E · Minor damage > Narrative: on January 1, 1994 at 14:00 PST a Bellanca viking N9740E was involved in a landing incident during a personal pleasure flight terminating at Palo Alto airport. VFR conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was not filed. William wallace, who was… - [Accident 19931103042329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931103042329A.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Pagosa Springs, CO · Nov 3, 1993 · N9516E · Substantial damage > Departed left side off runway landing. Wind calm. - [Incident 19930818034289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930818034289I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Bakersfield, CA · Aug 18, 1993 · N101LC · Minor damage > Electrical smell in cabin en route. Landing gear collapsed on rollout. Landing gear motor would not shut off. - [Accident 19930630046819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930630046819A.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Jackson, WY · Jun 30, 1993 · N127WZ · Substantial damage > Selected empty tank by mistake on approach to airport. Unable timely restart. Gear collapsed landing in rough field - [Accident 19930604016879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930604016879A.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Reading, PA · Jun 4, 1993 · N73SM · Destroyed > Engine lost power on climbout. Force landed in trees. No engine defects found. - [Incident 19930425013499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930425013499I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Kearney, NE · Apr 25, 1993 · N106CB · Minor damage > Appears pilot forgot to lower landing gear. Landed in Private alfalfa field gear up. - [Accident 19921109045709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921109045709A.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Dublin, TX · Nov 9, 1992 · N39883 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Struck a pole and burned descending at night IFR to locate airport. No approach facility. Pole off side of runway. - [Incident 19921013049019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921013049019I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Albuquerque, NM · Oct 13, 1992 · N9578E · Minor damage > Right main gear collapsed on landing. Pilot stated right main gear down light was not on when committed to land. - [Accident 19921003039889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921003039889A.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Elko, NV · Oct 3, 1992 · N33317 · Destroyed · 3 fatal > Indicates spiral dive induced by vertigo in clouds. Airmets in area for turbulence icing and cloud layers. - [Accident 19911014045919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911014045919A.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Big Spring, TX · Oct 14, 1991 · N9755E · Destroyed > Engine failed on climbout. Trailed black smoke. Landed in trees. Engine threw a rod through case. Lacked lube. - [Incident 19910716065739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910716065739I.md): Blanca 1731ATC · Plainview, TX · Jul 16, 1991 · N39883 > Unable to get nose gear down and locked. Diverted to Plainview. Nose gear snapped into locked position on final. 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