# NTSB investigations: Bellanca 17-30A

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB SEA95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA026.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Kent, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N39852 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the unporting of the useable fuel supply, and the pilot's failure to follow the airplane's published engine starting procedures after the loss of fuel flow during descent. Factors contributing to the accident are the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB CHI94LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA249.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Waterford, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1994 · N93572 · Substantial damage
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI94LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA204.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N8218R · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. Factors in the accident were the lack of suitable terrain in preventing the pilot from making a safe forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA175.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Del Rio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1994 · N14773 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation induced power loss due to an exhaust system leak resulting in an electrical system inflight fire in the area of the fuel pump. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA157.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Camdenton, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N4226B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was his lack of experience flying in actual instrument flight conditions.
- [NTSB ATL94FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA028.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Lagrange, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1993 · N4195B · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to correct a known low battery condition before departing, which resulted in a loss of electrical power during an instrument approach. Factors were the dark night and the low scattered cloud layer.
- [NTSB ATL93LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA145.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Hilton Head Is, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N104CB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA109.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Plainview, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N4045B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's the improper flare prior to touchdown. Factors were the fuel starvation power loss and improper positioning of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB DEN93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA006.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N14695 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the nose landing gear upper drag strut bracket due to fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB LAX92LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA341.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N6649V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fixed base operator to properly conduct an annual inspection and inadequate compliance with the airworthiness directive. Contributing to this accident was the total failure of the main landing gear trunion due to fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI92LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA204.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Ortonville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N6617V · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the fuel tank selector switch and inadequate emergency procedures by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB FTW92FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA145.md): Bellanca 17-30A · El Campo, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N8230R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW92LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA141.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Graford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1992 · N9742E · Substantial damage
  > Loose jam nut on throttle cable. Factors were inadequate annual inspection and unsuitable terrain and water.
- [NTSB ATL92FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA090.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Burnsville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N28110 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to adequately evaluate the weather information and his continued visual flight into instrument conditions, which resulted in a collision with high terrain. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB ATL92LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA088.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Alto, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1992 · N14690 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismangement of the fuel in that he delayed selection of a fuel tank with usable fuel, and the excessive final landing speed. Factors were the pilot's failure to extend the flaps and the rough/uneven terrain because of the railroad spur.
- [NTSB FTW92FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA015.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Cotulla, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1991 · N6307Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, and a short in the electrical system which resulted in partial failure of the instrument lights and a malfunction of the autopilot.
- [NTSB SEA91FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA220.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Arlington, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1991 · N14698 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors contriubting to the accident were trees and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above the trees.
- [NTSB CHI91FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA266.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Boyne City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N6704V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper altitude. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's diverted attention..
- [NTSB LAX91LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA114.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1991 · N8290R · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and the improper use of the fuel selector by the pilot. The rough terrain on which the aircraft landed was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB DEN91FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA037.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Olton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1991 · N4035B · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airframe and the performance of aerobatics at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
- [NTSB LAX90FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA233.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Ojai, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N39843 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Structural damage sustained by the Bellanca, N39843, as a result of encountering wake turbulence during a near-collision with a navy F-14A.
- [NTSB FTW90FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA125.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Dallas, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N6608V · Destroyed
  > The initial partial loss of engine power, followed by the total loss of engine power and the striking of a hidden set of transmission wires.
- [NTSB LAX90LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA225.md): Bellanca BL26 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1990 · N4034B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of an improper starting technique.
- [NTSB SEA90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA026.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1989 · N4133B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. The birds & debris (hidding obstructions) were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX89LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA333.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1989 · N8272R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The fuel starvation was the result of vane particles from the deteriorated electric fuel pump restricting the upstream flow of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI89LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA075.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1989 · N39868 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes and throttle. A contributing factor was the parked aircraft which was nearby.
- [NTSB FTW89FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA151.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Junction, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1989 · N8785V · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. The weather conditions and his self-induced pressure were factors.
- [NTSB ATL89LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA055.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1988 · N14695 · Substantial damage
  > During descent toward his intended destination, the pilot noted a floating ammeter needle and shortly thereafter he noted his oil pressure was zero. The engine seized and he selected a straight stretch of paved road for his forced landing. In the final stages…
- [NTSB MIA88FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA234.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1988 · N28140 · Destroyed
  > The acft departed spruce creek arpt and aprx 2 minutes later lost power and crashed into trees just west of the volusia county landfill aprx 4 miles northeast of the Daytona Beach regional arpt. Postcrash examination of the engine revealed the drain line on…
- [NTSB LAX88LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA266.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Springerville, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1988 · N14683 · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff, the engine experienced a loss of power. The pilot made a forced landing where during the landing roll, the airplane collided with the terrain. During the engine inspection, it was found that the left magneto fired only one sparkplug.…
- [NTSB MIA88FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA214.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1988 · N399AC · Destroyed
  > The private pilot experienced a rough running engine on takeoff roll and continued the takeoff. After liftoff the engine failed and he crashed into a residence. The engine fuel control and fuel divider block were found to have water, rust and sand in them.…
- [NTSB CHI88FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA120.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Wautoma, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1988 · N28156 · Destroyed
  > Performance of an aerobatic maneuver with insufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB FTW88LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA054.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Borger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1988 · N8250R · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff there was smoke in the cabin. The plt started a turn back toward the runway. When he turned off the electrical master switch the engine stopped producing power. Attempts to restart the engine were not successful. He impacted a heavy…
- [NTSB NYC88LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA002.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Newport, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1987 · N39857 · Destroyed
  > Shortly after takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing thru about 75' AGL. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emerg landing. An exam revealed the acft had a very loosely fitting fuel cap & water was found in the fuel lines & sumps. The…
- [NTSB FTW87FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA170.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Mc Kinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1987 · N28157 · Substantial damage
  > On the third touch and go landing, while on the downwind leg of the approach, the pilot switched fuel tanks and shortly thereafter the engine failed. The pilot attempted 3 to 4 times to restart the engine by switching fuel tanks and activating the boost pump.…
- [NTSB MIA87FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA205.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Palatka, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1987 · N93664 · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that they heard the acft's eng sounding rough just before it crashed into the trees. Another witness stated that he noticed that there were flames & smoke coming from the left side of the plane. A tail pipe assembly was found on the ramp at…
- [NTSB DEN87LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA072.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1987 · N8793V · Substantial damage
  > During landing roll, after a normal pattern, an unusual noise was heard by the pilot. He described it as a 'thud' or a loud 'pop' noise. The pilot lost directional control and departed the runway to the left. The landing gear was severely damaged. No prempact…
- [NTSB LAX87FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA200.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1986 · N93495 · Destroyed
  > The plt & his wife desired to return to their Flagstaff, AZ, home following a weekend at stockton, CA., & they departed sck in VFR weather conditions. The weather at the destination arpt had been below VFR minimums all morning & it was forecast to remain poor…
- [NTSB CHI86LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA227.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1986 · N28208 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he had a habit of landing left of the centerline. While landing with a right crosswind, the aircraft drifted to the left and the left wing struck three construction sawhorses, placed off the left side of the runway.
- [NTSB BFO86FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FA027.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Riverdale, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1986 · N14781 · Destroyed
  > Aircraft's engine sputtered and quit while the aircraft was climbing through 400 feet after departure. In an attempt to turn back to the runway the pilot stalled the aircraft and it descended out of control crashing into trees and the ground. Post crash…
- [NTSB MIA86LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA107.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1986 · N28007 · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated student plt was making an unauthorized night solo x-country flt. He attempted a landing at his destination with a left 60 deg, 12 kt x-wind. During the landing roll the acft veered to the right and the plt correctedby applying 'extreme'…
- [NTSB CHI86FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA102.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Frankfort, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1986 · N123RM · Destroyed
  > The plt was taking off from his local arpt and local residents described conditions of 100 ft vis in heavy ground fog. After lift-off he began a left turn toward a 300 ft high ridge topped by 100 ft trees. The acft struck the tree tops, the plt lost control…
- [NTSB SEA85LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA230.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Burlington, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1985 · N6627V · Substantial damage
  > During initial climb, the plt smelled smoke & heard a backfire, then the eng lost power. A forced landing was made in a field on rough/uneven terrain. During the landing roll, the acft struck a ditch & was damaged. A visual inspection revealed that the left…
- [NTSB FTW85LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA329.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Coushatta, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1985 · N4026B · Substantial damage
  > Acft experienced a complete engine failure shortly after takeoff while at an altitude of approx 500' AGL. It was substantially damaged when it ran thru 2 fences during the ensuing forced landing. Investigation revealed that the eng fuel pump ejector nozzle…
- [NTSB BFO85FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA051.md): Bellanca 17-30A · College Park, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N93533 · Destroyed
  > Bfr flt, the plt obtained fuel samples thru the remotely operated gascolator, but detected no water. No samples could bedrawn directly fm the wing or fuselage tanks since they had no quick drains installed. A pwr loss occurred drg takeoff at 50 to 100 ft AGL.…
- [NTSB FTW85LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA219.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Corsicana, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1985 · N8203R · Substantial damage
  > The acft received substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of power as a result of fuel starvation. The plt had selected the left fuel tank for takeoff. The left fuel gage indicated the tank was full when in fact it was empty.
- [NTSB BFO85FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA032.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Roanoke, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1985 · N8233R · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported he ran a fuel tank dry during flt at 6000 ft. he switched fuel tanks, turned on the boost pump & manip-ulated the eng controls, but was unable to restart the eng. During a forced landing on I-581, the acft struck a pickup truck (traveling in…
- [NTSB CHI85LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA140.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Marshall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1985 · N8863V · Substantial damage
  > The acft contacted 10 ft high trees during takeoff from a gravel taxiway. The plt then performed a forced landing in a cultivated fld during which the landing gear separated from the acft.
- [NTSB ATL85LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA030.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Ariton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1984 · N8794V · Substantial damage
  > Acft lost pwr and plt attempted to restart engine by switching fuel tanks. Power was not regained and forced landing was made in a field. Plt stated aux tanks were full and rt main contained 1/2 gallon of fuel. Fuel tank selected at time of power loss is…
- [NTSB LAX84LA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA485.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Bishop, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1984 · N14728 · Substantial damage
  > The plt of the Bellanca said he saw a sailplane in front of him in the traffic pattern and pulled up to avoid a collision. The Bellanca stalled and even though it was partially recovered 500 ft before ground contact, the plt said he cut the engine and landed…

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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_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 ('1220433'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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