# 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 CHI84LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA293.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Richmond Hts, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1984 · N93752 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was being flown back from an annual inspection. The pilot stated after the accident that he experienced a loss of power while on downwind leg for landing on rwy 23. The pilot attempted a landing on rwy 5 but the acft landed 1500 feet short.…
- [NTSB CHI84LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA223.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Marysville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1984 · N4187B · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated a loss of pwr occurred en route at 7000 ft MSL and during the forced landing flare pwr was regained. Plt elected to climb because the field being used for the landing was insufficient. At alt of 1500 MSL, loss of pwr occurredonce again. Acft…
- [NTSB ATL84FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA164.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Painter, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1984 · N11JJ · Destroyed
  > After encountering low ceilings, the plt attempted a precautionary ldg. Upon realizing lights from the ground were on a house, a go-around was initiated with a climbing left turn. The acft then flew into trees one fourth to one half mile from the house.
- [NTSB DEN84LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA072.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1984 · N93656 · Substantial damage
  > After making a x-country flt from Oklahoma city, ok to Angel Fire, NM, the plt landed on a snow covered rwy at an elevation of 8382 ft. during the landing, the acft bounced, drifted to the left side of the rwy, then hit a 3-1/2 ft snowbank. The plt reported…
- [NTSB FTW84FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA083.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Hebbronville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1983 · N4097B · Destroyed
  > The flt proceeded without incident until the plt contacted houston ARTCC. The plt requested the destination wx & was told that the entire area was IFR. The closest arpt reporting VFR conditions was at mcallen, TX, aprx 80 mi southeast. The plt then advised…
- [NTSB LAX83LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA291.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Ducor, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1983 · N8838V · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed into the side of a hill at 1900 feet MSL while on a photographic mission. The top of the mountain that was struck is 2412 feet MSL. The pilot was fatally injured in the crash and ground fire following impact. According to his secretary he was…
- [NTSB FTW83LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA285.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Clifton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1983 · N28008 · Substantial damage
  > On final apch to land, the plt saw 2 buzzards & added power while maneuvering to avoid theem, then continued the apch. This resulted in landing beyond the intended touchdown point. The middle of the rwy was higher than either end; therefore, the plt was…
- [NTSB ATL83LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA153.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Shelbyville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1983 · N28190 · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with a power line during a forced landing after power loss due to fuel exhaustion. The acft was on thefinal approach. The pilot said he would be landing short of the rwy. When asked the nature of his emergency he said 'I think I am running…
- [NTSB CHI83LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA142.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1983 · N93571 · Substantial damage
  > The plt had purchased the acft on 2/28/83. From that date until the day of the accident on 3/16/83, he had problems with the landing gear. When he attempted to retract the gear after takeoff on the day of the accident, the indicators showed that the gear had…
- [NTSB LAX83FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA050.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Williams, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1982 · N14748 · Destroyed
  > The original departure point was camarillo, CA. Before departing camarillo, the pilot obtained a weather briefing for a flight to flagstaff, AZ. At about that time, the flagstaff weather was, in part: zero ceiling, 1/16 mi visibility. The pilot was warned of…
- [NTSB DEN82FTI17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTI17.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Browning, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 24, 1982 · N14695 · Substantial damage
  > Acft landed with the gear up.
- [NTSB LAX82DUG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DUG11.md): Bellanca 300A · Lucerne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1982 · N93747 · Substantial damage
  > The owner of the aircraft reported that there was a gradual loss of engine power. The plane was landed on a dirt road; however, there was insufficient room to stop before reaching the end of the road. The owner reported that he swerved to avoid a dead end…
- [NTSB NYC82DA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA034.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 14, 1982 · N14908 · Substantial damage
  > During the previous flight, there was a landing gear malfunction. A mechanic checked the gear and a decision was made to fly the plane with the gear down to another airport for maintenance. During the subsequent flight, the "gear down" speed was not exceeded.…
- [NTSB FTW82FRJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRJ07.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Homer, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 2, 1982 · N14779 · Destroyed
  > During an IFR flight at 5000 ft MSL, the engine began running rough. The pilot attempted to restore power, but eventually, the engine began to windmill with no apparent thrust. Unable to maintain altitude, the pilot descended through a cloud layer and broke…
- [NTSB NYC82FGM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM03.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1981 · N93647 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FEK30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEK30.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Newark, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1981 · N14744 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FTG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTG14.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Williston, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1981 · N8797V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FQA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQA31.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Chacon, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 14, 1981 · N7396V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FE113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FE113.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Bucyrus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1981 · N6615V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA021.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Iraan, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 6, 1981 · N6606V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81DQD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQD12.md): Bellanca 17-30A · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 21, 1980 · N4087B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA009.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1980 · N28088 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC81FCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCA01-201171.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Fenton, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1980 · N8856V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80DHA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DHA32.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1980 · N8863V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80FID24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FID24.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1980 · N14700 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FVM31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVM31.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1980 · N4241B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA032.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Bellefontaine, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1980 · N39897 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD80FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FA023.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Morrisville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 12, 1980 · N28027 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80DEG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEG08.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Greenville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 1, 1980 · N93650 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FUM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUM08.md): Bellanca 17-30A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1980 · N28204 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEP08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEP08.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Viroqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 18, 1979 · N14703 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FPA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPA02.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1979 · N8270R · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC79FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA092.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Hanover, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 9, 1979 · N102CB · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK79DV960](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DV960.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Fall River Mil, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1979 · N4159B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FA042-201202.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 29, 1979 · N39877 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA046.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Bryans Corner, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 11, 1979 · N28175 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79DQG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DQG08.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Halfway, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1978 · N4059B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79DLD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLD12.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1978 · N39832 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKJ78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKJ78-140151.md): Bellanca 300 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1978 · N39842 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA049.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Rhinelander, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 12, 1978 · N93627 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA78FYM42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYM42.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Toledo, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1978 · N8814V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA065.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Gulfport, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 11, 1978 · N39817 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78DQG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DQG19.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1978 · N6606V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKG07.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Marietta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1977 · N6611V · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78DER09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DER09.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 16, 1977 · N117L · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FQG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQG59.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1977 · N6603V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FLA44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLA44.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 4, 1977 · N14761 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FUQ43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUQ43.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1977 · N665JR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEP45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEP45.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1977 · N39867 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK77X0105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK77X0105.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Brightwood, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 23, 1977 · N8866V · Destroyed

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=1220433&page=4

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