# NTSB investigations: Bellanca 17-30A, TX

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA091.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Burnet, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2026 · N8213R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper judgement to relinquish his pilot responsibilities to the passenger with the engine operating, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB CEN24LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA152.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2024 · N9996V · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the oil filter adapter when replacing the oil filter adapter gasket which resulted in the filter becoming loose, resulting in the loss of engine oil, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN18LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA010.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2017 · N8234R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during a precautionary approach for landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA366.md): Bellanca 1730 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2017 · N575JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA031.md): Bellanca 17 30 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N8790V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the unstabilized approach and his failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN14FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA219.md): Bellanca 17 30A · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2014 · N9759E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate inflight fuel management, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion or starvation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA211.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Plainview, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2013 · N96JG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to fly in night visual meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB CEN11LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA381.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Canton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2011 · N93650 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of fuel pressure for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA230.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Friendswood, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2010 · N14787 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA125.md): Bellanca 17-A30 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2006 · N93733 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA040.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Columbus, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2005 · N78SV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA128.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N39821 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel and his inadequate monitoring of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DFW05CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA021.md): Bellanca BL-17-30A · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2004 · N28086 · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the engine mixture control cable due to improper maintenance which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW04FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA052.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Dallas, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2004 · N4104B · Destroyed
  > The failure of flight/navigation instruments while in instrument meteorological conditions (in-cloud flight and low ceilings) resulting in spatial disorientation. A contributing factors was the prevaling instrument meteorological conditions (low ceiling and…
- [NTSB FTW02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA022.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Clarendon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2001 · N614CJ · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors to the accident were the dark night light conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA065.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Pampa, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2001 · N1256R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night and the fog.
- [NTSB FTW00FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA208.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2000 · N8263R · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during maneuvering. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA180.md): Bellanca BL17-30A · Brownfield, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N9520E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall while attempting to clear powerlines. Factors were the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector.
- [NTSB FTW98LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA418.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N727DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. A factor was the loose gravel composition of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW95LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA208.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Conroe, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1995 · N8872V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the Bellanca pilot to adequately communicate his intentions on the UNICOM frequency.
- [NTSB FTW95LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA157.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1995 · N6700V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 FTW80FPA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPA02.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1979 · N8270R · 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 FTW78DQG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DQG19.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1978 · N6606V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FQG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQG59.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1977 · N6603V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPA05.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Sherman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1977 · N14784 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DQH06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQH06.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Bovina, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1976 · N39833 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DRG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRG65.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1976 · N8232R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75AF061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF061.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Paloduro, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 6, 1975 · N8293R · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75FRG55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FRG55.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 8, 1975 · N1298R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75AF048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF048.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 12, 1975 · N8201R · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75DQG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DQG19.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Morton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1974 · N6604V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FRG99](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FRG99.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1974 · N8844V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DQG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DQG28.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Matador, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1973 · N6633V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71DPD50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DPD50.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Smithfield, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1971 · N8781V · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=TX

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