# NTSB investigations: Bellanca 17-31ATC 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. Page 1 of 2 · 52 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR24LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA135.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2024 · N8800V · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of an engine-driven vacuum pump, which resulted in oil starvation to the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the A&P IA’s lack of supervision. - [NTSB CEN17FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA164.md): Bellanca 17 31ATC · Boonville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2017 · N787TV · Substantial damage > The pilot's impairment, due to his use of a combination of psychoactive drugs and a vision deficiency in his left eye, which resulted in a failure to maintain adequate altitude during final approach to landing and subsequent collision with power lines. - [NTSB WPR14LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA142.md): Bellanca 17 31 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2014 · N28119 · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear extension spring to maintain adequate pressure, which allowed the landing gear to collapse during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR11FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA256.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Ukiah, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2011 · N79BF · Substantial damage > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual flight rules flight over mountainous terrain into a region covered by clouds, which likely resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB WPR09LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA297.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Roosevelt, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N14797 · Substantial damage > The retraction of the left main landing gear due to the failure of the extension and retraction actuator arm attach bolt. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to discover the extensive elongation of the actuator attach fitting… - [NTSB WPR09CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA143.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N4134B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB ATL05LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA023.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Sewanee, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2004 · N4088B · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in the overload and collapse of the nose landing gear and subsequent on-ground loss of control of the airplane (aircraft control not possible) and collision with a parked airplane. - [NTSB FTW00LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA176.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Del Rio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2000 · N39827 · Substantial damage > The separation of the #3 connecting rod, piston, and cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX98LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA244.md): Bellanca BL-17 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N14692 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to a missing cotter key and jam nut, the use of an improper nonapproved part by other maintenance personnel, and failure to safety the installation which subsequently lead to a throttle/carburetor linkage disconnect. - [NTSB ATL97FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA021.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Fitzgerald, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1996 · N123SS · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the blockage of the intake manifold of the induction air system, by the broken alternate air door, and the loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA027.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N444TL · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB IAD96LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA070.md): Bellanca BL17-31ATC · Wauseon, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1996 · N2CW · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in an inadvertent stall while on short final approach to land. - [NTSB FTW95LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA311.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Hico, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N500BT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the delayed go-around. - [NTSB FTW94LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA024.md): Bellanca BL17-31ATC · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1993 · N9516E · Substantial damage > Failure by the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. - [NTSB SEA93LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA145.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Jackson Hole, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1993 · N127WZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank, and fuel starvation. Factors include rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB NYC93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA099.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Leesport, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N73SM · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in forced landing and collision with trees. - [NTSB FTW93FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA033.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Dublin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1992 · N39883 · Destroyed > Improper IFR operation by the pilot by descending under instrument meteorological conditions below the minimum altitude and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering for a landing. Factors which contributed to the accident… - [NTSB LAX93FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA004.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Elko, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N33317 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to obtain an adequate preflight weather brieifing and the pilot's decision to continue flight into forecast adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the prevailing icing, clouds, and rain weather conditions. - [NTSB FTW92LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA008.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1991 · N9755E · Substantial damage > The complete loss of engine power due to a failed piston rod. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC91FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA103.md): Bellanca 17-31 ATC · Gt. Barrington, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N1269R · Destroyed > The mechanic's improper use of anti-seize compound on the injector nozzle threads which resulted in an engine failure. - [NTSB FTW90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA139.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Denton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N39870 · Substantial damage > The pilot failures to properly in stall a oil line which resulted in a complete loss of engine power after the oil supply was exhausted. - [NTSB LAX89LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA122.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1989 · N777ML · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB MKC88LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA001.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Wamego, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1987 · N8786V · Substantial damage > During a night ldg the plt aligned the acft with the white tops of a fence that was parallel to the runway. Not all of the rwy lights were illuminated. Both wings and the lower fuselage were substantially damaged during the lndg on the fence. - [NTSB ATL86FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA125.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Winchester, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1986 · N28138 · Substantial damage > The plt made a VFR pattern at an uncontrolled arpt and noted a truck alongside the north end of the rwy. The plt did notsee any persons on the rwy. During the landing flare the plt noticed a man on the rwy near the right wingtip. A jolt was felt as the acft… - [NTSB FTW85FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA054.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Allen, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1984 · N8222R · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground as the plt, who was not current for night/instrument flt, tried to maneuver beneath a low overcast on a dark night. Although seriously injured during the accident sequence, the plt was able to tell rescue workers that he 'was… - [NTSB FTW84LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA210.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Rocksprings, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1984 · N39815 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the cabin door opened in-flight. While making a landing at Rocksprings in order to shut the door, the plt failed to use the checklist and landed the acft with the gear up. The acft was equipped with an auto gear extender, but because of… - [NTSB DEN84FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA039.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Moose, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1983 · N107CB · Destroyed > The acft crashed shortly after takeoff in IFR weather. The plt failed to follow established departure procedures and in fact he did not even call in the fact that he had departed or his departure time as instructed by salt lake center. Attempts by salt lake… - [NTSB DEN84LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA024.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Crested Butte, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1983 · N14780 · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the ground was covered with about 6 inches of light snow & the wind was from the southwest at 5 to 10 KTS. A snow plow preceeded him to the rwy & had cleared a strip about 10 to 12 ft wide on the 1st 1/3 of the rwy. When the plt was… - [NTSB NYC83FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA254.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Provincetown, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1983 · N28077 · Destroyed > The acft crashed in cape cod bay during a night x-country flt. Two sections of wooden wing identified as from the same make and model as the missing acft were recovered from the bay during the 3 days following the flt of the acft. Other identified parts of… - [NTSB DEN82DA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA082.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Walsh, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N4050B · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during takeoff, the engine lost power at about 75 ft AGL. While making a forced landing, the aircraft struck large pipes that were laying on the ground. An investigation revealed the engine would run satisfactorly as long as the… - [NTSB ANC82DAG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG11.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1981 · N14710 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA81FLD64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FLD64.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1981 · N1004R · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA062.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Hessel, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 5, 1981 · N9699E · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81FTE16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTE16.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Englwood, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1981 · N245MB · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DPA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPA04.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 25, 1980 · N14717 · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN80FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA049.md): Bellanca 17 · Sterling, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1980 · N4066B · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI80FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA001.md): Bellanca 17-31 · North Manchest, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 1, 1979 · N170EE · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI79FET19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FET19.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Munster, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1979 · N76TV · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC79DCA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCA09.md): Bellanca 1731AT · Cabool, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 24, 1979 · N68D · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78FQD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FQD07.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Salt Flat, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 22, 1977 · N8852V · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN78FTC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTC04.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Lander, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1977 · N1285R · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77FLQ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLQ21.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1977 · N14747 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77DRG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DRG24.md): Bellanca 1731TC · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 11, 1977 · N39815 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD76AI044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI044.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Butler, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 25, 1975 · N14707 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW76AF018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF018.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Larto, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 7, 1975 · N14713 · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD76FLQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FLQ03.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1975 · N100BV · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA75FKT20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKT20.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 19, 1974 · N1294R · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC74DER54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DER54.md): Bellanca 17-31 · New Germany, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1974 · N170EE · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX74OL085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74OL085.md): Bellanca 300 · S.Cruz, St. Barthélemy · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 17, 1974 · N711BJ · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD73FKM50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73FKM50.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1973 · N8829V · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=1220437&page=2 ## 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 ('1220437', '1250032')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=1220437 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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