# NTSB MIA85IA014: Bellanca 17-31A, N8830V, Palm Coast, FL, October 21, 1984

- Type: NTSB incident investigation
- Classification: Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report
- Date: October 21, 1984, 18:30 local (22:30 UTC)
- Place: Palm Coast, FL
- Location: 29.5850° N, 81.2078° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Palm Coast, FL, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.5850&lon=-81.2078&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 31272
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA85IA014
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/31272/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA014

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf, cruise
  - ignition system,ignition coil - overtemperature (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - precautionary landing - performed, pilot in command

## Analysis

THE PLT STATED THAT WHILE IN CRUISE FLT, THE ACFT SUSTAINED A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER & HE ELECTED TO LAND ON A ROAD. DURING THE LANDING THE LT WING HIT A SIGN. POST CRASH INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE MAGNETO COILS WERE HEATING UP.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8830V](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8830V-2013-05-15), registration cancelled 2013-05-15, S/N 3244, built 1971 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELLANCA 17-31A
- Registry model: [Bellanca 17-31A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-17-31a) (registry code 1220435) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming TI0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ti0-540-series) (registry code 41533, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 3244
- Airframe hours: 15504
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-540-K1 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Minor damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Robert E. Dragoo
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, October 18, 1984
- Departed: X21, TITUSVILLE, FL
- Destination: CGS, COLLEGE PARK, MD

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 42; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 96,845 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 120° at 12 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 70 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: DAB, 20 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Incident 19841021075069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841021075069I), Oct 21, 1984: Blanca 1731A, Palm Coast, FL, Minor damage. Magneto coils heated up causing partial power loss. Landed on road, left wing tip contacted a road sign.

## Other investigations on N8830V (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI73FEE37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEE37), Dec 27, 1972: Bellanca 17-31 (N8830V), Northbrook, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72AC064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC064), Feb 12, 1972: Bellanca 17-31A (N8830V), Springfield, OH, substantial damage, 2 fatal

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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