NTSB investigations: Bellanca 17-30A
255 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bellanca 17-30A. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
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NTSB SEA95LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Kent, WAFuel 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 CHI94LA249Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Waterford, MIundetermined.NTSB CHI94LA204Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Tomahawk, WIThe 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 FTW94LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Del Rio, TXFuel 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 CHI94FA157Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Camdenton, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was his lack of experience flying in actual instrument flight conditions.NTSB ATL94FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Lagrange, GAWas 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 ATL93LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Hilton Head Is, SCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW93LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Plainview, TXThe pilot's the improper flare prior to touchdown. Factors were the fuel starvation power loss and improper positioning of the fuel selector.NTSB DEN93LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Grand Junction, COFatigue failure of the nose landing gear upper drag strut bracket due to fatigue cracking.NTSB LAX92LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Sedona, AZThe 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 CHI92LA204Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Ortonville, MIImproper use of the fuel tank selector switch and inadequate emergency procedures by the pilot in command.NTSB FTW92FA145Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · El Campo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB FTW92LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Graford, TXLoose jam nut on throttle cable. Factors were inadequate annual inspection and unsuitable terrain and water.NTSB ATL92FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Burnsville, NCThe 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 ATL92LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Alto, GAThe 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 FTW92FA015Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Cotulla, TXThe 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 SEA91FA220Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Arlington, WYThe 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 CHI91FA266Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Boyne City, MIThe pilot in command's failure to maintain proper altitude. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's diverted attention..NTSB LAX91LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Coalinga, CAFuel 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 DEN91FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Olton, TXThe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airframe and the performance of aerobatics at an altitude insufficient for recovery.NTSB LAX90FA233Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Ojai, CAStructural damage sustained by the Bellanca, N39843, as a result of encountering wake turbulence during a near-collision with a navy F-14A.NTSB FTW90FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Dallas, TXThe 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 LAX90LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL26 · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot's use of an improper starting technique.NTSB SEA90LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Newberg, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. The birds & debris (hidding obstructions) were related factors.NTSB LAX89LA333Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Palo Alto, CAA 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 CHI89LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Watertown, WIThe pilot's improper use of brakes and throttle. A contributing factor was the parked aircraft which was nearby.NTSB FTW89FA151Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Junction, TXContinued 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 ATL89LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Athens, GADuring 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 MIA88FA234Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Daytona Beach, FLThe 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 LAX88LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Springerville, AZShortly 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 MIA88FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Clearwater, FLThe 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 CHI88FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Wautoma, WIPerformance of an aerobatic maneuver with insufficient altitude for recovery.NTSB FTW88LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Borger, TXShortly 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 NYC88LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Newport, VTShortly 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 FTW87FA170Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Mc Kinney, TXOn 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 MIA87FA205Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Palatka, FLWitnesses 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 DEN87LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Greeley, CODuring 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 LAX87FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Flagstaff, AZThe 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 CHI86LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Grosse Ile, MIThe 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 BFO86FA027Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Riverdale, MDAircraft'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 MIA86LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe 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 CHI86FA102Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Frankfort, MIThe 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 SEA85LA230Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Burlington, WADuring 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 FTW85LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Coushatta, LAAcft 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 BFO85FA051Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · College Park, MDBfr 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 FTW85LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Corsicana, TXThe 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 BFO85FA032Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Roanoke, VAThe 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 CHI85LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Marshall, MNThe 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 ATL85LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Ariton, ALAcft 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 LAX84LA485Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Bishop, CAThe 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…