NTSB investigations: Bellanca 17-30A, TX
51 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.
Cases per year
| 1970 | 1 |
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| 1971 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
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| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
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| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
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| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CEN26LA091Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Burnet, TXThe 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 CEN24LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Galveston, TXMaintenance 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 CEN18LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Sweetwater, TXThe loss of engine power during a precautionary approach for landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA17CA366Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 1730 · Burnet, TXThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB GAA17CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17 30 · Burnet, TXThe pilot’s decision to continue the unstabilized approach and his failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN14FA219Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17 30A · Sweetwater, TXThe pilot’s inadequate inflight fuel management, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion or starvation.NTSB CEN13LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Plainview, TXThe student pilot's improper decision to fly in night visual meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from obstacles.NTSB CEN11LA381Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Canton, TXThe loss of fuel pressure for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Friendswood, TXThe airplane's impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW06CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17-A30 · Georgetown, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW06LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Columbus, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05CA128Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Houston, TXThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel and his inadequate monitoring of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB DFW05CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca BL-17-30A · Roanoke, TXThe disconnection of the engine mixture control cable due to improper maintenance which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB FTW04FA052Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Dallas, TXThe 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 FTW02LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Clarendon, TXthe 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 FTW01FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Pampa, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night and the fog.NTSB FTW00FA208Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Houston, TXthe 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 FTW99LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-30A · Brownfield, TXThe 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 FTW98LA418Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Alpine, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. A factor was the loose gravel composition of the runway.NTSB FTW95LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Conroe, TXThe 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 FTW95LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Midland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 FTW84FA083Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Hebbronville, TXThe 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 FTW83LA285Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Clifton, TXOn 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 FTW81FA021Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 17-30A · Iraan, TXNTSB FTW81DQD12Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30A · El Paso, TXNTSB FTW80FPA02Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30A · Dallas, TXNTSB FTW79DQG08Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30A · Halfway, TXNTSB FTW78DQG19Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30 · Plainview, TXNTSB FTW77FQG59Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30A · Lubbock, TXNTSB FTW77FPA05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30A · Sherman, TXNTSB FTW76DQH06Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30A · Bovina, TXNTSB FTW76DRG65Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30A · Pleasanton, TXNTSB FTW75AF061Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 17-30A · Paloduro, TXNTSB FTW75FRG55Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30A · Freer, TXNTSB FTW75AF048Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 17-30A · Uvalde, TXNTSB FTW75DQG19Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30 · Morton, TXNTSB FTW74FRG99Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30A · Austin, TXNTSB FTW73DQG28Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30 · Matador, TXNTSB FTW71DPD50Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30A · Smithfield, TX