NTSB investigations: Bellanca 17-31ATC, TX

11 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bellanca 17-31ATC. 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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19772026

NTSB investigations: Bellanca 17-31ATC, TX per year, 1977–2026: 11 cases
1977	2
1980	1
1984	2
1990	1
1991	1
1992	1
1995	1
1996	1
2000	1

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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 ('1220437', '1250032')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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 ('1220437', '1250032'))
  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 ('1220437', '1250032'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run 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 FTW00LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Del Rio, TXThe separation of the #3 connecting rod, piston, and cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 7, 2000 · N39827 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Lubbock, TXthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.Oct 26, 1996 · N444TL · Substantial damage NTSB FTW95LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Hico, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the delayed go-around.Jul 23, 1995 · N500BT · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Dublin, TXImproper 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…Nov 9, 1992 · N39883 · Destroyed NTSB FTW92LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31 · Big Spring, TXThe complete loss of engine power due to a failed piston rod. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 14, 1991 · N9755E · Substantial damage NTSB FTW90LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Denton, TXThe pilot failures to properly in stall a oil line which resulted in a complete loss of engine power after the oil supply was exhausted.Jul 12, 1990 · N39870 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Allen, TXThe 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…Nov 18, 1984 · N8222R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW84LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Rocksprings, TXThe 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…Apr 24, 1984 · N39815 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81DPA04Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31A · Paris, TXDec 25, 1980 · N14717 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78FQD07Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31 · Salt Flat, TXDec 22, 1977 · N8852V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DRG24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 1731TC · Eagle Pass, TXJan 11, 1977 · N39815 · Substantial damage