Final NTSB investigations: Bellanca 17-31ATC
52 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.
Cases per year
| 1967 | 1 |
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| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1977 | 4 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 4 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2024 | 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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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'))
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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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
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" 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 WPR24LA135Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · El Cajon, CAMaintenance 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 CEN17FA164Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17 31ATC · Boonville, MOThe 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 WPR14LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17 31 · Salt Lake City, UTThe 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 WPR11FA256Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Ukiah, ORThe 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 WPR09LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Roosevelt, UTThe 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 WPR09CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB ATL05LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Sewanee, TNThe 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 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.NTSB LAX98LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL-17 · Winnemucca, NVLoss 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 ATL97FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Fitzgerald, GAA 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 FTW97LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Lubbock, TXthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB IAD96LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-31ATC · Wauseon, OHthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in an inadvertent stall while on short final approach to land.NTSB FTW95LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Hico, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the delayed go-around.NTSB FTW94LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-31ATC · Pagosa Springs, COFailure by the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll.NTSB SEA93LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Jackson Hole, WYThe pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank, and fuel starvation. Factors include rough/uneven terrain.NTSB NYC93LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31 · Leesport, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in forced landing and collision with trees.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…NTSB LAX93FA004Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Elko, NVThe 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 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.NTSB NYC91FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31 ATC · Gt. Barrington, MAThe mechanic's improper use of anti-seize compound on the injector nozzle threads which resulted in an engine failure.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.NTSB LAX89LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Fullerton, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB MKC88LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Wamego, KSDuring 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 ATL86FA125Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Winchester, TNThe 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 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…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…NTSB DEN84FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Moose, WYThe 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 DEN84LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Crested Butte, COAccording 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 NYC83FA254Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Provincetown, MAThe 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 DEN82DA082Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Walsh, COThe 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 ANC82DAG11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31 · Anchorage, AKNTSB MIA81FLD64Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31 · Melbourne, FLNTSB CHI81FA062Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 17-31 · Hessel, MINTSB DEN81FTE16Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31 · Englwood, CONTSB FTW81DPA04Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31A · Paris, TXNTSB DEN80FA049Accident · 3 fatalClosedBellanca 17 · Sterling, CONTSB CHI80FA001Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 17-31 · North Manchest, INNTSB CHI79FET19Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31A · Munster, INNTSB MKC79DCA09Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 1731AT · Cabool, MONTSB FTW78FQD07Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31 · Salt Flat, TXNTSB DEN78FTC04Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31 · Lander, WYNTSB IAD77FLQ21Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31 · Lexington, KYNTSB FTW77DRG24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 1731TC · Eagle Pass, TXNTSB IAD76AI044Accident · 4 fatalClosedBellanca 17-31 · Butler, TNNTSB FTW76AF018Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 17-31 · Larto, LANTSB IAD76FLQ03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31 · Louisville, KYNTSB MIA75FKT20Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31 · Miami, FLNTSB MKC74DER54Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31 · New Germany, MNNTSB LAX74OL085Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBellanca 300 · S.Cruz, St. BarthélemyNTSB IAD73FKM50Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-31 · Charlotte, NC