Bellanca 17-30A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 139 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

139

All Events

53

Incidents

24

Minor

28

Serious

34

Fatal (66 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jan 15, 2026 Burnet, TX N8213R Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 16, 2025 Moriarty, NM N432DM Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 05, 2024 Galveston, TX N9996V Incident substantial
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the oil filter adapter when replacing the oil filter adapter gasket which resulted in the filter be…

Maintenance 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.

Feb 24, 2024 Cape Coral, FL N282SV Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s failure to properly secure a fuel supply line.
Jan 04, 2024 Bequia, OF N4023B Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 30, 2023 Washington, MO N678MJ Serious (1) substantial
Fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power due to an obstructed fuel vapor return path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadvertent…

Fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power due to an obstructed fuel vapor return path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin, which likely increased the severity of the ground impact.

Sep 03, 2023 Baltimore, MD N74TR Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway light.
May 04, 2023 Longville, MN N8210R Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with an unexpected windshift, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 16, 2022 Madison, MS N39880 Incident substantial The failure of a muffler weld due to inadequate maintenance, which resulted in a fire.
Mar 25, 2022 Ash Flat, AR N8869V Serious (1) substantial
The partial loss of engine power during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent entry into an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the …

The partial loss of engine power during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent entry into an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the inexperience of the low-time pilot.

Sep 03, 2021 Hurricane, UT N15DQ Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear
Dec 03, 2020 Arden Hills, MN N28067 Incident substantial Incorrect connecting rod installation, which resulted in the failure of the nos. 5 and 6 connecting rods and subsequent total loss of engine power.
Oct 06, 2017 Sweetwater, TX N8234R Incident substantial The loss of engine power during a precautionary approach for landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Mar 01, 2017 Carson City, NV N39894 Serious (1) substantial
A total loss of engine power due to internal corrosion of the fuel manifold valve. Also causal was the pilot's decision to return to the runway follow…

A total loss of engine power due to internal corrosion of the fuel manifold valve. Also causal was the pilot's decision to return to the runway following the loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Jan 17, 2016 Overbrook, OK N194DW Incident substantial
The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent decision to …

The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent decision to circle to the north end of the airport due to a light tailwind condition instead of making a downwind landing.

Nov 30, 2014 Boonville, MO N6629V Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulte…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper fuel management.

Sep 14, 2014 Monroe, GA N6648V Serious (2) substantial The improper installation of the oil filter adapter at an unknown time, which resulted in an oil leak and subsequent oil starvation to the engine.
Apr 05, 2014 Albany, OH N8259R Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the approach to landing.
Jan 01, 2014 Alabaster, AL N351AE Minor substantial The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Mar 27, 2013 Plainview, TX N96JG Minor substantial
The student pilot's improper decision to fly in night visual meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from obstacl…

The student pilot's improper decision to fly in night visual meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from obstacles.

Feb 16, 2013 Morris, IL N93747 Incident substantial The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jan 07, 2013 Antlers, OK N222EG Incident substantial The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Apr 27, 2012 Cloverdale, CA N80SV Incident substantial The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb due to fuel starvation.
Mar 17, 2012 Branson, MO N801RC Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a gusting crosswind.
Nov 18, 2011 Pine Mountain, GA N39836 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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