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
Mar 06, 1997 MONROE, MI N8782V Incident substantial
the pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors included the inadequate compensation for the crosswind condi…

the pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors included the inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, the crosswind, and gusts.
Dec 01, 1996 RUIDOSO, NM N39812 Incident substantial
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll, and his delayed aborted landing. The gusty crosswind and blown left main ti…

failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll, and his delayed aborted landing. The gusty crosswind and blown left main tire were considered to be related factors.
May 24, 1996 FALLBROOK, CA N23MB Incident substantial
failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors rel…

failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the excessive airspeed on final approach, and the short and wet condition of the runway.
Jan 13, 1996 BELEN, NM N4109B Incident substantial previous damage, looseness of the main landing gear, and inadequate maintenance.
Apr 06, 1995 MIDLAND, TX N6700V Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Oct 18, 1992 GRAND JUNCTION, CO N14695 Incident substantial FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR UPPER DRAG STRUT BRACKET DUE TO FATIGUE CRACKING.
Aug 09, 1992 SEDONA, AZ N6649V Incident substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE FIXED BASE OPERATOR TO PROPERLY CONDUCT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION AND INADEQUATE COMPLIANCE WITH THE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE. CONTRIBUTI…

THE 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.
Mar 07, 1992 SANTA FE, NM N39866 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL PHASE OF A TOUCH AND GO.
Feb 26, 1991 COALINGA, CA N8290R Incident substantial FUEL 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.
Apr 24, 1989 WATERTOWN, WI N39868 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF BRAKES AND THROTTLE. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PARKED AIRCRAFT WHICH WAS NEARBY.
Dec 12, 1988 ATHENS, GA N14695 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 18, 1988 SPRINGERVILLE, AZ N14683 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 26, 1987 GREELEY, CO N8793V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 18, 1986 GROSSE ILE, MI N28208 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 29, 1986 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL N28007 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 21, 1985 COUSHATTA, LA N4026B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 30, 1985 CAMDEN, SC N6707V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 02, 1985 EL PASO, TX N39854 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 12, 1985 CORSICANA, TX N8203R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 13, 1985 MARSHALL, MN N8863V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 09, 1985 TAOS, NM N9735E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1984 ARITON, AL N8794V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 13, 1984 RICHMOND HTS, OH N93752 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 01, 1984 SANTA FE, NM N4096B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 16, 1983 COLUMBUS, OH N93571 Incident substantial Investigation pending
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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