Bellanca 17-30A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 139 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | Moriarty, NM | N432DM | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 04, 2024 | Bequia, OF | N4023B | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Apr 05, 2014 | Albany, OH | N8259R | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the approach to landing. |
| May 18, 2011 | Rock Springs, WY | N93577 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to continue flight into an area of known adverse weather, which resulted in an accumulation of structural ice that led to a loss …The pilot’s decision to continue flight into an area of known adverse weather, which resulted in an accumulation of structural ice that led to a loss of control and in-flight breakup. Also causal was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning. |
| Apr 28, 2010 | Friendswood, TX | N14787 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The airplane's impact with terrain for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 15, 2007 | Dallas, GA | N8260R | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise due to fuel contamination. |
| Dec 17, 2006 | Jay, OK | N39858 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper decision to extend the landing gear for the water landing. Contributing fa…The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper decision to extend the landing gear for the water landing. Contributing factors were the prevailing night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jan 01, 2004 | Dallas, TX | N4104B | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The failure of flight/navigation instruments while in instrument meteorological conditions (in-cloud flight and low ceilings) resulting in spatial dis…The 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 in-cloud flight) |
| Jan 27, 2002 | Alexandria, MN | N4002B | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's disregard of the weather evaluation and his attempt to fly into known adverse weather without an instrument rating. Factors in the accid…The pilot's disregard of the weather evaluation and his attempt to fly into known adverse weather without an instrument rating. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, the low visibility, and the icing conditions. |
| Feb 13, 2001 | Pampa, TX | N1256R | Fatal (2) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night and the fog. |
| Jul 14, 2000 | HOUSTON, TX | N8263R | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during maneuvering. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the lack of sui…the 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. |
| May 27, 2000 | TAYLOR, MO | N136EL | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
flight into known adverse weather conditions and the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot. An additional cause was the improper in-flight pl…flight into known adverse weather conditions and the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot. An additional cause was the improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors were the weather below approach/landing minimums, night conditions, the pilot's lack of total instrument time and fatigue. |
| Sep 24, 1997 | BE | N28158 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 31, 1995 | CORINTH, MS | N4207B | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOTS DECISION TO CONTINUE HIS VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AFTER BEING ADVISED THAT VFR FLIGHT SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED, …THE PILOTS DECISION TO CONTINUE HIS VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AFTER BEING ADVISED THAT VFR FLIGHT SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED, RESULTING IN SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND LOSS OF CONTROL. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S SELF-INDUCED PRESSURE TO GET TO WORK, THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND THE DARK NIGHT. |
| May 14, 1994 | CAMDENTON, MO | N4226B | Fatal (4) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was his lack of experience flying in actual instrument flight conditions. |
| Dec 10, 1993 | LAGRANGE, GA | N4195B | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT A KNOWN LOW BATTERY CONDITION BEFORE DEPARTING, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER DURING AN INSTRUMENT …WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT A KNOWN LOW BATTERY CONDITION BEFORE DEPARTING, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER DURING AN INSTRUMENT APPROACH. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT AND THE LOW SCATTERED CLOUD LAYER. |
| Jun 01, 1992 | EL CAMPO, TX | N8230R | Fatal (4) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. |
| Apr 26, 1992 | BURNSVILLE, NC | N28110 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY EVALUATE THE WEATHER INFORMATION AND HIS CONTINUED VISUAL FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A COL…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY EVALUATE THE WEATHER INFORMATION AND HIS CONTINUED VISUAL FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH HIGH TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT. |
| Aug 23, 1991 | ARLINGTON, WY | N14698 | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. FACTORS CONTRIUBTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE TREES AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLE…THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. FACTORS CONTRIUBTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE TREES AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE ABOVE THE TREES. |
| Aug 13, 1991 | BOYNE CITY, MI | N6704V | Fatal (1) | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S DIVERTED ATTENTION.. |
| Jan 26, 1991 | OLTON, TX | N4035B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT EXCEEDED THE DESIGN STRESS LIMITS OF THE AIRFRAME AND THE PERFORMANCE OF AEROBATICS AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT FOR RECOVERY. |
| Jun 26, 1990 | DALLAS, TX | N6608V | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE INITIAL PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, FOLLOWED BY THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE STRIKING OF A HIDDEN SET OF TRANSMISSION WIRES. |
| Oct 01, 1989 | COUGAR, WA | CGUVU | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE ABOVE MOUNTAI…CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE ABOVE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. THE ADVERSE WEATHER AND TERRAIN WERE RELATED FACTORS. |
| Apr 17, 1989 | JUNCTION, TX | N8785V | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC) BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT D…CONTINUED 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. |