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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Burnet, TX | N8213R | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Jun 08, 2011 | Canton, TX | N93650 | Minor | substantial | The loss of fuel pressure for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power. |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Farmingdale, NJ | N404CT | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to verify the amount of fuel onboard before takeoff. Factors in the accident were the airplane being under fueled, the refueler's…The pilot's failure to verify the amount of fuel onboard before takeoff. Factors in the accident were the airplane being under fueled, the refueler's experience, the airplane's inoperative fuel gauges, unsuitable terrain for landing, and night lighting conditions. |
| Mar 04, 2005 | Eagleville, TN | N4024B | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch the fuel selector position , which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fue…The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch the fuel selector position , which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Dec 29, 2003 | Wellington, KS | N14763 | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing roll. Factors were the dry grass and the concrete box he encountered during his excu…The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing roll. Factors were the dry grass and the concrete box he encountered during his excursion off the runway. |
| Jun 01, 2002 | Puertecitos, MX | N23MB | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 26, 2002 | Willits, CA | N28145 | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were the pilot's fai…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to raise the flaps and the wind shear conditions. |
| Sep 17, 2000 | LAS CRUCES, NM | N14774 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral clearance with terrain. Factors were the confined area used for takeoff, and the high vegetation alongside th…The pilot's failure to maintain lateral clearance with terrain. Factors were the confined area used for takeoff, and the high vegetation alongside the road. |
| Nov 09, 1999 | CANANDAIGUA, NY | N93688 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel contamination. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's non-co…The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel contamination. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's non-compliance of an airworthiness directive, failure to perform an annual inspection, and improper modifications of the fuel drain system. |
| Jan 31, 1997 | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | N6638V | Minor | substantial | fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper fuel management. |
| May 31, 1996 | NEW MARKET, VA | N14765 | Minor | substantial |
a loss of engine power as a result of the failure of the left exhaust tailpipe and led to a shorted ignition system. A related factor was the unsuita…a loss of engine power as a result of the failure of the left exhaust tailpipe and led to a shorted ignition system. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain in which the aircraft landed. |
| May 20, 1994 | DEL RIO, TX | N14773 | Minor | substantial |
FUEL STARVATION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO AN EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAK RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFLIGHT FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL PUMP. A FACTO…FUEL STARVATION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO AN EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAK RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFLIGHT FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL PUMP. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Aug 21, 1993 | HILTON HEAD IS, SC | N104CB | Minor | substantial | A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Mar 20, 1993 | PLAINVIEW, TX | N4045B | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S THE IMPROPER FLARE PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN. FACTORS WERE THE FUEL STARVATION POWER LOSS AND IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR. |
| May 26, 1992 | GRAFORD, TX | N9742E | Minor | substantial | LOOSE JAM NUT ON THROTTLE CABLE. FACTORS WERE INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND WATER. |
| Jun 28, 1990 | OJAI, CA | N39843 | Minor | — | STRUCTURAL DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY THE BELLANCA, N39843, AS A RESULT OF ENCOUNTERING WAKE TURBULENCE DURING A NEAR-COLLISION WITH A NAVY F-14A. |
| Sep 29, 1989 | PALO ALTO, CA | N8272R | Minor | substantial |
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. THE FUEL STARVATION WAS THE RESULT OF VANE PARTICLES FROM THE DETERIORATED ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP RESTRICTI…A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. THE FUEL STARVATION WAS THE RESULT OF VANE PARTICLES FROM THE DETERIORATED ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP RESTRICTING THE UPSTREAM FLOW OF FUEL. |
| Jan 25, 1988 | BORGER, TX | N8250R | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 22, 1985 | COLLEGE PARK, MD | N93533 | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 08, 1984 | MARYSVILLE, OH | N4187B | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 25, 1983 | SHELBYVILLE, TN | N28190 | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 02, 1982 | HOMER, LA | N14779 | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |