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
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
Sep 02, 2009 La Grande, OR N14786 Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Sep 06, 2008 Sparta, TN N9792E Incident substantial Failure of the nose landing gear mount during a normal landing due to an improper weld.
Aug 09, 2008 Waukegan, IL N1289R Incident substantial The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane following a failure of the right brake.
Oct 11, 2005 Riverside, CA N14715 Incident substantial
The failure of the steering control rod during an unknown phase of the accident flight that resulted in the unavailability of steering control upon la…

The failure of the steering control rod during an unknown phase of the accident flight that resulted in the unavailability of steering control upon landing.

Nov 02, 2002 Pell City, AL N9558E Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control following landing touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch off the le…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control following landing touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch off the left side of the runway.

Oct 27, 2001 Clarendon, TX N614CJ Incident substantial
the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors to the accident were the dark night light conditions and the lack of suitable…

the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors to the accident were the dark night light conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Nov 28, 2000 ZANESVILLE, OH N8268R Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to follow the restart procedures published in the approved flight manual(AFM). Factors were his failure to follow the fuel managem…

The pilot's failure to follow the restart procedures published in the approved flight manual(AFM). Factors were his failure to follow the fuel management procedures published in the AFM, which resulted in fuel starvation.

Aug 18, 1999 ALBUQUERQUE, NM N4148B Incident destroyed The pilot's failure to follow published procedures in operating the aircraft. A factor was partial failure of the electrical system.
Sep 25, 1998 ALPINE, TX N727DC Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. A factor was the loose gravel composition of the runway.
Jun 18, 1998 SHREVEPORT, LA N4038B Incident substantial The collapsed nose gear as a result of failure of the nose gear locking mechanism.
Aug 02, 1997 EAGLE, MI N8237R Incident substantial the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, his decision to switch fuel tanks too late, and fuel starvation.
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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