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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |