Bellanca 17-31ATC Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 24 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2024 | El Cajon, CA | N8800V | Minor | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of an engine-driven vacuum pump, which resulted in oil starvation to the engine and a subsequent total l…Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of an engine-driven vacuum pump, which resulted in oil starvation to the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the A&P IA’s lack of supervision. |
| Jun 11, 2011 | Ukiah, OR | N79BF | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual flight rules flight over mountainous terrain into a region covered by clouds, which like…The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual flight rules flight over mountainous terrain into a region covered by clouds, which likely resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control. |
| Jun 19, 2009 | Roosevelt, UT | N14797 | Incident | substantial |
The retraction of the left main landing gear due to the failure of the extension and retraction actuator arm attach bolt. Contributing to the accident…The retraction of the left main landing gear due to the failure of the extension and retraction actuator arm attach bolt. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to discover the extensive elongation of the actuator attach fitting bolt hole during past annual inspections. |
| Mar 06, 2009 | Bakersfield, CA | N4134B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
| Nov 14, 2004 | Sewanee, TN | N4088B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in the overload and collapse of the nose landing gear and subsequent on-ground loss of contr…The pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in the overload and collapse of the nose landing gear and subsequent on-ground loss of control of the airplane (aircraft control not possible) and collision with a parked airplane. |
| Jun 07, 2000 | DEL RIO, TX | N39827 | Incident | substantial | The separation of the #3 connecting rod, piston, and cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Dec 01, 1996 | FITZGERALD, GA | N123SS | Fatal (3) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the blockage of the intake manifold of the induction air system, by the broken alternate air door, and the loss of aircr…A loss of engine power due to the blockage of the intake manifold of the induction air system, by the broken alternate air door, and the loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 26, 1996 | LUBBOCK, TX | N444TL | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Jul 23, 1995 | HICO, TX | N500BT | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND THE DELAYED GO-AROUND. |
| Jun 30, 1993 | JACKSON HOLE, WY | N127WZ | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN EMPTY FUEL TANK, AND FUEL STARVATION. FACTORS INCLUDE ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN. |
| Nov 09, 1992 | DUBLIN, TX | N39883 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
IMPROPER IFR OPERATION BY THE PILOT BY DESCENDING UNDER INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS BELOW THE MINIMUM ALTITUDE AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAI…IMPROPER IFR OPERATION BY THE PILOT BY DESCENDING UNDER INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS BELOW THE MINIMUM ALTITUDE AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A LANDING. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: PILOT FATIGUE AND ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. |
| Oct 03, 1992 | ELKO, NV | N33317 | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEIFING AND THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT INTO FORECAST ADVERSE WEATHER C…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEIFING AND THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT INTO FORECAST ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PREVAILING ICING, CLOUDS, AND RAIN WEATHER CONDITIONS. |
| Jul 12, 1990 | DENTON, TX | N39870 | Serious (2) | substantial | THE PILOT FAILURES TO PROPERLY IN STALL A OIL LINE WHICH RESULTED IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AFTER THE OIL SUPPLY WAS EXHAUSTED. |
| Mar 06, 1989 | FULLERTON, CA | N777ML | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. |
| Oct 06, 1987 | WAMEGO, KS | N8786V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 06, 1986 | WINCHESTER, TN | N28138 | Fatal | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 18, 1984 | ALLEN, TX | N8222R | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 16, 1984 | ANTIGO, WI | N4001B | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 24, 1984 | ROCKSPRINGS, TX | N39815 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 04, 1984 | GALLUP, NM | N4166B | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 28, 1983 | MOOSE, WY | N107CB | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 14, 1983 | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | N14780 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 11, 1983 | PROVINCETOWN, MA | N28077 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 09, 1982 | WALSH, CO | N4050B | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |