N6704VBELLANCA 17-30A 1991-08-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

BELLANCA 17-30A S/N: 30306

Summary

On August 13, 1991, a Bellanca 17-30A (N6704V) was involved in an accident near Boyne City, MI. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S DIVERTED ATTENTION..

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91FA266. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6704V.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 13, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91FA266
Location
BOYNE CITY, MI
Event ID
20001212X17804
Coordinates
45.210113, -85.010108
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S DIVERTED ATTENTION..

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
30306
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
17-30A

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BELUSH RICHARD
Address
3825 OFFSHORE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
COLUMBUS
State / Zip Code
IN 47203-3535
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI91FA266