N9755EBELLANCA 17-31 1991-10-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BELLANCA 17-31 S/N: 76-31121

Summary

On October 14, 1991, a Bellanca 17-31 (N9755E) was involved in an accident near Big Spring, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A FAILED PISTON ROD. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA008. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9755E.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 14, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW92LA008
Location
BIG SPRING, TX
Event ID
20001212X18302
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A FAILED PISTON ROD. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
76-31121
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
17-31

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1665 NOME STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
AURORA
State / Zip Code
CO 80010
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# FTW92LA008