Aircraft Description
N14786 is a 1973 Bellanca 17-30A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered in the United States. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 12, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on December 9, 2015. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N14786 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0C040 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N14786 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.3387, -88.8485 on February 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N14786 was last updated on July 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Bell, a Textron company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of rotorcraft. From the iconic Bell 206 JetRanger to the Bell 505 and 525, Bell helicopters serve civil, military, and commercial helicopter markets worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 2,990 Bellanca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 17-30A model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N14786. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2009 | WPR09CA439 | Substantial | None | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC