BELLANCA 17-30A
Galveston, TX — April 5, 2024
Event Information
| Date | April 5, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA152 |
| Event ID | 20240409194058 |
| Location | Galveston, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.26533, -94.86042 |
| Airport | Scholes International Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| Model | 17-30A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.