BELLANCA 17-30A
Burnet, TX — January 15, 2026
Event Information
| Date | January 15, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA091 |
| Event ID | 20260115202303 |
| Location | Burnet, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.73893, -98.23861 |
| Airport | Burnet Municipal Airport/Kate |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper judgement to relinquish his pilot responsibilities to the passenger with the engine operating, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with a parked vehicle.
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.