# NTSB Accident ATL97FA021
> **Bellanca 17-31ATC** · 1996-12-01 · FITZGERALD, GA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL97FA021
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07128
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-12-01
- **Location:** FITZGERALD, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.839324, -83.269805
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bellanca
- **Model:** 17-31ATC
- **Registration:** N123SS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to the blockage of the intake manifold of the induction air system, by the broken alternate air door, and the loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.

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