# NTSB Accident FTW92LA008
> **BELLANCA 17-31** · 1991-10-14 · BIG SPRING, TX, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW92LA008
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18302
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-10-14
- **Location:** BIG SPRING, TX, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELLANCA
- **Model:** 17-31
- **Registration:** N9755E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

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

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