# NTSB Accident FTW00LA176
> **Bellanca 17-31ATC** · 2000-06-07 · DEL RIO, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW00LA176
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21226
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-06-07
- **Location:** DEL RIO, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.370515, -100.889114
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bellanca
- **Model:** 17-31ATC
- **Registration:** N39827
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The separation of the #3 connecting rod, piston, and cylinder.  A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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