# NTSB Accident FTW00FA208
> **Bellanca 17-30A** · 2000-07-14 · HOUSTON, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW00FA208
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21450
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-07-14
- **Location:** HOUSTON, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.770456, -95.679306
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bellanca
- **Model:** 17-30A
- **Registration:** N8263R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during maneuvering.  Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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