# NTSB Accident DFW06LA040
> **Bellanca 17-30A** · 2005-12-16 · Columbus, TX, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DFW06LA040
- **Event ID:** 20060104X00005
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-12-16
- **Location:** Columbus, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.692222, -96.585556
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bellanca
- **Model:** 17-30A
- **Registration:** N78SV
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.  A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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