Aviation accident DFW07FA039

3 fatal · Bellanca 17-30A · 2006-12-17 · Jay, OK, USA

Event

NTSB number: DFW07FA039
Event ID: 20061220X01821
Type: Accident
Date: 2006-12-17
Location: Jay, OK, USA
Coordinates: 36.502777, -94.903892

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 0
Minor: 1
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: Bellanca
Model: 17-30A
Registration: N39858
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper decision to extend the landing gear for the water landing. Contributing factors were the prevailing night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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