# NTSB Accident DFW07FA039
> **Bellanca 17-30A** · 2006-12-17 · Jay, OK, USA · FATL
## 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.

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