Has N30BA been in an accident?

Yes. N30BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N30BA?

N30BA is a 1976 Allen BD-5 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number NBA-19.

N30BA — 1976 Allen BD-5

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N30BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: NBA-19
Manufacturer: Allen
Model: BD-5
Year: 1976
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA13LA167Mar 14, 2013Mount Airy, NCSerious
A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent closing of the engine choke. Contributing to the accident was the improper rigging of the engine choke cable.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1976 Allen BD-5).

Sep 25, 2012deregistered — Allen William C

Frequently asked

Has N30BA been in an accident?: Yes. N30BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N30BA?: N30BA is a 1976 Allen BD-5 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number NBA-19.

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