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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Beech C23 · Torrance, CA · September 21, 1997

Date: September 21, 1997
Place: Torrance, CA
Phase of flight: To Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct)
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N543JL
NTSB investigation: NTSBLAX97FA328
Reported as: Beech C23
People aboard: 4
Fatal injuries: 4

N543JLRegistration cancelled May 4, 2015 · Beech C23S/N M-1903 · Built 1976 Airframe modelBeech C23 Engine modelLycoming O&VO-360 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Crashed into building after takeoff. Other circumstances are unknown.

As the FAA filed it

CRASHED INTO BUILDING AFTER TAKEOFF. OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES ARE UNKNOWN.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB LAX97FA328Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportTorrance, CAThe failure of the pilot to attain and maintain adequate airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with a building.Sep 21, 1997 · Destroyed