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Accident · No damage

FAA accident report · Beech C23 · Kahoka, MO · April 5, 2002

Date: April 5, 2002 · 19:30 local
Place: Kahoka, MO
Airport: Kahoka Municipal Airport
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: No damage
Aircraft: N2258L
NTSB investigation: NTSBCHI02LA101
Reported as: Beech C23

N2258LRegistration cancelled Aug 29, 2002 · Beech C23S/N M-1893 · Built 1976 Airframe modelBeech C23 Engine modelLycoming O&VO-360 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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(-23) The pilot, mark shawn thomas, attempted a takeoff from runway 28, Kahoka Municipal Airport (0H7), Kahoka, Missouri at 1927 on Friday, April 5, 2002 in a Beechcraft C23, N2258L. The airplane crashed shortly after takeoff and was consumed by flame. The pilot escaped without injury. See NTSB #CHI02LA101.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) THE PILOT, MARK SHAWN THOMAS, ATTEMPTED A TAKEOFF FROM RUNWAY 28, KAHOKA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (0H7), KAHOKA, MISSOURI AT 1927 ON FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2002 IN A BEECHCRAFT C23, N2258L. THE AIRPLANE CRASHED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AND WAS CONSUMED BY FLAME. THE PILOT ESCAPED WITHOUT INJURY. SEE NTSB #CHI02LA101.

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 CHI02LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKahoka, MOThe improper soft field takeoff/procedure by the pilot. Contributing factors were the night condition and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot.Apr 5, 2002 · Destroyed