# Accident 20030826023049A: Beech C24R, Bend, OR, August 26, 2003

- Type: FAA accident report (Accident/Incident Data System), as reported
- Date: August 26, 2003, 10:07 local time
- Place: Bend, OR
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
- Location: 44.0344° N, 121.1183° W: From the FAA
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.0344&lon=-121.1183&mi=10
- Aircraft: N6536C, registered now (https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6536C) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry model: Beech C24R (registry code 1151254, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c24r) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: Lycoming I0360 SER A&C (registry code 41511, https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-ser-a-c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH C24R
- NTSB investigation: [NTSB SEA03CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA178) (OpenAirDocs)
- FAA source: FAA Aviation Safety Information Portal (https://asip.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030826023049A

## Narrative

As the FAA filed it, in capitals; the FAA replaces private details with ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^.

(-23) ACCORDING TO PIC, HE WAS WORKING WITH A CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, RECEIVING DUAL FOR THE FAA WINGS PROGRAM. THE CFI RECOMMENDED LANDING AT JUNIPER A PRIVATE GRASS STRIP, 2600FT IN LENGTH. AFTER A FULL STOP LANDING THEY BACK TAXIED AND ATTEMPTED TO TAKE OFF. DURING THE ROLL THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND CLIMB ABOVE 60 KTS, THE LANDING GEAR CLIPPED A 4 FOOT HIGH FENCE AND THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND 100 YDS FROM ON THE DEPARTURE END OF RWY 24.

## The NTSB's investigation of this event (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB SEA03CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA178), Aug 26, 2003: Beech C24R (N6536C), Bend, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The first pilot's premature liftoff and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors include a fence and a ditch bank located upwind of the runway.

## Other reports on N6536C (1)

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

- [Incident 19881003059679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881003059679I), Oct 3, 1988: Beech C24R (N6536C), Blue Ash, OH, Minor damage. Unable to extend left gear. Burned off fuel. Landed gear up. Left gear uplatch actuator had malfunctioned.

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. For accidents, the NTSB's own investigation is the fuller record.

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