# FAA incident reports: Beech 23 A list on [Beech 23](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-23.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 174 reports - [Accident 20240807010429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240807010429A.md): Beech 23 · Jacksonville, FL · Aug 7, 2024 · N2376L · Substantial damage > On August 7, 2024 at Herlong Recreational Airport (kheg), Jacksonville, Florida, at approximately 1600 pm EST, a single engine Beechcraft model 23 musketeer departed with a pilot and one passenger on board for the purpose of determining the source of a… - [Incident 20231112020139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231112020139I.md): Beech 23 · Santa Ynez, CA · Nov 12, 2023 · N2358Z · Minor damage > Aircraft was in cruise flight at 8500 feet, when an alternator inoperation light came on. Pilots began decent and as the aircraft was decending through 4000 the pilot inputted a quarter to half inch movement on the control yoke when the controls became light… - [Accident 20231001014859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231001014859A.md): Beech 23 · Waupaca, WI · Oct 1, 2023 · N1963F · Substantial damage > The aircraft was on approach and landing at pcz ( Waupaca Municipal) runway 10. Daytime VFR conditions operating under part 91, wind 170 degrees at 7G10 knots. During the landing the aircraft made contact with the nose wheel and bounced back into the air and… - [Incident 20230814012619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230814012619I.md): Beech 23 · Jacksonville, FL · Aug 14, 2023 · N2335J · Minor damage > The student pilot stated they had completed a solo flight practicing steep turns and s turns and was making a steep approach to practice a short field landing. They stated they made their approach with full flaps and throttle set just above idle with the… - [Accident 20230730012769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230730012769A.md): Beech 23 · Coolin, ID · Jul 30, 2023 · N2362Z · Substantial damage > The pilot and two passengers were departing from Cavanaugh Bay Airport (66S). During the climb out, the aircraft struck a tree and contacted the ground shortly after. The aircraft came to rest cabin-up, 180 degrees from the intended departure path, with the… - [Accident 20211115019569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211115019569A.md): Beech 23 · Abilene, TX · Nov 15, 2021 · N8701M · Substantial damage > On November 15, 2021, at 1200 CST, a Beech musketeer aircraft bearing registration number N8701M, registered to an individual impacted terrain after failing to maintain airspeed during landing on runway 17R at Abilene Regional Airport (abi) in Abilene, TX.… - [Accident 20211027020779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211027020779A.md): Beech 23 · Saratoga, NY · Oct 27, 2021 · N2353Z · Substantial damage > Instructor and student departed on local flight. Utilized homemade dipstick to verify 3 inches in left wing, 1 inch in right. Declined onboarding fuel prior to departure for a local flight. Upon return to departure airport for pattern work aircraft was… - [Accident 20210501009269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210501009269A.md): Beech 23 · Hutchinson, KS · May 1, 2021 · N2378Z · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he continued a takeoff attempt after noticing the aircraft did not appear to be making full power due to sluggish performance. The plane had four (4) persons on board and was close to max useful load. After becoming airborne the plane would… - [Accident 20210303012949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210303012949A.md): Beech 23 · Surgoinsville, TN · Mar 3, 2021 · N2374J · Substantial damage > On 03/03/21, PIC of N2374J was landing at krvn airport. On short final around 50 ft off the ground the aircraft dropped suddenly due to gusty wind conditions and wind shear. This caused a hard landing which broke the left main gear. The PIC executed a… - [Accident 20160701006549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160701006549A.md): Beech 23 · Maryville, MO · Jul 1, 2016 · N8704M · Substantial damage > Pilot was on final approach to runway 17 at Rankin Airport (78Y) and struck power lines approximately one hundred and twenty yards from the end of runway 17. There are marker balls on the eastern most wire. Upon hitting the lines, the plane flipped over, spun… - [Accident 20151018018399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151018018399A.md): Beech 23 · Humboldt, TN · Oct 18, 2015 · N2339J · Substantial damage > On climb out, at approximately 950' MSL, the engine began to misfire. Carburator heat was then applied, but did not improve the situation. Pilot made 180 degree turn to return to airport, but once aligned to land, the airspeed was too great to land. Pilot… - [Incident 20150930017749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150930017749I.md): Beech 23 · Spring, TX · Sep 30, 2015 · N8930M · Minor damage > Pilot states that upon landing roll at kdwh airport runway 35L, right wheel locked up and seized after applying the brakes. Aircraft then swerved right and off the runway. Minor damage was noted to the RH MLG & propeller after slight prop strike. - [Incident 20150602007689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150602007689I.md): Beech 23 · Rotan, TX · Jun 2, 2015 · N2327Z · Minor damage > On June 6, 2015, at 1401 CDT, a Beech musketeer, model 23, bearing registration number N2327Z, had a blade break off the propeller in cruise phase of flight, at 7,500 ft. the aircraft was being flown on a personal flight; VFR; visual meterological conditions… - [Accident 20130718013999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130718013999A.md): Beech 23 · Laurel, MD · Jul 18, 2013 · N2333Z · Destroyed > The aircraft had just departed Suburban airpark, Laurel Maryland (W18). One witness stated he heard the engine sputtering. The aircraft went down about a mile northeast of the airport in a trailer park. The aircraft struck a tree which sheared off the right… - [Incident 20130318003589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130318003589I.md): Beech 23 · Oxford, CT · Mar 18, 2013 · N2347Q · Minor damage > During the initial takeoff the pilot notice there was snow to the south and he decided to circle around and land. During the inital landing the aircraft bounced and on the second touchdown the pilot noticed sparks on the right side of the aircraft so he took… - [Incident 20120923021419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120923021419I.md): Beech 23 · Milledgeville, GA · Sep 23, 2012 · N8741M · Minor damage > On 09/23/2012 approximately around 1050AM EDT aircraft registration N8741M a Beechcraft BE-23 departed kennesaw ga (kryy) on route to Milledgeville ga (kmlj). The aircraft was routed over hartsfield/jackson atlanta airport (katl) then direct to Milledgeville… - [Accident 20111123027639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111123027639A.md): Beech 23 · West Milton, OH · Nov 23, 2011 · N8700M · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > The accident occurred on November 23, 2011 at 2044 local 911 dispatchers received several call reporting a possible aircraft crash, after a 35 minute search of the area the plane was located in a field by the West Milton fire department. The plane is located… - [Incident 20100901045719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100901045719I.md): Beech 23 · Xenia, OH · Sep 1, 2010 · N2348J · Minor damage > On 09/01/2010, at approximately 1920 EDT, [privacy data omitted], student pilot # [privacy data omitted] was practicing solo touch-n-goes at the dayton/Greene County-Lewis A. Jackson regional airport (I19) in a Beech 23 aircraft. The aircraft, N2348J, s/n… - [Incident 20100528047299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100528047299I.md): Beech 23 · Dade City, FL · May 28, 2010 · N2338Q · No damage > Aircraft was in flight for about 20 minutes when the engine shut-off, the pilot's were unsucessful to re-start the engine and landed the aircraft in a cow pasture. The aircraft re-started on the ground but due to the ground condition, the aicraft is unable to… - [Accident 20100321029869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100321029869A.md): Beech 23 · Twenty Nine Pal, CA · Mar 21, 2010 · N2325Z · Substantial damage > Aircraft crashed immediately after takeoff from dirt strip. Pilot stated the engine was at max power but aircraft would not climb. Aircraft setteled until contacting ground. Pilot stated that he encountered a wind shear. - [Incident 20091213052409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091213052409I.md): Beech 23 · Pawtucket, RI · Dec 13, 2009 · N2343L · Minor damage > The subject pilot while landing the aircraft touched the left main gear down first followed by the right main gear. Prior to landing the pilot had adjusted right rudder for left wind. Winds were reported 200@5-10 knots. As he got closer to the landing he… - [Accident 20081009850319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081009850319A.md): Beech 23 · Chesaning, MI · Oct 9, 2008 · N317NF · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot was attempting to land on a wide grass runway with gusty wind conditions. The pilot configured the aircraft with full flaps for landing. The aircraft ballooned in the flare and the pilot was late in making a correction. The aircraft stalled,… - [Incident 20080929854949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080929854949I.md): Beech 23 · New Smyrna Bea, FL · Sep 29, 2008 · N2376Z · Minor damage > (-23) While landing at new symrna Beach airport (evb) at approximately 1820 local time aircraft (N2376Z) with the owner [privacy data omitted] as the PIC and accompanied by 2 passengers, the nose strut collapsed. The steering adapter and collar assembly… - [Incident 20080829855659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080829855659I.md): Beech 23 · Zephyrhills, FL · Aug 29, 2008 · N2323Z · Minor damage > (-23) Non-rated student pilot had repositioned the aircraft to the refueling ramp and was returning to parking. As he approached his spot and applied the brakes to stop, the aircraft continued and ran into the untralite aircraft parked beyond his spot. - [Accident 20080210010979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080210010979A.md): Beech 23 · Fort Myers, FL · Feb 10, 2008 · N2382J · Substantial damage > (-23) Upon landing on grass strip the left wing tip hit a sea grape bush causing the aircraft to turn 90 degrees to the left and slide while curving to the left ending up against a fence and more bushes. - [Incident 20070928826299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070928826299I.md): Beech 23 · Pontiac, MI · Sep 28, 2007 · N8778M · Minor damage > (-23) At 1350 aircraft N8778M BE23 (Beech musketeer) landed Pontiac airport runway 27R. Aircraft ran off runway to the left. Aircraft clipped runway sign box near "j". Pilot taxied to terminal. - [Accident 20070727019959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070727019959A.md): Beech 23 · Georgetown, OH · Jul 27, 2007 · N2306L · Substantial damage > (-23) While attempting to land, a crosswind gust blew the aircraft off of the runway. The right wing hit a fence, the tail hit some small trees and the aircraft went into a cornfield. - [Accident 20070726015049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070726015049A.md): Beech 23 · Science Hill, KY · Jul 26, 2007 · N2354J · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) The on-site investigation revealed the following facts. The aircraft came to rest with the propeller in a vertical position. The upper blade was slightly bent aft, the lower blade was completely bent under the aircraft. When removed and examined, there… - [Accident 20061230029159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061230029159A.md): Beech 23 · Bee Tree Dam, NC · Dec 30, 2006 · N2319L · Destroyed > (-23) Pilot left Ohio, with plans to stop in hendersonville, NC for fuel on his way to orlando, Florida. He did not verify amount of fuel in tanks before departing, he did not file a flight plan, he did not get a weather breifing before departing from Ohio.… - [Incident 20061228030069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061228030069I.md): Beech 23 · Muncie, IN · Dec 28, 2006 · N2366Z · No damage > (-23) On December 28, 2006 at 1825 local time aircraft N2366Z, a Beechcraft BE-23 was taxiing to the active runway at Muncie municipal airport in Muncie Indiana, when the aircraft veered off of the taxiway into the grass and came to a stop. - [Accident 20060723013399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060723013399A.md): Beech 23 · Bowie, TX · Jul 23, 2006 · N2326Z · Substantial damage > (-23) On July 23, 2006, approximately 0945 central daylight time, a Beech 23 single-engine airplane N2326Z, was substantially damaged following a loss of control shortly after touch down on runway 35 at the Bowie Municipal Airport (0F2), Bowie Texas. The… - [Incident 20060509008949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060509008949I.md): Beech 23 · Lakeview, MI · May 9, 2006 · N2378Z · Minor damage > (-23) After landing on runway 27, the aircraft veered off the left side of the side runway and folded the right main gear. Minor damage. Two on board, no one injured. Reported winds at the time were 160/18 gust to 23. Sky condition was FEW060 BKN220. - [Accident 20060505006719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060505006719A.md): Beech 23 · Kingman, AZ · May 5, 2006 · N8750M · Destroyed > (-23) On may 05, 2006 at Kingman Airport Kingman, AZ., at approximately 0830, student pilot [privacy data omitted] owner and operator of a Beechcraft BE-23-23, N8750M, crashed on landing when following a twin aircraft for touch and go on runway 21. Aircraft… - [Incident 20060309005709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060309005709I.md): Beech 23 · Uppercaptivaisl, FL · Mar 9, 2006 · N2354J · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot was attempting to land on an unimproved airstrip when he encountered unexpected crosswind and made a hard landing resulting in a collapse of the nose landing gear. - [Accident 20050507010899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050507010899A.md): Beech 23 · Tucson, AZ · May 7, 2005 · N2388Q · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot took off from runway 11L at tus, turned crosswind at approx. 300 ft(AGL) and at approx. 400 ft(AGL) the engine quit completely. Pilot attempted a re-start unsuccessfully, lost approx. 100 ft altitude, declared an emergency, turned back to… - [Accident 20040627013409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040627013409A.md): Beech 23 · Saginaw, MI · Jun 27, 2004 · N2334Z · Substantial damage > (-23) During approach to landing pilot encountered thermal updraft and began a descent in the rising air. Crossing onto the airport property the rising air current ceased and the aircraft dropped to the runway, bounced once, was caught by the crosswind from… - [Accident 20030827023209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030827023209A.md): Beech 23 · Punta Gorda, FL · Aug 27, 2003 · N2322Q · Substantial damage > (-23) On August 27, 2003, at 0907 CDT, a Beech, BE-23, N2322Q, registered to e-z flying club, crashed just after take-off due to engine failure departing from the Punta Gorda Charlotte County Airport (pgd) while on a 14 CFR part 91 personal flight. Visual… - [Accident 20020519017689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020519017689A.md): Beech 23 · Kinggeorge, VA · May 19, 2002 · N2351Z · No damage · 3 fatal > (-23) On may 19, 2002, N2351Z, a Beechcraft BE-23-23 aircraft departed shannon airport in fredericksburg, Virginia at or about 10:00 am. The aircraft flew east to king george, Virginia. A witness stated that the aircraft descended to approximately 50 to 100… - [Incident 20020408007889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020408007889I.md): Beech 23 · St Louis, MO · Apr 8, 2002 · N2321Q > (-23) On 04/08/2002, Mr. Benjamin kruger, a VFR private pilot, planned his VFR flight plan using "tv weather". Mr. Kruger departed springfield, IL (kspi) with intentions to land at hannibal, MO (hae). Mr. Kruger was flying his own aircraft, a BE-23, N2321Q.… - [Accident 20020407017699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020407017699A.md): Beech 23 · Louisa, VA · Apr 7, 2002 · N2375Z · No damage > (-23) During the landing, a deer was spotted on the runway, and the pilot, daniel garriques, elected to go around. After power was applied, the deer impacted the left flap and stabilizer. During the climb out, pitch control was maintained by trim as the yoke… - [Accident 20010805026959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010805026959A.md): Beech 23 · Westbend, WI · Aug 5, 2001 · N2367J · No damage > (.19) On August 5, 2001, at 2039 central daylight time, a Beech model 23, N2367J, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff from runway 24 (3,898 feet… - [Accident 20001217038859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001217038859A.md): Beech 23 · Rolla, MS · Dec 17, 2000 · N2324J · No damage · 1 fatal > (-23) Airman departed ksus for kodo. No briefing or flight plan on file with fss. It will take approx. 3 months for cami autopsy results. The a/c logbook indicated a current annual inspection. At this time, inspectors suspect that a repair (weld) on exhaust… - [Accident 20001115038599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001115038599A.md): Beech 23 · Everglades, FL · Nov 15, 2000 · N2334J · Substantial damage > (-23)On November 15, 2000, at approx. 12:06 pm, mr. [privacy data omitted]Was pilot in command of Beech musketeer N2334J. On approach to landing for runway 33 at Everglades airpark (X01), the pilot experienced strong gusty winds which forced the aircraft to… - [Accident 20000108000539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000108000539A.md): Beech 23 · Macon, GA · Jan 8, 2000 · N2336Z · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (.19) On January 8, 2000, at 1445 eastern standard time, a Beech 23, N2336Z, collided with trees and subsequently the ground, and burst into flames while maneuvering for an emergency landing following a reported loss of engine power near Macon, Georgia. The… - [Incident 19990919036239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990919036239I.md): Beech 23 · Valley City, OH · Sep 19, 1999 · N2314L · Minor damage > (-23) On September 19, 1999 at 1355 EDT, a Beechcraft 23, N2314L, registered to Mr. Brian o'keefe, overan runway 36 upon landing at Valley City airport (78OH), while on a pleasure flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. No flight plan… - [Accident 19990723009529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990723009529A.md): Beech 23 · Vidalia, GA · Jul 23, 1999 · N2381Z · Substantial damage > Acft took off from field, hit fence. (-23) airman exercised poor judgement attempting to fly an unairworthy aircraft. See attached. - [Accident 19990504004549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990504004549A.md): Beech 23 · Houghton Lake, MI · May 4, 1999 · N2339Z · Substantial damage > Acft engine failed on take-off, and the acft crashed and was destroyed, other circumstances are unknown. (From.19) on may 4, 1999, at 1015 eastern daylight time, a Beech BE-23, N2339Z, owned and piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged during a… - [Accident 19981230034409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981230034409A.md): Beech C23 · Death Valley, CA · Dec 30, 1998 · N2313L · Substantial damage > (.19)On December 30, 1998, about 1630 hours pacific standard time, a Beech C23, N2313L, sustained substantial damage when it collided with terrian during a takeoff overrun from the furnace creek, California, airport. The privat pilot/owner and his one… - [Incident 19980907044899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980907044899I.md): Beech 23 · Oakpark, GA · Sep 7, 1998 · N2381Z · Minor damage > Pilot stated that during landing on his grass strip behind his house he struck a fence post. The aircraft was then ballooned and was landed on the nose gear. The aircraft was then turned sharply to avoid the fence and trees at the end of the strip. The nose… - [Incident 19980825032589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980825032589I.md): Beech 23BEECH · Des Moines, IA · Aug 25, 1998 · N2384J · Minor damage > The pilot was attempting a take off in his aircraft when it failed to reach rotation speed. The pilot decided to abort the take off and there was insufficient runway emaining to stop. The aircraft sustained minor damage when it came to rest in a ditch.… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-23/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1151202') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-23/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.