# Beech A23 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1151204 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: A23 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Engines: 1 - Seats: 4 - Data sheet: TCDS A1CE - Registered aircraft: 85 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23 ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 99-05-13 R1 WD](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-13-R1-WD): Withdrawal of AD 99-05-13 · Beech B17B, B17L, B17R (Army UC-43H) and 107 more. Effective Jul 5, 2000 - [AD 89-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-24-09): Aileron Rod Ends · Textron 19A, 23, A23 and 10 more. Effective Dec 4, 1989 - [AD 87-02-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-02-08): Stabilator Hinge Assemblies · Textron 19A, 23, A23 and 11 more. Effective Mar 4, 1987 - [AD 85-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-05-02): Fuel Selector Guard Modification · Textron 19A, 23, A23 and 11 more. Effective Apr 25, 1985 - [AD 73-20-07 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-20-07-R2): Wing Attach Bolts/Brackets · Textron 19A, 23, A23 and 10 more. Effective Sep 3, 1982 - [AD 78-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-04-01): Wing Flap Control · Textron 19A, 23, A23 and 10 more. Effective Feb 20, 1978 - [AD 77-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-03-05): Main Landing Gear · Textron 19A, 23, A23 and 8 more. Effective Mar 14, 1977 - [AD 76-25-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-25-05): Aileron Control · Textron 19A, 23, A23 and 9 more. Effective Jan 24, 1977 - [AD 75-17-37](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-17-37): Carburetor Mixture and/or Heat Control · Textron 19A, 23, A23 and 10 more. Effective Aug 20, 1975 - [AD 75-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-01-04): Fuel Selector Valve · Textron 19A, 23, A23 and 10 more. Effective Jan 7, 1975 - [AD 73-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-23-03): Flexible Induction Air Ducts · Textron 19A, 23, A23 and 8 more. Effective Nov 13, 1973 - [AD 73-13-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-13-11): Automatic Pilot Instruments · Textron 19A, 23, A23 and 10 more. Effective Jun 29, 1973 - [AD 70-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-15-03): Fuel Selector Valve · Textron 19A, 23, A23 and 4 more. Effective Jul 21, 1970 - [AD 68-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-17-06): Parking Brake · Textron 23, A23, A23-19 and 2 more. Effective Aug 27, 1968 - [AD 65-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-19-02): Aileron Control Column Links · Textron 23 and A23. Effective Aug 26, 1965 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 99-05-13 ## NTSB investigations (232, newest 10) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA21FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA237), Jun 1, 2021: Beech A23 (N8780M), Pinnacle, NC, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA21LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA012), Oct 3, 2020: Beech 23 (N8783M), Spruce Pines, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to familiarize himself with the wind conditions at the destination airport and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a long, tailwind… - [NTSB WPR20CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA205), Jul 5, 2020: Beech 23 (N8868M), Sedona, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after an attempted takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a forced landing on a road and subsequent landing gear collapse. - [NTSB ERA19TA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA276), Sep 10, 2019: Beech 23 (N3555R), Panama City, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to an obstructed fuel vent, and the flight instructor's failure to ensure that the student did an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a forced landing. - [NTSB CEN19LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA194), Jul 1, 2019: Beech A23 (N3598R), Fort Smith, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flight instructor's fuel mismanagement. - [NTSB CEN18LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA220), Jun 7, 2018: Beech A23 (N8775M), Sedalia, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing rollout due to the unexpected wind shift, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA17CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA148), Feb 14, 2017: Beech A23 (N425RS), Beckwourth, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s inadvertent use of the control yoke to correct for a drift and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA13LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA285), Jun 13, 2013: Beech A23 (N3542R), Oxford, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure to comply with an airworthiness directive by maintenance personnel and incorrect reinstallation of the fuel selector handle by unknown personnel, which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN13LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA109), Dec 18, 2012: Beech A23 (N3573R), Grand Isle, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's inadequate fuel management due to distraction by airport traffic, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA12FA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA458), Jul 16, 2012: Beech A23 (N8771M), Laytonsville, MD, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector handle was correctly positioned, which resulted in an interruption of fuel to the engine and a loss of engine power during the takeoff, which… All 232: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (136, newest 10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20210601007409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210601007409A), Jun 1, 2021: Beech A23 (N8780M), Pinnacle, NC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. N8780M suffered engine loss for unknown reasons. Fuel selector was found on the right fuel tank and the magneto switch was found in the off position. Aircraft… - [Incident 20210507008969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210507008969I), May 7, 2021: Beech A23 (N3549R), Kalamazoo, MI, Minor damage. On may 05, 2021 at 14:40 eastern daylight time (EDT), a 1965 Beech A23 aircraft, N3549R, registered to [privacy data omitted], operated by a private pilot for… - [Accident 20201003016859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201003016859A), Oct 3, 2020: Beech A23 (N8783M), Spruce Pines, NC, Substantial damage. The pilot stated the flight was normal from K62 to 7A8. Upon arriving at 7A8 at an altitude of 7500 ft., he performed a circling descent to enter the traffic… - [Accident 20200705005189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200705005189A), Jul 5, 2020: Beech A23 (N8868M), Sedona, AZ, Substantial damage. On July 5, 2020, at 1124 MST, a 1964 Beech A23, N8868M, [privacy data omitted], failed to gain altitude during takeoff climbout while conducting a personal… - [Accident 20190910014579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190910014579A), Sep 10, 2019: Beech A23 (N3555R), Panama City, FL, Substantial damage. Flight was a 14 CFR 91 instructional flight when the accident occurred. Aircraft was on final when the student pilot tried to add power but the engine did not… - [Accident 20190701008829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190701008829A), Jul 1, 2019: Beech A23 (N3598R), Fort Smith, AR, Substantial damage. N3598R departed Fort Smith Regional Airport (kfsm) at 10:30 am. On 1 July, 2019 with pilot and student onboard. After flying approximately 45 minutes at kfsm… - [Accident 20180607010759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180607010759A), Jun 7, 2018: Beech A23 (N8775M), Sedalia, MO, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed on runway 18 at Sedalia Memorial Airport with winds reported at 7 knots from 230 degrees. On touchdown, the pilot stated the aircraft swerved… - [Incident 20180511007729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180511007729I), May 11, 2018: Beech A23 (N1470L), Fort Worth, TX, No damage. The incident occurred on may 11, 2018, at 1745 local time. The pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft. There were no injuries. The aircraft incurred no… - [Accident 20170214006109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170214006109A), Feb 14, 2017: Beech A23 (N425RS), Beckworth, CA, Substantial damage. Student pilot was conducting solo flight training. Student pilot set up to conduct a touch and go at beckwourth, CA (O02). Airplane landed on east end of… - [Incident 20130817017999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130817017999I), Aug 17, 2013: Beech A23 (N722HB), Sac City, IA, Minor damage. Student pilot was conducting a landing and on flareout aircraft floated increasing altitude above runway. Pilot added full power to go around momentarily… All 136: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 85, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23/aircraft - ads: 20, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23/ads - incidents: 136, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. 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