# NTSB investigations: Beech A23

A list on [Beech A23](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 5 · 231 investigations

- [NTSB ERA21FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA237.md): Beech A23 · Pinnacle, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 1, 2021 · N8780M · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech 23 · Spruce Pines, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2020 · N8783M · Substantial damage
  > 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 landing and subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR20CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA205.md): Beech 23 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N8868M · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech 23 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Sep 10, 2019 · N3555R · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech A23 · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2019 · N3598R · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech A23 · Sedalia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2018 · N8775M · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech A23 · Beckwourth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2017 · N425RS · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech A23 · Oxford, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2013 · N3542R · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech A23 · Grand Isle, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2012 · N3573R · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech A23 · Laytonsville, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2012 · N8771M · Substantial damage
  > 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 necessitated a turn away from the trees at the end of the runway…
- [NTSB ERA11CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA309.md): Beech A23 · Greene, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N3548R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue a visual approach with low visibility and in heavy rain and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB ERA11CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA275.md): Beech A23 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2011 · N3594R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA049.md): Beech A23 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2007 · N8770M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA149.md): Beech A23 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N8776M · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing by the unknown pilot.
- [NTSB LAX06FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA055.md): Beech A23 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2005 · N3590R · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and, the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering following the loss of power, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX05LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA258.md): Beech A23 · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2005 · N1456L · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the inadequate fuel system management by both pilots. Also causal was the inadequate preflight inspection by both the instructor and student and their failure to verify the fuel quantities in each fuel tank, and, the instructor's…
- [NTSB ATL04CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA136.md): Beech A23 · Columbia, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N1435L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during climb and the pilot's failure to execute a go-around before completing the approach to land.
- [NTSB NYC04CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA019.md): Beech A23 · Salem, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2003 · N8772M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff after his failure to obtain a proper climb rate. Factors related to the accident were the tailwind conditions, and the wet turf runway.
- [NTSB ATL03LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA084.md): Beech A23 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N1483L · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to secure the fitting on a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA023.md): Beech A23 · Farmington, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N1451L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the mechanical fuel pump.
- [NTSB CHI02CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA182.md): Beech A-23-23 · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N3545R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging the flare, and his loss of directional control during landing. The soft terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI01FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA297.md): Beech A23 · Stevens Point, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2001 · N3516R · Destroyed
  > the pilot not obtaining/maintaining aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA01FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA223.md): Beech A23 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N8869M · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall an subsequent in-flight collision with trees then the ground during the uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB NYC01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA010.md): Beech BE-23 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2000 · N8895M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing.
- [NTSB NYC00FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA094.md): Beech A23 · Akron, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2000 · N1410L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies. A factor in this accident was the inability of the engine to attain full power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA059.md): Beech BE-23 · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N1452L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA223.md): Beech A23 · Carlisle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N3508R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA99FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA112.md): Beech A23 · Eatonville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1999 · N8873M · Substantial damage
  > Improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA99LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA190.md): Beech A23 · Pinehurst, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1999 · N1455L · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's improper fuel management resulting in engine loss of power due to fuel starvation and damage to the airplane due to collision with trees in the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA115.md): Beech A23 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1999 · N8883M · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper decision not to land straight ahead after sustaining a reported loss of engine power on initial take off climb with sufficient runway remaining, and improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a subsequent in-flight collision…
- [NTSB FTW97LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA056.md): Beech A23 · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N3597R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during the landing, and his failure to remain clear of the tree during the attempted go-around. The crosswind and the proximity of the small tree were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL96LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA131.md): Beech A23 · Tarboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1996 · N8879M · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the propeller blade. Factors relating to the accident were: corrosion pit(s) on the propeller blade, and inadequate maintenance/inspection of the propeller.
- [NTSB CHI95LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA206.md): Beech 23A · Spearfish, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1995 · N2397Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Factors associated with this accident were remedial action by the pilot was not possible due to the low altitude at which the stall took place.
- [NTSB BFO95LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA012.md): Beech A23 · Campbellsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1994 · N3584R · Substantial damage
  > the mechanic's improper maintenance adjustment, which involved the misalignment of the fuel selector handle with the fuel selector valve. Related factors are the pilot's inadequate fuel management, and the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB BFO94LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA157.md): Beech A-23 · Felton, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N1462L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control. A factor is the pilot's failure to do a go around.
- [NTSB NYC93LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA161.md): Beech A23 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N3552R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures in which he descended below the decision height without visual detection of the runway. Factors are the fog conditions, trees and the pilot's inattention to altitude.
- [NTSB CHI93LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA269.md): Beech A23 · Boyceville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1993 · N3578R · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB ATL93LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA052.md): Beech 23 · Mebane, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1993 · N3523R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB LAX92LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA250.md): Beech A-23 · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N1482L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach. Contributing to this accident was the pilot misjudged the flare altitude and failed to maintain the proper airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC92LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA017.md): Beech A23 · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1991 · N1425L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason's which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL91LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA097.md): Beech 23 · Dothan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1991 · N3549R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the cylinder head because of previous overheated operations. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inaccurate approach which resulted in the loss of directional control and subsequent swerve into the fence.
- [NTSB CHI90FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA250.md): Beech A23A · St Paul, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N8871M · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI90LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA175.md): Beech A23 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N8854M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to unknown reasons.
- [NTSB MKC90LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA066.md): Beech A23 · Fordyce, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N3520R · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's intentional interference with the flight by seizing the controls and shutting off the engine.
- [NTSB LAX90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA037.md): Beech A23 · Reedley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N3551R · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper recovery from a bounce landing.
- [NTSB MKC88LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA149.md): Beech C23 · Crete, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1988 · N3566R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot said he lost control shortly after liftoff while attempting a soft field takeoff. The acft made an uncontrolled descent to the terrain on a farm field adjacent the airstrip, causing substantial damage to the acft, but no injuries to the…
- [NTSB MIA88FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA144.md): Beech A-23 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1988 · N8856M · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot experienced an engine failure on final approach and executed a forced landing to a wooded area and crashed. The pilot said he had flown about 2.0 hours on the right tank and did not switch to the left tank prior to landing. Another pilot had…
- [NTSB LAX88FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA114.md): Beech A23 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1988 · N1461L · Destroyed
  > The passenger told friends that the pilot was going to perform some aerobatic maneuvers near the lodge where they were staying. The other residents in the lodge reported that the airplane flew very low over the house and proceeded towards the east. After…
- [NTSB CHI87LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA196.md): Beech A23 · Longville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1987 · N8799M · Destroyed
  > The student plt rprtd that as he rounded out to land, the acft nosed down & impacted nosewheel first. Subsequently, the nose gear collapsed & the acft skidded to a stop. After coming to rest, a fire erupted, which spread & subsequently destroyed the acft.
- [NTSB BFO87LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA035.md): Beech A23 · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1987 · N3543R · Destroyed
  > The pilot was providing free promotional rides for a flight school. He was on the fourth flight of the day, on final approach, in a nose high attitude when the aircraft's left wing struck small trees. The aircraft impacted the ground 250FEET short of the…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151204')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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