# Beech A23A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1151208 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: A23A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Engines: 1 - Seats: 4 - Data sheet: TCDS A1CE - Registered aircraft: 51 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23a ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2024-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-14-03): Autopilot System · Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (STC SA01866WI). Effective Aug 20, 2024 - [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 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006 - [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 71-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-25-03): Fuel and Oil Restrictor · Textron 19A, A23-24, A23A and 6 more. Effective Dec 3, 1971 - [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 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 99-05-13 ## NTSB investigations (119, 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 ERA23LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA119), Jan 28, 2023: Beech A23 (N16TH), Miami, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s mismanagement of fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN20LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA211), Jun 4, 2020: Beech 23 (N7941L), Cleburne, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to metal fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder wall. - [NTSB GAA16CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA177), Apr 5, 2016: Beech A23 (N5791V), Hulbert, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA16LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA090), Jan 16, 2016: Beech A23 (N3680Q), Kingston, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning and his improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CHI08CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA173), Jun 29, 2008: Beech A23A (N701DW), Sheboygan, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel management that led to fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the drainage ditch. - [NTSB DEN07FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA071), Mar 13, 2007: Beech A23A (N4761J), Holman, NM, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude and clearance, and his improper inflight planning/decision to postpone initiating a climbing turn to avoid obstructions. - [NTSB NYC05WA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05WA064), Mar 26, 2005: Beech A23A (N4705J), Ottengruner, Germany, substantial damage, 3 fatal - [NTSB FTW04IA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA134), May 20, 2004: Beech A23A (N6943Q), Kress, TX, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The in-flight separation of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA081), May 8, 2004: Beech A23A (N3659Q), Crystal River, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and incurring damage. - [NTSB DEN00LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA058), Mar 13, 2000: Beech A23A (N2337W), Rawlins, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to abort the landing in a timely manner. Factors were the tailwind and high density altitude, resulting in inadequate climb performance. All 119: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23a/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (66, 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 20230128001999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230128001999A), Jan 28, 2023: Beech A23A (N16TH), Miami, FL, Substantial damage. Part 91 operation Beech aircraft A-23A, [privacy data omitted], serial number M-994, lost engine power, with one pilot and three passengers on board. Emergency… - [Accident 20200604011039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200604011039A), Jun 4, 2020: Beech A23A (N7941L), Cleburne, TX, Substantial damage. On June 4, 2020, at 0955 central daylight time, a Beechcraft A-23, N7941L, lost total engine power while cruising at 1200 feet AGL. The pilot made an… - [Incident 20170517004539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170517004539I), May 17, 2017: Beech A23A (N5788V), New Plymouth, OH, Minor damage. The aircraft departed vinton county airport (221) and developed a loss of engine power. The pilot returned to the airport and elected to land with a tail wind… - [Accident 20160405003279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160405003279A), Apr 5, 2016: Beech A23A (N5791V), Beggs, OK, Substantial damage. The following is based on the pilots statement. The pilot planned a VFR flight from huntsville Alabama (mdq) to tulsa Oklahoma (1H6). The flight purpose was to… - [Accident 20160116005999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160116005999A), Jan 16, 2016: Beech A23A (N3680Q), Kingston, TN, Substantial damage. The accident site was located approximately 1,200 feet from the approach end of runway 5 at riley creek airport (12TN), in Kingston, Tennessee. Initial… - [Accident 20080629840769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080629840769A), Jun 29, 2008: Beech A23A (N701DW), Sheboygan, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) While on final approach to land on runway 31 at sbm the aircraft engine lost power and stopped. The pilot was unable to restart the engine and… - [Accident 20070313002959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070313002959A), Mar 13, 2007: Beech A23A (N4761J), Holman, NM, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On March 13, 2007 at approx 1600 MST, a Beech BE-23, N4761J, registered to azusa lp of farmers branch, TX, collided with terrain during an off airport… - [Incident 20040927023659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040927023659I), Sep 27, 2004: Beech A23A (N2347W), New Braunfels, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On Monday, September 27, 2004 at approximately 12:00 noon, lt. (USAF) mark r. henry was to perform his first solo flight. On the first solo landing, lt.… - [Incident 20040519007369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040519007369I), May 19, 2004: Beech A23A (N6943Q), Kress, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On may 19, 2004, while enroute from buffalo airport (1E7) to plainview (pvw), Texas, on a VFR cross country instructional flight cruising at 5500 feet… - [Accident 20040508017389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040508017389A), May 8, 2004: Beech A23A (N3659Q), Crystal River, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) On may 08, 2004, at approximately 1400 EDT, a Beech BE-23-A23A, N3659Q, registered to david m. velzke, collided with a drainage embankment adjacent to… All 66: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23a/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 51, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23a/aircraft - ads: 22, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23a/ads - incidents: 66, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23a/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.