# NTSB investigations: Beech A23A

A list on [Beech A23A](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23a.md).

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

Page 1 of 3 · 119 investigations

- [NTSB ERA23LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA119.md): Beech A23 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2023 · N16TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN20LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA211.md): Beech 23 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2020 · N7941L · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to metal fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder wall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA177.md): Beech A23 · Hulbert, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2016 · N5791V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA090.md): Beech A23 · Kingston, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2016 · N3680Q · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech A23A · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N701DW · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech A23A · Holman, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2007 · N4761J · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Beech A23A · Ottengruner, Germany · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 26, 2005 · N4705J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW04IA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA134.md): Beech A23A · Kress, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N6943Q · Minor damage
  > The in-flight separation of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA081.md): Beech A23A · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N3659Q · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech A23A · Rawlins, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2000 · N2337W · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB LAX97LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA318.md): Beech A23A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1997 · N2339W · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall and impact with the terrain (runway).
- [NTSB CHI96LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA131.md): Beech A23A · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1996 · N3613Q · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA099.md): Beech A23A · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1996 · N2300W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering (VSO) resulting in an inadvertent in-flight loss of control (stall/spin) and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA044.md): Beech 23 · Denison, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1993 · N6959Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate remedial action. A factor associated with the accident is the student pilot's inadequate aircraft handling.
- [NTSB MIA93LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA116.md): Beech A23A · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1993 · N2312W · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and poor preflight planning/preparation by the pilot in command. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to request winds aloft during the weather briefing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA014.md): Beech A23A · Cumming, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N3690Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the fuel boost pump when the engine malfunctioned during take off.
- [NTSB LAX92LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA322.md): Beech A23A · Chico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1992 · N7904L · Substantial damage
  > 1) The pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, 2) his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation, 3) the inadvertent entry into a spiral dive at an excessive airspeed, and, 4) the pilot's improper…
- [NTSB ATL91LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA022.md): Beech A23A · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1990 · N3696Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing. The presence of gusting crosswinds was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA255.md): Beech A23A · Newaygo, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N2334W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper level-off and recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control. In addition, an unqualified person was coaching the student from the ground.
- [NTSB ATL90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA018.md): Beech A23A · Roopville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N6929Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disregard for a tailwind during landing, his delay in executing a go around when he noted excessive speed during the landing roll, and improper go around procedures.
- [NTSB MIA89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA125.md): Beech A23 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N2326W · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel starvation, while the fuel selector was positioned to a tank with the least amount of fuel. A factor related to the accident was: the faulty fuel quantity indication for the right tank.
- [NTSB MKC89LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA046.md): Beech A23A · California, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N2364W · Substantial damage
  > The pvt pilot said while attempting a downwind takeoff on a dark night from an unlighted sod strip, he received an intermittent stall warning horn shortly after lift-off. He lowered the nose and the acft struck the runway and rebounded into the air. He said…
- [NTSB MKC87LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA177.md): Beech A23A · Wentzville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1987 · N6958Q · Substantial damage
  > The airplane became airborne after 1000 feet. A witness stated that after climbing to abt 10 feet, the right wing dropped almost to the ground. The acft then pulled up sharply to almost vertical and stalled at abt 75 feet above the ground and collided with a…
- [NTSB ATL86FEK07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FEK07.md): Beech A23A · Marysville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N3678Q · Substantial damage
  > The acft porpoised and nosed down during landing. The plt reported that on the second landing attempt, the acft bounced and she failed to apply power soon enough to effect a recovery.
- [NTSB CHI86LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA072.md): Beech A23A · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1986 · N6900Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot estimated he had 13 gallons of fuel on board for the estimated fifty minute flight. He estimated his fuel burn at nine gallons per hour giving him an hour and twenty five minute fuel endurance. He ran out of fuel an hour and twenty five minutes…
- [NTSB CHI85LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA335.md): Beech A23A · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1985 · N6937Q · Substantial damage
  > The preflight and takeoff were uneventful. Shortly after takeoff the plt experienced a partial pwr loss and discovered that he could not maintain level flt. He then performed a forced landing in a fld. Following the accident an FAA airworthiness inspector…
- [NTSB NYC85LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA067.md): Beech A23A · Waterville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1985 · N2234L · Substantial damage
  > The owner of the acft was a student plt with only 10.7 hrs total time, of which, 8.1 hrs were dual instruction. He was on a flt with a private plt occupying the right front seat, who reportedly was aboard as a passenger. The owner/student stated that the eng…
- [NTSB NYC84LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA299.md): Beech A23A · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1984 · N613AW · Substantial damage
  > After a night landing, the plt went to the end of the rwy, then started a 180 deg turn to the right onto a parallel taxiway. He intended to head the opposite direction on the taxiway, which was not lighted. As he turned, the landing light (installed on the…
- [NTSB CHI82DA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA287.md): Beech A23A · Grantsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N3683Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot could not start the aircraft with the mixture in the normal (rich) position. The mixture was set to lean and the engine started. During takeoff, the engine lost power and the pilot landed off the end of the runway. This was the first flight since an…
- [NTSB CHI82FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA032.md): Beech A23A · London, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1982 · N6940Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot received two weather briefings for a flight from columbus to springfield, Ohio. VFR flight was not recommended. The pilot took off after the tower closed at 2300 EST. At about 2341 a witness near the crash site heard the loud sound of an aircraft…
- [NTSB CHI79FEC22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEC22.md): Beech A23A · Fraser, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 6, 1979 · N5955S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79DA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DA043.md): Beech A23A · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 11, 1979 · N925RZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78FLG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FLG02.md): Beech A23-A · Iva, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1977 · N2308W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FIG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FIG28.md): Beech 23 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1977 · N6VT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77FXQ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FXQ27.md): Beech A23A · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1977 · N2362W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEP38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEP38.md): Beech A23 · Portage, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1977 · N1479L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76DFA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DFA42.md): Beech A23 · Woodgate, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1976 · N4749J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76AF078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF078.md): Beech A23A · Goliad, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 23, 1976 · N2315W · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD75DHD55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DHD55.md): Beech A23A · Wyoming, DE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1975 · N2310W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPD40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPD40.md): Beech A23A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1975 · N2312W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPA23.md): Beech A23A · Plano, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1975 · N2327W · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75FGM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FGM17.md): Beech A23A · Meyersdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 3, 1974 · N7936L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DHM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DHM06.md): Beech A23A · Colts Neck, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1974 · N3696Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEA42.md): Beech A23-A · Pendleton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1974 · N7939L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74AM074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM074.md): Beech A23A · Brooks, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 24, 1974 · N3655Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74AC054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC054.md): Beech A23A · Cabery, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 28, 1973 · N2303W · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74DPD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPD08.md): Beech A23A · Throckmorton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1973 · N3695Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPG03.md): Beech A23A · N.Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1973 · N4797J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73AEM41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AEM41.md): Beech A23A · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1973 · N2344W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73DNC51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DNC51.md): Beech A23A · Claremont, NH · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 4, 1973 · N202GS · Minor damage

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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 ('1151208')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23a/ntsb

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