# Beech B23 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1151240 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: B23 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Engines: 1 - Seats: 4 - Data sheet: TCDS A1CE - Registered aircraft: 62 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b23 ## 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 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 74-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-23-09): Inflight Situations · Textron 19A, 23, A23-19 and 2 more. Effective Nov 14, 1974 - [AD 73-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-23-06): Throttle Control Cable · Textron 19A, 23, A23-19 and 4 more. Effective Nov 19, 1973 - [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 73-12-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-12-11): Carburetor Air Box Valve · Textron 19A, 23, A23-19 and 4 more. Effective Jul 27, 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 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 99-05-13 ## NTSB investigations (122, 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 CEN24LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA105), Feb 2, 2024: Beech B23 (N6148N), Blytheville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper descent path which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of control. - [NTSB CEN22LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA002), Oct 2, 2021: Beech B23 (N6996Q), Lamesa, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN19TA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA205), Jul 4, 2019: Beech 23 (N7618R), Vaiden, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's unstable approach and failure to properly configure the flaps during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA17LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA215), Jun 28, 2017: Beech B23 (N4023T), Ocean Isle Beach, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector between the left and right fuel tank positions, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced… - [NTSB GAA16CA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA494), Sep 16, 2016: Beech B23 (N4002T), Raleigh, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB WPR15LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA132), Mar 22, 2015: Beech B23 (N7628R), Flagstaff, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB WPR11LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA263), Jun 18, 2011: Beech B23 (N6991Q), Jean, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management when he did not switch to the fullest fuel tank when the engine began to lose power, which resulted in fuel starvation and the complete loss of… - [NTSB LAX08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA147), May 17, 2008: Beech B-23 (N4026T), Bagdad, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind weather conditions and the rocky terrain adjacent… - [NTSB MIA06CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA040), Dec 24, 2005: Beech BE23 (N7657R), Palatka, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC06LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA045), Dec 21, 2005: Beech 23 (N7631R), Chaplin, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: A complete loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing. All 122: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b23/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (115, 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 20240202001149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240202001149A), Feb 2, 2024: Beech B23 (N6148N), Byltheville, AR, Substantial damage. ATC report: Blytheville, AR (hka): [privacy data omitted], B23, stalled on short final and crashed near hka arpt. Sun in the pilot's eyes may have been a… - [Accident 20211002016639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211002016639A), Oct 2, 2021: Beech B23 (N6996Q), Lamesa, TX, Substantial damage. The [privacy data omitted]pilot had the aircraft annual inspection performed by a part 65 facility at the Lamesa airport. The pilot stated they conducted a… - [Incident 20200711009469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200711009469I), Jul 11, 2020: Beech B23 (N7656R), Kenly, NC, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted] (PIC) stated that on the final approach he was using full flaps, normal approach speed of 79 mph (miles per hour), and 75 mph at… - [Incident 20200221002379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200221002379I), Feb 21, 2020: Beech B23 (N4007T), Red Lodge, MT, Minor damage. Pilot stated: he made his approach lower than normal and struck the snow mound at the end of runway. Nose gear sheared off the aircraft. The aircraft came to… - [Accident 20190704009139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190704009139A), Jul 4, 2019: Beech B23 (N7618R), Vaiden, MS, Destroyed. On July 4, 2019 at about 13:55 CDT (1855 UTC), a Beechcraft musketeer airplane (BE-B23), FAA registration N7618R, impacted terrain near Vaiden, Mississippi.… - [Accident 20170628009619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170628009619A), Jun 28, 2017: Beech B23 (N4023T), Ocean Isle, NC, Destroyed. On June 28, 2017 approximately 1910 eastern standard time, a Beech B23 experienced loss of engine performance after takeoff from Odell Williamson Municipal… - [Incident 20170611008249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170611008249I), Jun 11, 2017: Beech B23 (N7616R), Long Beach, CA, No damage. ^Alan chaney, ^the pilot in command of N7616R had inadvertantly left approximately 12 inches of his seatbelt tail hanging out of the closed aircraft door prior… - [Accident 20160916024329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160916024329A), Sep 16, 2016: Beech B23 (N4002T), Fuquay Verina, NC, Substantial damage. On September 16th, at approximately 636 pm local, N4002T departed ksvh statesville direct to 5W5 fuqua varina. The flight was to take about 1 hour 14 minutes.… - [Accident 20150322005209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150322005209A), Mar 22, 2015: Beech B23 (N7628R), Flagstaff, AZ, Substantial damage. Aircraft cleared to land on runway 21. Winds at 230 at 13 gust 20. During roll out after landing aircraft commenced drifting to the left of centerline. Pilot… - [Incident 20140720010739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140720010739I), Jul 20, 2014: Beech B23 (N5095T), Crawfordsville, IN, Minor damage. Description: The single engine aircraft was being operated by a private pilot who held a multi-engine certificate only. Several attempts at a landing were… All 115: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b23/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 62, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b23/aircraft - ads: 22, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b23/ads - incidents: 115, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b23/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.