# Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech 23

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN12FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA082.md): Beech 23 · West Milton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2011 · N8700M · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to attempt a flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC07LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA177.md): Beech BE-23 · Science Hill, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N2354J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC02FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA098.md): Beech 23 · King George, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N2351Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform low passes; and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI01FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA052.md): Beech BE-23 · Rolla, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2000 · N2324J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight during the pre-buy inspection, the pilot's incapacitation due to carbon monoxide, and the fractured muffler.
- [NTSB ATL00FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA023.md): Beech 23 · Macon, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2000 · N2336Z · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB FTW97RA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97RA101.md): Beech 23 · Santa Catarina, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 5, 1997 · N8723M
- [NTSB CHI96FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA327.md): Beech 23 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N2338Z · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his initiation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of control. Factors were: the dark night and the weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW96FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA339.md): Beech 23 · Wimberley, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N2382Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the high density altitude, the tail wind, and the pilot's failure to adhere to the limitations prescribed by his flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI96FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA209.md): Beech 23 · Fulton, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1996 · N2397J · Destroyed
  > the inadequate intake valve springs on the #1 cylinder.
- [NTSB LAX92FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA313.md): Beech 23 · Fall River Mill, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N2359J · Destroyed
  > The pilots decision to turn down wind at a critical phase of the go around with inadequate airspeed resulting in a stall mush uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind conditions and a stabilator interference caused by a…
- [NTSB MIA87FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA250.md): Commonwealth 185 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1987 · N92919 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the Commonwealth erroneously reported his positon to the tower for landing instructions. He then failed to follow the instructions and collided with a Beech 23 acft that was on downwind to land at albert whitted airport. Both aircraft involved in…
- [NTSB MIA87FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA189.md): Beech 23 · Miramar, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1987 · N2387J · Destroyed
  > After the plt lndd, the acft was serviced with 58.9 gal of fuel. Its fuel capacity was 60 gal. Subsequently, when the plt took off, the acft remained on the rwy for about 2500' of the available 3000'. After lift-off, the acft entered a rgt turn & reached a…
- [NTSB CHI77FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA036.md): Beech 23 · Morris, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 19, 1977 · N2309Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD75AI064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75AI064.md): Beech 23 · Kenly, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 11, 1975 · N2359Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC74AN108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN108.md): Beech 23 · Sparta, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 7, 1974 · N8717M · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX74AL043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74AL043.md): Beech 23 · Gorman, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 30, 1973 · N2360Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74AM016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM016.md): Beech 23 · Fitzgerald, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 4, 1973 · N2386L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73AC032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC032.md): Beech 23 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 14, 1972 · N2348L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72AN157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN157.md): Beech 23 · Spring Run, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 18, 1972 · N2378Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA71AM028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM028.md): Beech 23 · Gates, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 18, 1970 · N2331Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA71AM004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM004.md): Beech 23 · Ocala, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 9, 1970 · N8715M · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN70A0011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70A0011.md): Beech 23 · Colo.Springs, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 13, 1969 · N2349J · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD70A0004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70A0004.md): Beech 23 · Selbyville, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1969 · N2329J · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI69A0098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69A0098.md): Beech 23 · Mackinaw Cty, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 1, 1969 · N2365J · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71AF045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF045.md): Beech 23 · Helena, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 8, 1969 · N2392J · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI69A0059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69A0059.md): Beech 23 · Marion, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 10, 1968 · N2314Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK69A0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69A0035.md): Beech 23 · Z · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 27, 1968 · N2353L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67A0152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0152.md): Beech 23 · Naushon Isl, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Apr 30, 1967 · N8728M · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC67A0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0049.md): Beech 23 · Maquoketa, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 15, 1967 · N2318Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC66A0037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0037.md): Beech 23 · Rutland, VT · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 20, 1965 · N8768M · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX66A0003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66A0003.md): Beechcraft 23 · Steamboat, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 6, 1965 · N8752M · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC65A0139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65A0139.md): Piper PA-22 · Lodi-Garfield, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 14, 1965 · N5342Z · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X0603](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0603.md): Beechcraft 23 · Grd Junction, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 7, 1964 · N8713M · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X2629](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2629.md): Beechraft 23 · Linton Que, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1964 · N2379J · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1816](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1816.md): Beechraft M-23 · Washougal, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 17, 1964 · N2344J · Destroyed

## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151202'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=1151202

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