# Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech C23 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. Page 1 of 2 · 53 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA24FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA053.md): Beech C23 · Midland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 3, 2023 · N76SB · Destroyed > The pilot’s decision to descend below the minimum decision altitude of the instrument approach without having the appropriate runway visual references distinctively identified and with the visibility and ceiling below the minimum that was prescribed for the… - [NTSB ERA23LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA342.md): Beech C23 · Greer, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2023 · N9360S · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the formation of carburetor ice, resulting in reduced climb capability. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during the emergency descent, which… - [NTSB ERA21FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA377.md): Beech C23 · Lansing, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 26, 2021 · N3342L · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid trees and terrain after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Also causal was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane outside of… - [NTSB ERA21FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA194.md): Beech C23 · Middleburg, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 28, 2021 · N6009U · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to depart from a soft grass runway with a tailwind, which resulted in an increased takeoff distance and subsequent impact with trees during the initial climb. - [NTSB ERA21FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA148.md): Beech C23 · Purcellville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 4, 2021 · N67013 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to depart from the short turf runway with a tailwind. - [NTSB ERA17FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA106.md): Beech C23 · Winder, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2017 · N24695 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning and operation of the airplane outside its center of gravity envelope, which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering. - [NTSB CEN17FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA024.md): Beech C23 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2016 · N20087 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's attempt to climb with the flaps fully extended. - [NTSB ERA10FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA150.md): Beech C23 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2010 · N180ED · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper placement of the fuel selector valve during takeoff, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance… - [NTSB DFW06LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA088.md): Beech C23 · Mena, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · N2160W · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and the low ceilings. - [NTSB FTW04LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA183.md): Beech C23 · Morrilton, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2004 · N48DB · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles. - [NTSB MIA02FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA148.md): Beech C23 · Centerville, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N24041 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall shortly after takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff in an over gross weight condition and his lack of familiarity with the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX02FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA148.md): Beech C23 · Oak Shores, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2002 · N9180S · Destroyed > the number 1 cylinder exhaust valve fractured and separated resulting in a loss of engine power and an off airport forced landing. A finding in the accident was the owner's failure to maintain the engine in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. - [NTSB FTW02FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA071.md): Beech C23 · Sinton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2002 · N6622X · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while executing a missed approach procedure. Contributing factors were the prevailing fog and the dark night conditions. - [NTSB MIA00FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA177.md): Beech C23 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2000 · N6645P · Substantial damage > The failure of the dual student to maintain airspeed following total loss of engine power resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent. Also, inadequate supervision by the CFI for her failure to note the position of the fuel selector… - [NTSB CHI99FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA264.md): Beech C23 · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1999 · N6996R · Destroyed > Aircraft control not obtained/maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to drugs. - [NTSB CHI99FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA196.md): Beech C-23 · Mandan, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N9703Q · Destroyed > the pilot failed to maintain aircraft control on approach to the airport after encountering high winds, gusts, rain, and thunderstorms in the area. - [NTSB LAX97FA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA328.md): Beech C23 · Torrance, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N543JL · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to attain and maintain adequate airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with a building. - [NTSB ATL97FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA060.md): Beech C23 · Athens, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N6005T · Destroyed > pilot impairment of judgment and performance, due to alcohol; and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from obstacles, while maneuvering at low altitude at night. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX96FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA236.md): Beech C23 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1996 · N66343 · Destroyed > company maintenance personnel's inadequate service of the magneto system, and their failure of to replace the electric fuel boost pump, which led to a malfunctioning right magneto and an inoperative fuel boost pump. The inoperative fuel boost pump made it… - [NTSB CHI95LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA343.md): Beech C23 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N23990 · Destroyed > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorolical conditions. - [NTSB ATL95FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA023.md): Beech C23 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N9790L · Substantial damage > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, improper planning/decision, flight into adverse weather conditions, and failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance from wooded terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and… - [NTSB LAX94FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA266.md): Beech C23 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1994 · N2132W · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during go-around from an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance to the runway while on final approach,… - [NTSB MIA93FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA163.md): Beech C23 · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N60093 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airport, and his selection of the wrong runway. - [NTSB ATL92FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA033.md): Beech C23 · Lineville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1991 · N9304S · Destroyed > The pilot continued VFR into IMC conditions where he collided with trees and terrain. Factors in this accident were: low clouds, obscured terrain, and the pilot's inadequate prelflight planning. - [NTSB FTW92FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA045.md): Beech C23 · Dewitt, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1991 · N6012C · Destroyed > The pilot's attempt to land in IMC conditions and her subsequent loss of control during climb out due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the pilot's disregard of the pre-flight weather briefing. - [NTSB FTW92FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA023.md): Beech C23 · Angleton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1991 · N6637W · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were his lack of total instrument time, his VFR flight into instrument conditions and spatial disorientation. - [NTSB NYC91FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA199.md): Beech C23 · Pleasantville, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1991 · N9375S · Destroyed > A power loss due to a failed crankshaft, while operating over unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were, the night conditions, the failure of maintenance personnel to detect the cracks using magnaflux inspections, the lack of adequate… - [NTSB MIA89FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA233.md): Beech C23 · Barranquitas, PR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N6573R · Destroyed > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain adequate flying speed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the terrain. Contributing factors were: operation of the aircraft by the pilot with excessive gross… - [NTSB MKC89FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA165.md): Beech C23 · Neligh, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N66295 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed after intiating a steep climbing maneuver from low altitude. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of total flying experience and lack of sufficient altitude. - [NTSB MKC88FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA176.md): Beech C23 · Belle Plaines, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1988 · N6022C · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot received a full weather briefing prior to departure during which he was advised that VFR flight was not recommended. In addition he was advised that, while conditions were forecast to improve, the possibility for scattered… - [NTSB NYC88LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA151.md): Beech 23 · Meriden, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1988 · N6042X · Substantial damage > The Beech 23 lost power during a go-around. During an off-airport landing, the acft struck a house. The private pilot died the following day of injuries and the flight instructor was seriously injured. There was no evidence of a large fuel spill and only… - [NTSB ATL88FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA123.md): Beech C23 · Sevierville, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1988 · N9272S · Substantial damage > The aircraft was not certified for acrobatic flight. According to several witnesses the pilot was practicing acrobatics with three passengers on board. The pilot lost control of the aircraft and did not recover. - [NTSB ATL88FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA067.md): Beech B23 · Crossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1987 · N6571R · Destroyed > N6571R crashed into trees near the VOR on top on hinch mtn at about 3000 feet MSL. Trees at the crash site indicated wings level with a descent angle of about 10 degrees. Weather in the area was IMC, characterized by low ceilings (lower than the mtn top… - [NTSB ATL87FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA088.md): Beech C23 · Semora, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1987 · N18879 · Destroyed > While conducting a local aircraft checkout, the aircraft was observed flying low prior to pulling up to avoid colliding with a utility line crossing the intended flt path. The aircraft crashed into an open field in a nose low vertical attitude. The post… - [NTSB NYC84FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA117.md): Beech C23 · Champion, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1984 · N23968 · Destroyed > N23968, crashed into trees shortly after takeoff from rwy 27 at seven springs airport. Plt told the resort manager of seven springs that he could not seem to get airborne & after he did get airborne he could not clear the trees. Investigation revealed the… - [NTSB NYC83FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA034.md): Beech C23 · Hazleton, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1982 · N2014D · Destroyed > On 11/28/82, the pilot encountered icing conditions and landed at Hazleton, PA. The aircraft was not deiced at Hazleton and icing conditions continued until the morning of 11/29/82. While departing on 11/29/82, the aircraft was observed to use more than two… - [NTSB FTW82FRG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG34.md): Beech C23 · Port Aransas, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N6631D · Substantial damage > Witnesses observed the acft on a high final approach to rwy 12 when a go-around was initiated over the rwy at approximately 150 to 200 ft AGL. The acft started a steep banked right turn to a downwind position. The bank continued and the acft descended rapidly… - [NTSB MIA79FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA091.md): Beech C23 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 1, 1979 · N1955L · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC79FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA045.md): Beech C-23 · Saltsburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 5, 1979 · N6550R · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FEP61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEP61.md): Beech C23 · Portage, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 18, 1978 · N18952 · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD78FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA061.md): Beech C23 · The Plains, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 13, 1978 · N24617 · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK78FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FA030-202552.md): Beech C23 · Independence, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 29, 1978 · N9147S · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA042.md): Beech C23 · Eatonton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 7, 1978 · N9BW · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX78FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA018.md): Beech C-23 · Mojave, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jan 2, 1978 · N9723L · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN77FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FA055.md): Beech C-23 · Miami, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 28, 1977 · N9756L · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC77FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77FA043.md): Beech C-23 · Dan Creek, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 13, 1977 · N1931L · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD77FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FA035.md): Beech C23 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 19, 1977 · N9224S · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX76AL069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76AL069.md): Beech C23 · Lukackukai, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Apr 11, 1976 · N6580R · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD76AI061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI061.md): Beech C23 · Owensboro, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 9, 1976 · N2162W · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD76AI026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI026.md): Beech C23 · Afton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 18, 1975 · N8061R · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=1151242&fatal=1&page=2 ## 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 ('1151242')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=1151242 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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