# 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 3 of 8 · 383 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI99LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA095.md): Beech C23 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1999 · N6014F · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector. Factors to the accident were the transmission wires, the building, and the flood levy wall. - [NTSB CHI98LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA317.md): Beech C23 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N6756C · Substantial damage > the pilot's not compensating for wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB LAX98LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA248.md): Beech C23 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N18961 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed during the landing, which resulted in a stall/mush and hard landing. - [NTSB LAX98LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA142.md): Beech C23 · Tulare, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N9144S · Substantial damage > The malfunction of the nose wheel steering for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA092.md): Beech C-23 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1998 · N18766 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper raising of flaps and not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the go-around sequence. - [NTSB CHI98LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA039.md): Beech C23 · Cameron, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1997 · N6711C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane in the landing flare. A factor relating to this accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB LAX98LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA035.md): Beech C23 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1997 · N3724Z · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough terrain that resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI98LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA024.md): Beech 23 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1997 · N843KS · Substantial damage > the student pilot's excessive pull-up and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during a simulated engine failure after takeoff, resulting in a stall/mush onto the runway. - [NTSB CHI97LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA299.md): Beech C23 · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1997 · N1851Z · Substantial damage > an undetermined engine and/or oil system failure that resulted in an oil leak and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was: high vegetation (corn crop) in the emergency landing 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 FTW97LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA301.md): Beech C23 · Terlingua, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N2146W · Substantial damage > The inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command. A factor was the sudden wind shift. - [NTSB CHI97LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA175.md): Beech C23 · Wamego, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N6535R · Substantial damage > inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight and ultimately fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the powerlines and the parachutists over the runway. - [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 MIA97LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA061.md): Beech C23 · Lincolnton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1997 · N2236L · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper use of flaps and failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around. - [NTSB CHI96LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA346.md): Beech B23 · Viroqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N66338 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the rough uneven terrain. - [NTSB CHI96LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA315.md): Beech C-23 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1996 · N18780 · Substantial damage > the instructor pilot delayed the remedial action and failed to maintain adequate supervision. The slow airspeed maintained by the student pilot was a factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA288.md): Beech 23 · Wilmot, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N1823Q · Destroyed > improper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI) by failing to ensure that the airplane would be able to clear brush and trees near the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB CHI96LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA212.md): Beech C23 · Ainsworth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1996 · N6014F · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area for the forced landing. - [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 ATL96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA041.md): Beech 23 · Mc Coll, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1996 · N511MC · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB NYC95LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA183.md): Beech C23 · Dublin, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1995 · N9310S · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to improper major overhaul of the engine by the reuse of worn piston pins. The rough/ uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a factor. - [NTSB CHI95LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA162.md): Beech C23 · Lake Ann, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N23828 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper short field landing procedures. Factors associated with the accident were the wet terrain, a tailwind, and the pilots lack of recent experience. - [NTSB LAX95LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA177.md): Beech C23 · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1995 · N6636R · Substantial damage > the separation of the throttle linkage due to improper installation, and the pilot's misjudgement of the glide path necessary to reach the runway prior to shutting down the engine. - [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 NYC95LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA073.md): Beech 23 · Plymouth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N9305S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the aborted takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse runway conditions and snowbank beside the runway. - [NTSB NYC95LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA057.md): Beech C23 · Warwick, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1995 · N9795L · Destroyed > the pilot allowed the airplane to get too low on the approach, during a simulated engine out landing, which resulted in impacting high bushes, and landing short of the runway. - [NTSB CHI95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA091.md): Beech 23 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N833KS · Substantial damage > inadequate preflight planning by the pilot. Contributing factors to this accident were the pilot selecting the wrong runway for takeoff and the tailwind condition. - [NTSB NYC95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA055.md): Beech C23 · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1995 · N812Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision and inadvertently turning the ignition switch to the off position. A factor was the ignition switch stuck in the off position. - [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 LAX95LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA010.md): Beech C-23 · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1994 · N60054 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, improper in-flight decision, and his failure to attain the proper climb airspeed during the initial takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall. The student pilot's lack of total experience,… - [NTSB BFO94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA122.md): Beech C23 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N9313S · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision, resulting in a hard landing and a subsequent collapse of the nose gear. Also causal to the accident, was the student pilot's improper raising of the wing flaps during the landing flare. - [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 CHI94LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA187.md): Beech C-23 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N18893 · Substantial damage > Improper preflight planning and preparation by the pilot-in-command which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the delay in emergency procedures by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB ATL94LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA096.md): Beech 23-C23 · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1994 · N6660R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB ATL94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA078.md): Beech C-23 · Collegedale, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1994 · N6639C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions during a crosswind landing. The crosswind was a factor. - [NTSB ATL94LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA068.md): Beech C23 · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1994 · N9722Q · Substantial damage > The poor in-flight decision by the pilot to divert his attention from the runway on short final in order to retrieve a flashlight. - [NTSB CHI94LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA110.md): Beech C23 · Aurora, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N5258M · Substantial damage > an inadequate fuel supply for the flight and the pilot's failure to refuel while en route. A factor related to the accident was the soft terrain on which the airplane was landed. - [NTSB CHI94LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA059.md): Beech C23 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1993 · N9228S · Substantial damage > an inadequate preflight by both the CFI and student pilot. Factors contributing to the accident was poor communications between the CFI and student pilot, and hilly terrain. - [NTSB CHI93LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA331.md): Beech 23 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N9772L · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB SEA93LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA180.md): Beech C23 · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N6547R · Substantial damage > A fractured exhaust valve. The rough terrain was a factor. - [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 NYC93LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA135.md): Beech C23 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1993 · N66347 · Substantial damage > A power loss due to a collapsed air duct and a consequent blockage of induction air, which resulted in a forced landing and an on ground collision with a ditch. - [NTSB MIA93LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA139.md): Beech 23 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N24693 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper landing flare, which resulted in the aircraft bouncing and entering a porpoise maneuver. Contributing to the accident was his failure to recover from the bounced landing and perform a go-around. - [NTSB CHI93LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA188.md): Beech C23 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N6349C · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command was operating the airplane at an excessive taxi speed, and did not maintain visual separation with the tied down airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a light rain and fog condition, and a foggy interior window. - [NTSB FTW93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA130.md): Beech C23 · Searcy, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1993 · N2150W · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery for a bounced landing. The crosswind and the pilot's improper compensation for the wind were factors. - [NTSB NYC93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA047.md): Beech C-24R · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N1848A · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper airplane preflight, resulting in no airspeed indication during takeoff, and the subsequent abort with insufficient runway available to stop prior to a collision with the terrain. - [NTSB LAX93LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA067.md): Beech 23-C23 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1992 · N5163M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and to initiate a timely go around when the landing over shoot became apparent. - [NTSB ATL92LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA168.md): Beech C23 · Pageland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N63892 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper touchdown, resulting in an overload failure of the nose gear attachment support tubes. Factors were the lack of total experience of the pilot and the ditch adjacent to the runway. - [NTSB CHI92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA150.md): Beech C23 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N6167Z · Substantial damage > The first pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the first pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft type. - [NTSB ATL92LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA070.md): Beech C-23 · Dalton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1992 · N6003Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting winds while taxiing for takeoff which resulted in a lost of control. A factor was gusting quartering tail winds. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=1151242&page=4 ## 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."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?model=1151242&page=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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