# NTSB CHI91LA287: Beech A23, N5786V, Lake Elmo, MN, September 14, 1991

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 14, 1991, 16:38 local (21:38 UTC)
- Place: Lake Elmo, MN
- Coordinates: 44.990814, -92.900611 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.9908&lon=-92.9006&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report March 31, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 15181
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI91LA287
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/15181/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA287

## Probable cause

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.  A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH THE PILOT HAD TO LAND.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - crop

## Analysis

ON THE INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB AT AN ALTITUDE OF APPX 400/500 FT AGL, THE ENGINE QUIT.  A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A FIELD DURING WHICH THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED A CORN CROP.  POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION FAILED TO REVEAL THE REASON FOR THE LOSS OF POWER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5786V](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5786V-2014-10-29), registration cancelled 2014-10-29, S/N MA-64, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH A23
- Registry model: [Beech A23-24](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23-24) (registry code 1151226) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: MA64
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-360-A28 200 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Roger L. Barcus
- Airport: 21D, Lake Elmo, runway 21, 2,500 × 75 ft

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 45; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 232 total, 47 in this make and model, 220 as pilot in command, 13 in the last 90 days, 7 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 210° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 8 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 4,000 ft broken
- Temperature: -0 °F, dew point -0 °F
- Observed at: STP, 10 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19910914039909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910914039909A), Sep 14, 1991: Beech A2324, St Paul, MN, Substantial damage. Engine quit on climbout. Forced landed into cornfield. No cause for power loss found.

## Other investigations on N5786V (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA098), Mar 19, 1990: Beech A23-24 (N5786V), Greenfield, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOTS SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY RELATIVE TO THE WIND AND HIS FAILURE TO GO-AROUND IN A TIMELY MANNER.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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