# NTSB LAX85LA335: Beech 23, N2354Z, Kamuela, HI, July 31, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 31, 1985, 09:20 local (19:20 UTC)
- Place: Kamuela, HI
- Coordinates: 20.040653, -155.699996 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=20.0407&lon=-155.7000&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 24786
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX85LA335
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/24786/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA335

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, go-around (vfr)
  - go-around - performed, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - lack of total experience, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - airspeed(vmc) - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - inadequate training, pilot in command(cfi) (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - light condition - daylight
  - stall/mush - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
  - improper use of procedure, pilot in command (contributing factor)

## Analysis

ON JULY 31, 1985, A BEECH BE-23 OPERATED BY A STUDENT PILOT, CRASHED DURING AN ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND AT THE WAIMEA-KOHALA AIRPORT IN HAWAII. THE ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE AND THE PLT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. THE PLT INDICATED HE HAD NOT USED FULL FLAPS IN THIS ACFT BEFORE THIS FLIGHT. DURING THE GO-AROUND MANEUVER, AFTER BOUNCING TWO OR THREE TIMES, HE OBTAINED AN ALTITUDE OF 30 FEET AND STALLED THE ACFT. HE REPORTED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURES WITH THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2354Z](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2354Z-2014-09-19), registration cancelled 2014-09-19, S/N M-332, built 1963 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH 23
- Registry model: [Beech 23](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-23) (registry code 1151202) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: M332
- Airframe hours: 4081
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320 SERIES 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Maui Aero Corp,
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal; Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, May 16, 1985, 9 hours before
- Departed: MUE, KAMUELA, HI
- Airport: MUE, Kamuela, runway 4, 5,200 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 37; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 22 total, 9 in this make and model, 5 as pilot in command, 9 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 30° at 12 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 4,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 70 °F, dew point 61 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: MUE

## 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 19850731076249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850731076249A), Jul 31, 1985: Beech 23BEECH, Kamuela, HI, Substantial damage. Did a go around after bouncing on landing. Forgot to retract the flaps and stalled to ground impact.

## Other investigations on N2354Z (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 UNK64X0771](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0771), Mar 1, 1964: Beechcraft 23 (N2354Z), Kahului, HI, substantial damage

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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