# NTSB MIA03LA171: Beech 23, N2322Q, Punta Gorda, FL, August 27, 2003 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: August 27, 2003, 09:07 local (13:07 UTC) - Place: Punta Gorda, FL - Coordinates: 26.920278, -81.990554 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=26.9203&lon=-81.9906&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 30, 2005 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Tampa FSDO-35 - NTSB case key (mKey): 57791 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA03LA171 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/57791/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA171 ## Probable cause A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. ## 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 - Forced landing, descent - emergency - In flight collision with object, emergency landing after takeoff - object - tree(s) ## Analysis The pilot stated, he performed an engine run-up and had a normal takeoff. At about 200 to 300 feet above the ground, the engine lost power. The airplane clipped a tree during the forced landing. The FAA inspector who responded to the accident stated the pilot stated to him the engine failed at 200 to 300 feet above the ground and crashed landed in a field 1/2 mile off the departure end of runway 15, a published 4,743-foot-long runway. A witness, an FAA licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic, stated that he heard a "poorly running engine" and observed the accident airplane flying south about 20 to 30 feet above the runway. At that point, there was more then 1,000 feet of runway remaining. The airplane continued flying past the runway and off the airport barely holding altitude. He saw the airplane suddenly climbed another 10 to 20 feet before it descended out of his view. ## Factual narrative On August 27, 2003, about 0907 eastern daylight time, a Beech 23, N2322Q, operated by an individual and owned by E-Z Flying Club, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, lost engine power and impacted a tree during takeoff at the Charlotte County Airport, Punta Gorda, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot reported no injuries and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight was originating at the time. The pilot stated, he performed an engine run-up and had a normal takeoff. At about 200 to 300 feet above the ground, the engine lost power. The airplane clipped a tree during the forced landing. The FAA inspector who responded to the accident stated the pilot stated to him the engine failed at 200 to 300 feet above the ground and crashed landed in a field 1/2 mile off the departure end of runway 15, a published 4,743-foot-long runway. A witness, an FAA licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic, stated that he heard a "poorly running engine" and observed the accident airplane flying south about 20 to 30 feet above the runway. At that point, there was more then 1,000 feet of runway remaining. The airplane continued flying past the runway and off the airport barely holding altitude. He saw the airplane suddenly climbed another 10 to 20 feet before it descended out of his view. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2322Q](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2322Q-2012-09-05), registration cancelled 2012-09-05, S/N M-386, 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: M386 - Airframe hours: 1877 - Engines: Lycoming O-320 160 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: John F. Boldt, doing business as Personal - Registered owner: E-Z Flying Club - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal - Departed: PGD, PUNTA GORDA, FL - Airport: PGD, Charlotte County Airport, runway 15, 4,743 × 150 ft, grass/turf ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 63; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review July 29, 2002; flight hours: 770 total, 15 in this make and model, 670 as pilot in command ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 0° at 0 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 77 °F - Altimeter: 30.04 inHg - Observed at: KRSW, 26 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 20030827023209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030827023209A), Aug 27, 2003: Beech 23, Punta Gorda, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 27, 2003, at 0907 CDT, a Beech, BE-23, N2322Q, registered to e-z flying club, crashed just after take-off due to engine failure departing from… From the NTSB's public API. 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