# NTSB NYC86LA144: Beech A-23, N23983, Charlotte, VT, June 3, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 3, 1986, 11:45 local (15:45 UTC)
- Place: Charlotte, VT
- Location: 44.3098° N, 73.2610° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Charlotte, VT, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.3098&lon=-73.2610&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor, 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 30350
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC86LA144
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/30350/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA144

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - minimum descent altitude - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - airspeed - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - proper climb rate - not attained, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, maneuvering
  - terrain condition - water,glassy

## Analysis

PILOT STATED THAT ON TAKEOFF ROLL IT SEEMED LONGER THAN USUAL AND ABOUT 1500 TO 1600 FEET OF THE RUNWAY BEFORE THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO ROTATE. THE AIRCRAFT HAD CLIMBED ABOUT 15 TO 20 FEET BEFORE COMING TO THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND OVER WATER. AT ABOUT 30 FEET ALTITUDE, THE AIRCRAFT STOPPED CLIMBING. A 20 DEGREE COURSE CHANGE WAS MADE TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH A SAILBOAT WHICH WAS DIRECTLY IN FRONT ON THE FLIGHT. AT THE TIME OF THE COURSE CHANGE THE AIRCRAFT LOST LIFT AND COLLIDED WITH THE WATER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N23983](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N23983-2011-06-27), registration cancelled 2011-06-27, S/N M-1925, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Beech A-23
- Registry model: [Beech C23](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c23) (registry code 1151242) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: M1925
- Airframe hours: 3100
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360-A2G 185 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Capitol Cash Register
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, November 1, 1985
- Departed: CHARLOTTE, VT
- Airport: VT12, Deeds, runway 19, 1,800 × 75 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 39; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 275 total, 50 in this make and model, 75 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 0° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 40 statute miles

## 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 19860603021539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860603021539A), Jun 3, 1986: Beech 23BEECH, Charlotte, VT, Destroyed. Brakes released during takeoff roll on a short runway. Aircraft would not climb and was ditched in the water.

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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