# NTSB SEA87LA195: Beech 23, N2330Q, Basin City, WA, September 26, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 26, 1987, 10:00 local (17:00 UTC)
- Place: Basin City, WA
- Coordinates: 46.579612, -119.149932 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=46.5796&lon=-119.1499&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 25, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 40699
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA87LA195
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/40699/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA195

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - low pass - initiated
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - wire,transmission (contributing factor)
  - object - vehicle (contributing factor)
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, maneuvering

## Analysis

THE PILOT WAS MAKING A LOW PASS OVER THE GROUND FOR A POSSIBLE OFF AIRPORT LANDING NEXT TO HIS FARM. DURING THE LOW APPROACH, HE NOTICED POWER LINES AHEAD AND PUSHED FORWARD ON THE CONTROLS TO CLEAR UNDER THEM. HOWEVER, THERE WAS A WRECKED VEHICLE BELOW THE POWER LINES WITH ITS HOOD UP. THE NOSE GEAR STRUCK THE HOOD AND THEN THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED THE GROUND AND SLID TO A STOP.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2330Q](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2330Q-2012-10-16), registration cancelled 2012-10-16, S/N M-395, 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: 395
- Airframe hours: 4375
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2C 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Ben Casper
- Registered owner: Ben Casper
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: BASIN CITY, WA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 32; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 87 total, 87 in this make and model, 60 as pilot in command, 59 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 64 °F

## 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 19870926081099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870926081099A), Sep 26, 1987: Beech 23BEECH, Basin City, WA, Substantial damage. Low approach over field. Pushed nose down to avoid powerlines. Struck the raised hood of a car. Hit the ground.

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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