NTSB investigations: Beech C23
31 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech C23, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151242')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 353))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151242')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB LAX06LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · San Jose, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel system management and failure to select the proper fuel tank. A factor was the rough, uneven terrain.NTSB MIA03LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Ormond Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to refuel the airplane before departure resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a hard landing during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB DEN03LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Pagosa Springs, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the student pilot's improper flare, the instructor's inadequate remedial actions, and terrain conditions.NTSB IAD02LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeechcraft C23 · Wilmington, DEthe flight instructor's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's failure to follow the published checklist procedures.NTSB MIA00FA177Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Smyrna, TNThe failure of the dual student to maintain airspeed following total loss of engine power resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent. Also, inadequate supervision by the CFI for her failure to note the position of the fuel selector…NTSB NYC00LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Fincastle, VAThe restricted movement of the fuel selector and the pilot-in-command's failure to verify the fuel selector was in a proper position.NTSB LAX98LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Corona, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough terrain that resulted in a nose over during the landing roll.NTSB CHI97LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Wamego, KSinaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight and ultimately fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the powerlines and the parachutists over the runway.NTSB CHI96LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Viroqua, WIthe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the rough uneven terrain.NTSB CHI96LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Ainsworth, NEthe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area for the forced landing.NTSB NYC95LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Rochester, NHThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision and inadvertently turning the ignition switch to the off position. A factor was the ignition switch stuck in the off position.NTSB CHI94LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Gary, INImproper preflight planning and preparation by the pilot-in-command which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the delay in emergency procedures by the pilot-in-command.NTSB CHI94LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Aurora, NEan inadequate fuel supply for the flight and the pilot's failure to refuel while en route. A factor related to the accident was the soft terrain on which the airplane was landed.NTSB CHI94LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Eden Prairie, MNan inadequate preflight by both the CFI and student pilot. Factors contributing to the accident was poor communications between the CFI and student pilot, and hilly terrain.NTSB CHI92LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Burlington, IAThe pilot having an improper fuel tank selector position.NTSB CHI91LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Cottage Grove, MNThe pilot in command's improper pre flight planning and preparation. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot in command's lack of familiarity with the airplane and improper fuel consumption calculations.NTSB ATL91LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23C · Dunlap, TNThe pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat properly, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice, followed by a complete loss of engine power. Factors to this accident were carburetor icing conditions and the rough and uneven terrain at the crash…NTSB NYC90LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Philadelphia, PAThe failure of the pilot to ensure sufficient fuel was on board for the intended flight, resulting in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were unsuitable terrain, and the failure of the pilot to divert in a timely manner.NTSB MKC89LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Greenfield, IAThe pilot's failure to assure an an adequate supply of fuel was on board in order to complete the flight.NTSB ATL89LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Gilbertsville, KYDuring preflt inspection fuel was noted to be up to the slots in the tab for the reduced fuel indicators, or 20 gal each tank. A 3 hour, dark night, cross country was flown to destination. PIC said acft arrived with about 5 gal fuel remaining in each tank. On…NTSB SEA88LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · The Dalles, ORCFI underestimated fuel consumption on multi-stop cross country and did not visually check fuel remaining prior to last departure. Fuel exhaustion occurred 18 minutes into flight. Acft flipped inverted on forced landing.NTSB NYC88LA151Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Meriden, CTThe Beech 23 lost power during a go-around. During an off-airport landing, the acft struck a house. The private pilot died the following day of injuries and the flight instructor was seriously injured. There was no evidence of a large fuel spill and only…NTSB SEA84LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Adel, ORPlt made forced landing in sagebrush covered hilly terrain following a ttl loss of pwr resulting from fuel exhaustion.NTSB MKC84LA122Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE23 · Little Rock, ARThe acft crashed into trees during a forced landing. Examination of the acft fuel system after the accident showed less than 1 gallon of fuel in the right tank and about 15 gallons in the left tank. The acft was operated the entire flton the right tank and…NTSB ANC83FA171Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Northway, AKThe acft nose gear collapsed during a forced landing after the engine quit at 300 ft AGL during takeoff. The plt stated the engine quit suddenly with and warning at 300 ft AGL. Witnesses on the arpt said they heard the engine misfiring and backfiring so badly…NTSB DEN83LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Longmont, COThe student plt, a foreign national, and the instructor plt (CFI) took off from broomfield, CO & flew to Longmont, CO where they began practicing touch & go landings. After the 3rd touch & go landing, the acft was climbing at about 300 ft AGL when the student…NTSB FTW83LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Longview, TXThe acft crashed during a forced landing after the engine quit on the downwwind leg of the traffic pattern. The flt had taken off shortly before with one tank almost full and one almost empty. The fuel selector valve was found in the 'off' position after the…NTSB ATL83FA083Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Peachtree City, GAThe eng lost power shortly after the plt was making a takeoff. Subsequently, the acft was badly damaged during a landing in an area of relatively small trees & brush. An exam of the acft revealed there was water in the left fuel tank & carburetor. The fuel…NTSB MKC83LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Des Moines, IAThe pilot executed a forced landing after the engine stopped. The pilot successfully landed the aircraft on a highway, the left wing struck a pole and the aircraft came to rest in a ditch.NTSB SEA82DA166Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C23 · Yakima, WAThe aircraft was on the last leg of a flight from California to Yakima, Washington. It had not been refueled during a stop at goldendale, Washington. While descending toward Yakima, the pilot reported to the tower that he was out of fuel. During a forced…NTSB ATL82DA222Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBeech C23 · Greer, SCThe student pilot had received about three hours in this make and model of aircraft. After about 45 minutes of dual instruction, he was indorsed for solo flight, the instructor deplaned, and the student took off to fly locally. About 25 minutes later, the…