NTSB investigations: Beech C23, CA
47 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech C23. 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
| 1971 | 1 |
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| 1972 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151242'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151242'))
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 WPR19LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Ludlow, CAMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly tighten an oil line fitting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Porterville, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in an abnormal landing and subsequent porpoise.NTSB WPR16LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Delano, CAThe student pilot’s inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA16CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Yucca Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to attain airspeed and a positive rate of climb during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a loss of directional control, an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Long Beach, CAThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering to land at night, which resulted in a collision with terrain/objects. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of oversight by ATC; failing to insure that the fully operational VASI…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 LAX05CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 Sundowner · San Martin, CAthe pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a porpoise and a hard landing.NTSB LAX02FA148Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Oak Shores, CAthe number 1 cylinder exhaust valve fractured and separated resulting in a loss of engine power and an off airport forced landing. A finding in the accident was the owner's failure to maintain the engine in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.NTSB LAX98LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Avalon, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed during the landing, which resulted in a stall/mush and hard landing.NTSB LAX98LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Tulare, CAThe malfunction of the nose wheel steering for undetermined reasons.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 LAX97FA328Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Torrance, CAThe failure of the pilot to attain and maintain adequate airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with a building.NTSB LAX96FA236Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Los Angeles, CAcompany maintenance personnel's inadequate service of the magneto system, and their failure of to replace the electric fuel boost pump, which led to a malfunctioning right magneto and an inoperative fuel boost pump. The inoperative fuel boost pump made it…NTSB LAX95LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Red Bluff, CAthe separation of the throttle linkage due to improper installation, and the pilot's misjudgement of the glide path necessary to reach the runway prior to shutting down the engine.NTSB LAX94FA266Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Lakeport, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during go-around from an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance to the runway while on final approach,…NTSB LAX93LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23-C23 · Oceanside, CAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and to initiate a timely go around when the landing over shoot became apparent.NTSB LAX92LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Fullerton, CAWas the pilot's poorly planned approach. Contributing to this accident was the prevailing haze/smoke, the pilot's failure to attain a proper glidepath, proper touch down point and excessive final approach airspeed.NTSB LAX89LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Selma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from the power line, while maneuvering at low altitude. The power line was a related factor.NTSB LAX89LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · S Lake Tahoe, CAThe aircraft's encounter with a downdraft during takeoff. Contributing factors were related to the high density altitude condition which existed and the aircraft's deteriorated takeoff performance capability.NTSB LAX88LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Placerville, CAJust after touch-down, the pilot stated that a deer darted out in front of the aircraft. The pilot did not have time to avoid colliding with the animal.NTSB LAX88LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Fallbrook, CAThe student pilot was on his first solo flight in the Beech C23 aircraft. On landing the pilot pulled back on the elevator control and the aircraft began to porpoise. The aircraft touched down hard and the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft slid off the side…NTSB LAX87LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Mammoth Lakes, CADuring a pleasure flight, just after take-off, the engine experienced a partial loss of power when the plt positioned the carb heat control to full cold. The plt stated that in order to obtain full power, during the runup he would position the carb heat to…NTSB LAX87LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Brownsville, CADuring a cross country flt, the plt over flew the rwy once for a visual wind speed and direction check. During the first approach the acft was too high so the plt went around. On the second approach, during the flare, the acft stayed airborne down most of the…NTSB LAX83FVM08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C23 · Monterey, CAThe student pilot was on his first solo cross-country. The pilot stated that his approach was too high and too fast. The acft landed hard and bounced. As the acft hit a 2nd time the nose gear collapsed and became jammed between fuselage and runway. The…NTSB LAX82DA340Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBeech C23 · Bear Valley, CAThe pilot landed long and fast on the runway. He was using runway 19 and the wind was from the north at 15-20 KTS. He landed and while still rolling at 65 KTS initiated a go-around. He did not climb high enough to clear small tree and after colliding with…NTSB LAX82DA257Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C23 · Little River, CAWhile on a solo cross-country, the student attempted to land in a 16 kt, 70 deg crosswind at ukiah, CA. The plane bounced 3 times and drifted off the runway into the dirt knocking out a runway edge light. The student made a go-around and proceeded to Little…NTSB LAX82FVD06Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C23 · Hayward, CANTSB LAX81FVM18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech C23 · Grover City, CANTSB LAX81DUM07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · San Diego, CANTSB LAX81DVM05Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C23 · San Jose, CANTSB LAX80DVA36Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech C23 · Oakdale, CANTSB OAK79DVA47Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C23 · Chinese Camp, CANTSB OAK79DVG59Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C23 · Grass Valley, CANTSB OAK79FVA36Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech C-23 · Fresno, CANTSB OAK79DVA35Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C23 · Fresno, CANTSB OAK78FVM40Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C23 · San Jose, CANTSB OAK78FVM35Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C23 · Soledad, CANTSB OAK78FXQ21Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C23 · Truckee, CANTSB OAK78FA030Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech C23 · Independence, CANTSB LAX78FA018Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech C-23 · Mojave, CANTSB LAX77DVA52Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C23 · Bakersfield, CANTSB OAK76FVG78Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech C23 · Sacramento, CANTSB OAK76FVM24Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C23 · Santa Cruz, CANTSB OAK76DVA19Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B23 · Paso Robles, CANTSB LAX76FUD01Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 23 · Santa Monica, CANTSB OAK73FVD11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech C23 · Concord, CANTSB OAK71DVG75Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C23 · Woodland, CA