Beechcraft C-23 N7690R
28 July 1991 · Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 28 July 1991 at about 19:50 local time, a Beechcraft C-23 registered N7690R, operated by David J. Stoddard, was involved in an accident near Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 19:50
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
- Aircraft
- Beechcraft C-23
- Registration
- N7690R
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- David J. Stoddard
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Bennington → Gt. Barrington
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- NYC91LA191
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
ENGINE FAILURE AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER ENGINE OVERHAUL PERFORMED BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
A 200 HOUR PRIVATE PILOT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 3,000 FEET. THE ENGINE FAILURE WAS THE RESULT OF THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR RETAINING BOLT BACKING OUT RESULTING IN THE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CRANKSHAFT. THE ENGINE HAD RECENTLY BEEN OVERHAULED, BUT THE MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS WERE NOT COMPLIED WITH AT THE TIME OF THE ENGINE OVERHAUL. SUITABLE TERRAIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PILOT TO EXECUTE A SUCCESSFUL FORCED LANDING.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Beechcraft C-23 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 1991 | Beechcraft C-23 | Cottage Grove, Minnesota, United States | General Avaition Services | Minor injuries | - |
| 9 Nov 1991 | Beechcraft C-23 | Burlington, Iowa, United States | Univ. of IL. Board of Trustees | Minor injuries | - |
| 16 Jul 1991 | Beechcraft C-23 | Chesapeake, Ohio, United States | W. Edward & Nancy J. Langdon | No injuries | - |
| 22 Feb 1992 | Beechcraft C-23 | Fullerton, California, United States | Eldon R. Howe | No injuries | - |
| 28 Mar 1992 | Beechcraft C-23 | Dalton, Georgia, United States | Willis, James L. | No injuries | - |
| 14 Mar 1990 | Beechcraft C-23 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Ronson Aviation, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 1991 | Piper PA-23-250 | Templeton, Massachusetts, United States | Charles O'donnell | No injuries | - |
| 27 Jul 1991 | Hiller UH-12B | Westfield, Massachusetts, United States | James T. Kilbridge | No injuries | - |
| 31 Aug 1991 | Mooney M20J | Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States | Thomas P. Heeney | Serious injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1991 | Cessna 172M | Norwood, Massachusetts, United States | Executive Flyers Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 28 Sep 1991 | McDonnell Douglas MD-82 | East Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Continental Airlines Inc. | Serious injuries | - |
| 20 Apr 1991 | Bell 47-G3B1 | Harwich, Massachusetts, United States | Firefly Leasing, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |