Beechcraft 23 N2371Z
24 August 1994 · Everett, Washington, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 24 August 1994 at about 18:46 local time, a Beechcraft 23 registered N2371Z was involved in an accident near Everett, Washington, 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 18:46
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Everett, Washington, United States
- Nearest airport
- Paine Field (PAE)
- Coordinates
- 47.9791, -122.2002
- Aircraft
- Beechcraft 23
- Registration
- N2371Z
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Dawn
- NTSB number
- SEA94LA220
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND HIS INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. FACTORS INCLUDE A FENCE IN THE VICINITY OF THE RUNWAY.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
According to the pilot, the aircraft began to porpoise after a bounced landing, and he lost directional control while attempting to recover. As the aircraft began to depart the runway, the pilot attempted remedial action, but was unable to keep the aircraft from exiting the runway and impacting a fence.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Beechcraft 23 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 1994 | Beechcraft 23-C23 | Knightdale, North Carolina, United States | Sheppard, Donald L | No injuries | - |
| 12 Aug 1994 | Beechcraft 23 | Freeport, Pennsylvania, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 18 Feb 1995 | Beechcraft 23 | Hutchinson, Kansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Oct 1995 | Beechcraft 23 | Newnan, Georgia, United States | Eric M. Bright | No injuries | - |
| 11 Sep 1995 | Beechcraft 23 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Lyle O. Brooksby | No injuries | - |
| 2 Jul 1995 | Beechcraft 23A | Spearfish, South Dakota, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 1994 | Aero Commander S2R | Dayton, Washington, United States | AG Air Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 28 May 1994 | Rockwell S-2R | Touchet, Washington, United States | Garbe, Duane M. and Carol A. | Minor injuries | - |
| 1 Jun 1994 | Kopp KITFOX II | Bremerton, Washington, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 28 May 1994 | Wray KR-2 | Puyallup, Washington, United States | Wray, Rick L. | No injuries | - |
| 10 Jun 1994 | Hughes 369D | Snoqualmie, Washington, United States | Highline Helicopters | No injuries | - |
| 14 Jun 1994 | Hiller-Soloy UH-12L4 | Clarkston, Washington, United States | Pope, James R. | Minor injuries | - |