Beechcraft C23 N6682U

Summary

On 8 July 2017 at about 11:55 local time, a Beechcraft C23 registered N6682U was involved in an accident near Bartow, Florida, United States. 2 people were on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

8 July 2017 at 11:55

Classification

Accident

Location

Bartow, Florida, United States

Nearest airport

Bartow Muni (BOW)

Coordinates

27.9456, -81.7736

Aircraft

Beechcraft C23

Registration

N6682U

Category

Airplane

Year built

1983

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Bartow → Titusville

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA17LA237

1 person had minor injuries.

A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The commercial pilot completed a preflight inspection with no anomalies noted. He indicated that, shortly after takeoff, when the airplane was about 200 to 300 ft above ground level, the engine experienced a total loss of power. During the subsequent forced landing, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. Postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation; thus, the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.