N2169WBEECH C-23 1992-02-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH C-23 S/N: M1570

Summary

On February 22, 1992, a Beech C-23 (N2169W) was involved in an incident near Fullerton, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: WAS 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA123. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2169W.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 22, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA123
Location
FULLERTON, CA
Event ID
20001211X14137
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

WAS 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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
M1570
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
C-23 BE23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HOWE ELDON R
Address
439 ALTURA WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
MANHATTAN BEACH
State / Zip Code
CA 90266
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92LA123