N2326LBEECH 23 1988-04-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BEECH 23 S/N: M-152

Summary

On April 18, 1988, a Beech 23 (N2326L) was involved in an accident near Brighton, MI. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries, with 2 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN (TREES AND A LAKE) ENCOUNTERED DURING A FORCED LANDING MADE NECESSARY BY THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT'S POWERPLANT DURING AND ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND. THE OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO EXIT THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE IT SANK; THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBMERGED FOR OVER 20 HOURS BEFORE IT WAS SALVAGED FROM THE LAKE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI88DEC01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2326L.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 18, 1988
NTSB Number
CHI88DEC01
Location
BRIGHTON, MI
Event ID
20001213X25420
Coordinates
42.529949, -83.779182
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN (TREES AND A LAKE) ENCOUNTERED DURING A FORCED LANDING MADE NECESSARY BY THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT'S POWERPLANT DURING AND ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND. THE OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO EXIT THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE IT SANK; THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBMERGED FOR OVER 20 HOURS BEFORE IT WAS SALVAGED FROM THE LAKE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
M-152
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
23 BE23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LADEMANN DON A
Address
2985 MORAINE DRVIE
Status
Deregistered
City
BRIGHTON
State / Zip Code
MI 48116
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# CHI88DEC01