N66295BEECH C23 1989-07-23 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH C23 S/N: M-2187

Summary

On July 23, 1989, a Beech C23 (N66295) was involved in an accident near Neligh, NE. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AFTER INTIATING A STEEP CLIMBING MANEUVER FROM LOW ALTITUDE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL FLYING EXPERIENCE AND LACK OF SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC89FA165. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N66295.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 23, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89FA165
Location
NELIGH, NE
Event ID
20001213X28922
Coordinates
42.130100, -98.019042
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AFTER INTIATING A STEEP CLIMBING MANEUVER FROM LOW ALTITUDE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL FLYING EXPERIENCE AND LACK OF SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
M-2187
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
C23 BE23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SCHAEFER DONALD E
Address
2927 NO 84TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
OMAHA
State / Zip Code
NE 68134
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# MKC89FA165