N8868M

Substantial
None

Beech 23S/N: M-606

Summary

On July 05, 2020, a Beech 23 (N8868M) was involved in an incident near Sedona, AZ. 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: The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after an attempted takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a forced landing on a road and subsequent landing gear collapse.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR20CA205. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8868M.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 5, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA205
Location
Sedona, AZ
Event ID
20200705X10100
Coordinates
34.863887, -111.791946
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after an attempted takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a forced landing on a road and subsequent landing gear collapse.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
M-606
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
A23

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAS PART SALES LLC
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631
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# WPR20CA205