N23FDBEECH C232023-01-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH C23S/N: M-1663

Summary

On January 25, 2023, a Beech C23 (N23FD) was involved in an incident near Rich County, UT. All 1 person 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 altitude following an encounter with turbulence and adverse wind conditions.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA099. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N23FD.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA099
Location
Rich County, UT
Event ID
20230130106647
Coordinates
41.395014, -111.397200
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude following an encounter with turbulence and adverse wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
M-1663
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
C23BE23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
C23

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# WPR23LA099