N2294LBEECH F33A2023-05-06 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
Serious

BEECH F33AS/N: CE-676

Summary

On May 06, 2023, a Beech F33A (N2294L) was involved in an accident near Tahlequah, OK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to remove the wheel chocks before engine start which resulted in the inadvertent contact with the propeller while the engine was running.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA186. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2294L.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 6, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA186
Location
Tahlequah, OK
Event ID
20230516174540
Coordinates
35.926770, -95.003359
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to remove the wheel chocks before engine start which resulted in the inadvertent contact with the propeller while the engine was running.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
CE-676
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
F33ABE33
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
F33A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FLYING FRIENDS LLC
Address
151 BEDINGFELD
City
SHAVANO PARK
State / Zip Code
TX 78231-4407
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# CEN23LA186