N1963FBEECH 232023-10-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BEECH 23S/N: M-541

Summary

On October 01, 2023, a Beech 23 (N1963F) was involved in an accident near Waupaca, WI. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around, that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA001. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1963F.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 1, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN24LA001
Location
Waupaca, WI
Event ID
20231002193173
Coordinates
44.333337, -89.031999
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around, that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
M-541
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
23

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SARNA DAVID E
Address
E6740 COUNTY ROAD N
City
MANAWA
State / Zip Code
WI 54949-8712
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# CEN24LA001