N200AGBEECH A23 242024-03-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH A23 24S/N: MA-285

Summary

On March 16, 2024, a Beech A23 24 (N200AG) was involved in an incident near Somerset, PA. 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action during a landing attempt in a gusty wind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA146. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N200AG.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 16, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA146
Location
Somerset, PA
Event ID
20240320193967
Coordinates
40.038503, -79.015296
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action during a landing attempt in a gusty wind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MA-285
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
A23 24BE23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
A23-24

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DIVELY DANIEL R
Address
162 SUNSET RD
City
FRIEDENS
State / Zip Code
PA 15541-6012
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# ERA24LA146