N997V

Substantial
None

BEECH C23S/N: M-2234

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA382
Location
South Bend, IN
Event ID
20250916201006
Coordinates
41.708224, -86.317337
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 failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N997V
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
M-2234
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
C23BE23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RINGLER JAMES H
Address
107 BEESON RD
Status
Deregistered
City
NILES
State / Zip Code
MI 49120
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# CEN25LA382