N997VBEECH C232025-09-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH C23S/N: M-2234

Summary

On September 10, 2025, a Beech C23 (N997V) was involved in an incident near South Bend, IN. 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 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA382. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N997V.

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
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
Seats
4
FAA Model
C23

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RINGLER JAMES H
Address
107 BEESON RD
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