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October 1, 2023 · Beech 23 Undesignat · N1963F
Waupaca, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 2023
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Waupaca, WI
Aircraft
Beech 23 Undesignat (1963)
Tail Number
N1963F
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA001
The pilot reported that during the landing, the airplane bounced twice, and he initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the airplane departed the runway to the left, and impacted a grass hill near the runway. The airplane came to rest upright and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot informed local authorities there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around, that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing, the airplane bounced twice, and he initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the airplane departed the runway to the left, and impacted a grass hill near the runway. The airplane came to rest upright and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot informed local authorities there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportWaupaca Muni (0nm E)
Runway10/2
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 23 Undesignat
Tail NumberN1963F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming Engines · O-320-D2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Basc · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC