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March 10, 2025 · Beech A23-19 · N4784J
Rochester, MN
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Rochester, MN
Aircraft
Beech A23-19 (1967)
Tail Number
N4784J
Operator
Airlake Aero
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA114
On March 9, 2025, about 2215 central daylight time, a Beech A23-19, N4784J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rochester, Minnesota. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during the initial climb, about 650 ft above ground level, the engine had a complete loss of power. He stated that the engine did not sputter, and he heard a “click click” sound before the engine lost power. The pilot declared an emergency and attempted to restart the engine before executing a forced landing. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted trees which resulted in substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and empennage. The airplane was retained for further examination.
Full Narrative
On March 9, 2025, about 2215 central daylight time, a Beech A23-19, N4784J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rochester, Minnesota. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during the initial climb, about 650 ft above ground level, the engine had a complete loss of power. He stated that the engine did not sputter, and he heard a “click click” sound before the engine lost power. The pilot declared an emergency and attempted to restart the engine before executing a forced landing. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted trees which resulted in substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and empennage. The airplane was retained for further examination.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:15 CDT
Nearest AirportRochester International Airpor (0.5nm NW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A23-19
Tail NumberN4784J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAirlake Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind270° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 F / 28 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time20:54
Weather SourceWFAC