Beech 23 accident near Fulton, MO
On June 22, 1996, a Beech 23 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Fulton, MO. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- June 22, 1996
- Place
- Fulton, MO
- Aircraft
- Beech 23 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 38.851°N, 91.951°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001208X05911
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On June 21, 1996 at 1937 central daylight time (cdt), a Beech 23, N2397J, was destroyed by fire when the airplane collided with trees, and power lines approximately one quarter mile from the departure end of runway 23, at the Elton Hensley Memorial Airport, Fulton, Missouri. The private pilot and passenger were fatally injured in the accident. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the 14 CFR Part 91 flight, and no flight plan had been filed. AIRCRAFT INFORMATION N2397J was normally parked outside on the ramp area of the Elton Hensley Memorial Airport. WRECKAGE AND IMPACT INFORMATION The airplane wreckage path followed a magnetic heading of approximately 185 degrees. At least three trees along the wreckage path had broken branches near their tops. One tree branch was found resting on top of a power line. Looking at the descent angle threw the trees, the investigator in charge (IIC) approximated the descent angle at 60 degrees. One electrical power line was found wrapped around the engines crankshaft. The first major airframe component along the wreckage path was a piece of the right wing leading edge. The main wreckage came to rest approximately 120 feet from the initial impact point, facing northerly. The left wing tip sustained crushing damage, at approximately 45 degrees to the wing leading edge. MEDICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL INFORMATION An autopsy was performed on the pilot at the Fountain Mortuary, Columbia, Missouri. Toxicological testing performed on the pilot by the Columbia hospital was negative for all tests conducted. FIRE The right
Probable cause
the inadequate intake valve springs on the #1 cylinder.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
