Beech A23 accident near Stevens Point, WI
On August 30, 2001, a Beech A23 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Stevens Point, WI. 3 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- August 30, 2001
- Place
- Stevens Point, WI
- Aircraft
- Beech A23 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 3 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 44.540°N, 89.560°W
- NTSB ID
- 20010907X01889
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On August 30, 2001, about 1813 central daylight time, a Beech A23, N3516R, operated by a private pilot, was destroyed on impact with terrain during takeoff from runway 30 (3,642 feet by 75 feet, dry, asphalt) at Stevens Point Municipal Airport (STE), near Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The personal flight was operating under 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan was on file. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The local flight was originating from STE at the time of the accident. A witness stated: The Musketeer taxied down the taxiway and stopped. Waited about 10 min. By this time (Pegasus's) 182 RG radioed in that he was on final approach 30 Stevens Point. Right after that the Musketeer said he was back taxing 30 Stevens Point [and] pulled out. The 182 pulled up [and] said he would circle around. The Musketeer taxied down to the end of 30. Pulled off to the side [and] waited a few seconds. Than he said he was departing on runway 30 Stevens Point. He than proceeded to take off. About 3' off the ground he wiggled a little as if he was a student pilot. Than he started to turn sideways with his right side low. It looked like his wing tip was about 20' off the ground. Still climbing he turned right at a real strong [angle], heading toward 21. It looked like his right wing tip was about 50' feet off the ground. At this point he flipped over on his back [and] than dove nose down to the ground. Time 6:13 Wind 250 Knots 6 PERSONNEL INFORMATION The pilot held a private pilot certificate w
Probable cause
the pilot not obtaining/maintaining aircraft control.
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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.
