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BEECH REPORT for June 29, 2023

6/24 1430Z (0930 local Saturday morning): A Be19 “departed” Scott City, Kansas, when it “experienced engine issues, attempted to return to [the] airport and crashed in a field.” The solo pilot was not hurt; airplane damage is “unknown.” N9721Q (MB-493) is a 1970 B19 Sport registered in Scott City. (“Engine… Read More

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BEECH REPORT for June 22, 2023

BEECH REPORT for June 22, 2023

6/15 2230Z (1730 local Thursday afternoon): The pilot of a Be95 “diverted due to possible low fuel.” Subsequently the pilot “attempted a controlled landing in a cornfield” at Edna, Texas. The pilot, alone in the aircraft, was not injured; damage to the Travel Air is “unknown”. N99PL (TD-285) is registered… Read More

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BEECH REPORT for June 14, 2023

BEECH REPORT for June 14, 2023

5/22 2100Z (1600 local Monday afternoon): A Be77 “experienced engine issues shortly after takeoff” at Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The Beech Skipper pilot “attempted to return to the airport and made an emergency landing in a field.” Both persons aboard escaped injury and airplane damage is “minor”. N3707G (WA-184) is a… Read More

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BEECH REPORT for June 7, 2023

BEECH REPORT for June 7, 2023

4/12 1938Z (1438 local Wednesday afternoon): A Be35 landed gear up at Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The pilot, alone in the Bonanza, wasn’t hurt. The airplane has “unknown” damage. N8478N (D-8805) is a 1968 V35A registered in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. (“Gear up landing”–this event first appeared on the FAA website in… Read More

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Disclaimer

Official information from FAA and NTSB sources (unless otherwise noted). Editorial comments (contained in parentheses), year-to-date summary and closing comments are those of the author.  All information is preliminary and subject to change.  Comments are meant solely to enhance flying safety.  Please use these reports to help you more accurately evaluate the potential risks when you make your own decisions about how and when to fly.