Casualties unknown

1984-08-31: Beech C-23 (N6695C) — Huntington Bch, CA

Huntington Bch, CA, US

On August 31, 1984, a Beech C-23 (registration N6695C) was involved in an aviation accident near Huntington Bch, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported a steep approach and touchdown near midfield on a 2,330-ft runway with a displaced threshold. Insufficient runway remained, prompting a go-around. The aircraft became airborne but struck a dirt bank and fence, then slid into three automobiles.

Accident Overview

The accident involved a single-engine aircraft that crashed during a go-around attempt after landing on a runway with a displaced threshold. The runway was 2,330 feet long, with the threshold displaced by 674 feet. Power lines were present near the approach end of the runway.

Pilot's Report

The pilot reported executing a steep approach with full flaps and minimum power. After touching down at approximately midfield, he realized that insufficient runway remained. He elected to perform a go-around by adding full power and retracting the flaps. The aircraft became airborne but subsequently crashed into a 2.5-foot dirt bank and a fence located about 170 feet from the runway. The aircraft then slid and damaged three automobiles.

Damage

The aircraft sustained damage from impact with the dirt bank and fence, as well as from sliding into the three automobiles. No further details regarding the extent of damage to the aircraft or the automobiles were provided.

Investigation

The investigation relied on the pilot's account of the events. No other contributing factors were identified in the source. The exact aircraft type, registration, operator, date, time of day, weather conditions, and any injuries or fatalities were not specified in the source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X40749. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.