Casualties unknown

1985-07-31: Beech 23 (N2354Z) — Kamuela, HI

Kamuela, HI, US

On July 31, 1985, a Beech 23 (registration N2354Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Kamuela, HI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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On July 31, 1985, a Beech BE-23 operated by a student pilot crashed during an attempted go-around at Waimea-Kohala Airport, Hawaii. The pilot suffered minor injuries; the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Incident Details

On July 31, 1985, a Beech BE-23 aircraft was involved in an accident during an attempted go-around at Waimea-Kohala Airport in Hawaii. The aircraft was operated by a student pilot. The accident resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft and minor injuries to the pilot.

Aircraft and Pilot Information

The aircraft involved was a Beech BE-23. The pilot, who was a student, reported that he had not used full flaps in this aircraft before the accident flight. No mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported by the pilot prior to the accident.

Sequence of Events

During the landing attempt, the aircraft bounced two or three times. The pilot then initiated a go-around maneuver. After obtaining an altitude of 30 feet, the aircraft stalled and subsequently crashed.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X37187. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.