On March 1, 1987, a Beech C23 (registration N6001M) operated by Hamilton Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Grain Valley, MO. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
After a satisfactory preflight engine run-up, the engine faltered shortly after takeoff. The pilot attempted a landing back on the runway but overshot after the engine briefly responded. The engine faltered again, forcing a landing in an open field. Inspection could not determine the cause.
Event Details
The pilot reported that the preflight engine run-up was satisfactory. Shortly after takeoff, the engine faltered briefly. The pilot attempted a landing back on the runway. Upon establishing a point to land, the engine responded, causing the aircraft to overshoot the intended landing area. The engine faltered once again, and the pilot was able to make a forced landing in an open field just off the departure end of the runway.
Post-Incident Inspection
Inspection of the engine after several attempts to duplicate the engine malfunction failed to provide evidence that would conclusively determine what caused the failure.
Conclusion
The engine malfunction could not be reproduced or identified during post-incident inspection. No definitive cause was established.