What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-07-21 involved a Beech A23, registration N3578R, operated by Arnold E. Swanson, at Boyceville, WI.

Pilot Exits Flames After Overrunning Runway and Striking Pickup (N3578R)

On July 21, 1993, a Beech A23 (registration N3578R) operated by Arnold E. Swanson was involved in an aviation accident near Boyceville, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot stated that he came in too fast and ran out of runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

An airplane touched down past the runway midpoint at high speed, then lifted off near the runway end, striking a pickup on a perimeter road and terrain before catching fire. The pilot walked from the flames and collapsed, stating he came in too fast.

Incident Overview

Witnesses reported that the airplane touched down past the midpoint of the runway at a high speed. Just before reaching the end of the runway, they heard the engine speed up and saw the airplane lift off. The aircraft then struck a pickup truck traveling on the nearby perimeter road, bounced off the pickup, and struck terrain. The airplane immediately caught fire.

Pilot's Actions

Witnesses observed the pilot walk out of the flames and collapse. The pilot told one witness, "I came in too fast and ran out of runway."

Aftermath

No further details were provided in the source regarding injuries, aircraft type, registration, operator, date, location, or other circumstances.

Probable cause

The pilot stated that he came in too fast and ran out of runway.

1993-07-21: Beech A23 (N3578R) — Arnold E. Swanson — Boyceville, WI