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

Boyceville, WI, US

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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

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.
Runway excursion

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Jul 1993 Beech A23 accident near Boyceville, WI?

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.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

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

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12855. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.