No fatalities
5 Jul 2020: Beech 23 A23 — Sedona, AZ
On 5 Jul 2020, a Beech 23 A23 was involved in an aviation accident near Sedona, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after an attempted takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a forced landing on a road and subsequent landing gear collapse. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after an attempted takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a forced landing on a road and subsequent landing gear collapse.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotClimb capability — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation