No fatalities

BEECH A36 accident at Sidney, OH, 12 Dec 2023

Sidney, OH, United States

On December 12, 2023, a BEECH A36 was involved in an aviation accident near Sidney, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and subsequent impact with a terminal sign and taxi light. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and subsequent impact with a terminal sign and taxi light.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Dec 2023 BEECH A36 accident near Sidney, OH?

The pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and subsequent impact with a terminal sign and taxi light.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Dec 2023 BEECH A36 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Dec 2023 involved a BEECH A36, at Sidney, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and subsequent impact with a terminal sign and taxi light.