Beech A23-19 accident near Huron, Ohio, April 21, 1987
On April 21, 1987 at about 8:15 pm local time, a Beech A23-19, registered N2370W, was substantially damaged in an accident near Huron, Ohio (Hinde-Huron airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 21, 1987 · about 8:15 pm local time
- Place
- Huron, Ohio · Hinde-Huron · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech A23-19 · all A23-19s on the register
- Registration
- N2370W · registry record · serial MB-8
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
SOON AFTER TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AND MADE A FORCED LANDING 200 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT REPORTED A LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE. THE FAA REPORTED THAT THE FUEL ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT HAD THE SMELL AND APPEARANCE OF AUTO FUEL. THE PILOT COULD NOT RECALL TO THE FAA THE TYPE OF FUEL OR WHEN THE LAST REFUELING OF THE AIRCRAFT OCCURRED. THE ENGINE AND FUEL PUMP WAS EXAMINED AND NO DESCREPANCIES WERE FOUND. THE AIRCRAFT DID NOT HAVE AN STC FOR OPERATION ON AUTO FUEL.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 912 hours in all; 912 in this make and model; 8 in the last 90 days; 791 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,800 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, September 16, 1986; 30 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,350 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-320 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 88D Huron OH
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 11, 2,500 ft by 70 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 4:00 pm from CLE
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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