Beech B-19A accident near Lacon, Illinois, May 31, 1988
On May 31, 1988 at about 7:00 pm local time, a Beech B-19A, registered N4306S, was substantially damaged in an accident near Lacon, Illinois (Marshall CO. airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
A HARD LANDING MADE BY THE STUDENT PILOT AFTER ATTEMPTING TO RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 31, 1988 · about 7:00 pm local time
- Place
- Lacon, Illinois · Marshall CO.
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech B-19A · all B-19As on the register
- Registration
- N4306S · registry record · serial MB-407
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: student
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection
- Maximum gross weight: 2,150 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-320-E2C (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 18, 2,200 ft by 50 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 160° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 25,000 ft
- Temperature: 91°F (33°C), dew point 52°F (11°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 6:51 pm from PIA, 25 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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