Beech C-23 accident near Albuquerque, New Mexico, July 4, 1983
On July 4, 1983 at about 11:02 pm local time, a Beech C-23, registered N1932L, was destroyed in an accident near Albuquerque, New Mexico (Coronado airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were seriously injured. 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
- July 4, 1983 · about 11:02 pm local time
- Place
- Albuquerque, New Mexico · Coronado
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech C-23 · all C-23s on the register
- Registration
- N1932L · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED 2.2 MILES OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF RUNWAY 35 AT CORONADA AIRPORT. WITNESSES STATED THE AIRCRAFT USED ALMOST ALL OF THE 4020 FT RUNWAY BEFORE BECOMING AIRBORNE AND THE AIRCRAFT ACHIEVED AN ALTITUDE OF ONLY 20 FEET. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE AIRCRAFT WAS 34 LBS OVER MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT; HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT WAS WITHIN CG LIMITS. THE STUDENT PILOT HAD LOGGED A TOTAL OF 52 HOURS WITH 2 HOURS IN THE BEECH C-23. THE STUDENT WAS NOT PROPERLY ENDORSED FOR THE AIRCRAFT AND NOT AUTHORIZED TO CARRY PASSENGERS.
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: student
- Flight time: 52 hours in all; 2 in this make and model
- Medical certificate: Unknown (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded; 0 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,450 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-360-A4K (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Destination: Eager AZ
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 36, 4,020 ft by 160 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 320° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 60 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 8,500 ft
- Temperature: 95°F (35°C), dew point 43°F (6°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 5:09 pm from ABQ
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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