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Accident: Beech C23

Mar 4, 2021 · Purcellville, VA

NTSB numberERA21FA148Event id20210304102711

1
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to depart from the short turf runway with a tailwind.

NTSB docket ERA21FA148

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Beech C23
Registration
N67013
Year built
1979
Category
Airplane
Damage
Substantial
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Initial climb Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT)

Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.

Nearest airports

Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.

  • Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB)15 nm (28 km) north-west
  • Winchester Regional Airport (WGO)19 nm (35 km) west
  • Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK)21 nm (38 km) north-east

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