Final
2 minor
Jun 27, 2020
N18873 accident at Davenport, IA
Beech 23 — Aerodynamic stall/spin at DVN (Davenport, IA)
DateJun 27, 2020
Tail numberN18873
AircraftBeech 23 · Beechcraft Musketeer/Sundowner · BE23
LocationDVN — Davenport, IA
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 minor
NTSB caseCEN20CA253
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane for takeoff, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.
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