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September 10, 2025 · Beech C23 · N997V
South Bend, IN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
South Bend, IN
Aircraft
Beech C23 (1979)
Tail Number
N997V
Operator
Ringler James H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA382
The pilot reported that, during the initial climb, about 200 to 300 ft above the ground, the pilot’s side door became unlatched. The pilot decided to return to the airport and land to close the door. Upon touchdown, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with left rudder input, but the airplane continued to the right. He initiated a go-around but was unable to gain sufficient airspeed. The airplane stalled and impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left aileron. According to the pilot no mechanical failures or malfunctions were observed before the door opened during the initial climb.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the initial climb, about 200 to 300 ft above the ground, the pilot’s side door became unlatched. The pilot decided to return to the airport and land to close the door. Upon touchdown, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with left rudder input, but the airplane continued to the right. He initiated a go-around but was unable to gain sufficient airspeed. The airplane stalled and impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left aileron. According to the pilot no mechanical failures or malfunctions were observed before the door opened during the initial climb.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:08 EDT
Nearest AirportSouth Bend Intl (0.1nm ENE)
Runway09R/
Runway Length8412 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN997V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRingler James H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 80 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 F
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC