# NTSB Accident MKC89FA165
> **BEECH C23** · 1989-07-23 · NELIGH, NE, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MKC89FA165
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28922
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-23
- **Location:** NELIGH, NE, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.1301, -98.019042
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** C23
- **Registration:** N66295
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED  AFTER INTIATING A STEEP CLIMBING  MANEUVER  FROM LOW ALTITUDE.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:  THE PILOT'S LACK OF  TOTAL  FLYING  EXPERIENCE AND LACK OF SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE.

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