Has N243RG been in an accident?

Yes. N243RG appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N243RG?

N243RG is a 1979 Beech C23 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number M-2150.

N243RG — 1979 Beech C23

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N243RG appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: M-2150
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: C23
Year: 1979
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA13LA370Aug 20, 2013Bingham, MENo injuries
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off from a short, turf runway in high-density altitude conditions under which the airplane was unable to attain a positive climb rate to clear trees.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Beech C23).

Jul 18, 2014deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N243RG been in an accident?: Yes. N243RG appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N243RG?: N243RG is a 1979 Beech C23 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number M-2150.

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