Single-engine piston

N1963F

1963 Beechcraft 23 Musketeer

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1963
Serial
M-541
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Manawa, WI
Registration record

N1963F on the FAA register

Type
1963 Beechcraft 23 Musketeer
Serial
M-541
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Manawa, WI
Certificate issued
2021-12-27
Airworthiness date
1982-07-23
Registration expires
2028-12-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal, utility
Mode S (hex)
A1813C
Mode S (octal)
50300474
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
800 nm
Cruise (type)
111 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2028-12-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2023-10-01
    Accident at Waupaca, WI; damage: substantial.
  • 2021-12-27
    Certificate of registration issued as N1963F.
  • 1982-07-23
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal, utility)).
  • 1981-07-13
    Accident at Eaton,Co, 06; damage: substantial.
  • 1966-12-11
    Accident at Holbrook Ariz, 03; damage: substantial.
  • 1963
    Manufactured (1963).
Overview

About N1963F

N1963F is a 1963 Beechcraft 23 Musketeer, serial number M-541. It is registered to an individual in Manawa, Wisconsin. The current certificate of registration was issued on December 27, 2021 and expires on December 31, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 111 knots and a range of about 800 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal, utility), dated July 23, 1982.

N1963F has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
111 kt
Range
800 nm
Power / thrust (each)
160
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,275 ft
Landing over 50 ft
1,260 ft
Fuel burn
8 gph

Published figures for the Beechcraft 23 Musketeer type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2023-10-01 Accident · Waupaca, WI Damage: Substantial Serious injury NTSB · CEN24LA001
Reported aircraft: Beechcraft 23
Probable cause: The pilot s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around, that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.
1981-07-13 Accident · Eaton,Co, 06 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3349
Reported aircraft: Beechcraft 23
Probable cause: 3FT ABV ALFALFA FLD AT APCH END.
1966-12-11 Accident · Holbrook Ariz, 03 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 4108
Reported aircraft: Beechcraft 23
Probable cause: RIGHT WHEEL. ACFT FLOWN 129 HRS SINCE LAST INSP.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.