# FAA incident reports: Beech 65-80

A list on [Beech 65-80](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-65-80.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [Incident 20200610008039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200610008039I.md): Beech 65-80 · Burlington, CO · Jun 10, 2020 · N135BA · Minor damage
  > The pilot reported smoke in cockpit shortly after leveling off at 10,000 ft. he declared an emergency with denver center, shut off all of his electrical/avionics and landed safely at Burlington, CO, kit Carson airport (kitc), the closest airport. There were…
- [Incident 20030118000939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030118000939I.md): Beech 6580 · San Carlos, CA · Jan 18, 2003 · N7864D · Minor damage
  > (-23) Approximately 3 minutes after departure N7864D experienced a complete loss of electrical power. The pilot and his single passenger circled nearby the San Carlos Airport (sql) while troubleshooting the problem. Having not resolved the problem, the pilot…
- [Accident 19991226037189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991226037189A.md): Beech 6580 · Mesa, AZ · Dec 26, 1999 · N184R · Substantial damage
  > (.19) On December 26, 1999, about 1242 hours mountain standard time, a Beech 65-80, N184R, owned and operated by the pilot, experienced the collapse of its left main landing gear during landing rollout at Falcon field, Mesa, Arizona. Visual meteorological…
- [Accident 19980605012459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980605012459A.md): Beech 6580 · Malone, NY · Jun 5, 1998 · N215AB · Destroyed
  > (-23)Pilot stated that while entering the Malone airport traffic area he lost power to one or both engines. The pilot was unable to maintain control and crashed approximately 1/2 mile east of the airport. (.4)after a 4.7 hour flight, while turning onto final,…
- [Incident 19940917037149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940917037149I.md): Beech 6580 · Belen, NM · Sep 17, 1994 · N410S
  > Lost right engine and smoking exhaust on climbout. Landed off airport. Lost exhaust valve bolts. Sheared mag gear.
- [Incident 19930224007699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930224007699I.md): Beech 6580 · Hammond, LA · Feb 24, 1993 · N68CE · Minor damage
  > Pilot landed on a closed runway. Struck a ditch on landing rollout. Right propeller struck ground.
- [Incident 19910420018309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910420018309I.md): Beech 6580 · Dallas, TX · Apr 20, 1991 · N184R
  > Engine rough. Diverted for landing. Oil seal on NR1 turbo charger impeller shaft blew causing rough engine.
- [Incident 19871210075969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871210075969I.md): Beech 6580 · Laredo, TX · Dec 10, 1987 · N142G · Minor damage
  > Never attempted to lower the landing gear. Landed gear up.
- [Accident 19870115000519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870115000519A.md): Beech 6580 · Brownsville, TX · Jan 15, 1987 · N1590S · Substantial damage
  > Engines failed after takeoff. Aircraft struck a tree during forced landing. Pilot failed to select fullest tanks.
- [Incident 19850906060519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850906060519I.md): Beech 6580 · San Angelo, TX · Sep 6, 1985 · N142G · Minor damage
  > Pilot tried various techniques, but nose gear would not lock down. Nose gear actuator bearing cross corner failed.
- [Accident 19840508016409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840508016409A.md): Beech 6580 · Opa Locka, FL · May 8, 1984 · N741H · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft crashed during emergency landing after engines quit from fuel mismanagement.
- [Incident 19840122001009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840122001009I.md): Beech 6580 · Evansville, IN · Jan 22, 1984 · N10WA · Minor damage
  > Nose gear collapsed on rollout. Found upper drag brace attach bolt missing. Allowed nose landing gear to collapse.
- [Accident 19830919054249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830919054249A.md): Beech 6580 · Opa Locka, FL · Sep 19, 1983 · N55ED · Destroyed
  > Allowed unknown alien pilot to land. Stalled on a high leveloff. Left wing hit runway. Cartwheeled into a canal.
- [Accident 19830130003119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830130003119A.md): Beech 6580 · Brodnax, VA · Jan 30, 1983 · N2711J · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft made crash landing with cocaine on board. Pilots left aircraft and were not identified.
- [Incident 19820802041809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820802041809I.md): Beech 65A80 · Ogallala, NE · Aug 2, 1982 · N8NB · Minor damage
  > Unable to stop on runway, ran off end into a wheat field. Found glazed brakes.
- [Incident 19820514054229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820514054229I.md): Beech 6580 · Nassau, Bahamas · May 14, 1982 · N741H · Minor damage
  > Pilot experienced electrical failure and landed with gear up.
- [Accident 19800907040649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800907040649A.md): Beech 6580 · Lake Marian, FL · Sep 7, 1980 · N242Q · Destroyed
  > Found airplane had landed gear up in a lake. No bodies found. Illegal drug operation.
- [Accident 19800825036979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800825036979A.md): Beech 65B80 · Port Maria, JM · Aug 25, 1980 · N218K · Destroyed
  > Airplane crashed in ocean shortly after takeoff. Cause of crash unknown. Marijuana found at scene.
- [Accident 19800406007779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800406007779A.md): Beech 6580 · Sebring, FL · Apr 6, 1980 · N717Q · Destroyed
  > Both engines stopped at low altitude. Crashed in swamp. Reported contaminated fuel. Illegal drug flight.
- [Incident 19800403047499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800403047499I.md): Beech 6580 · Pearland, TX · Apr 3, 1980 · N814B · Minor damage
  > Landing gear would not extend, resulting in gear up landing.
- [Accident 19800310005079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800310005079A.md): Beech 6580 · Williams Island, Bahamas · Mar 10, 1980 · N450Q · Destroyed
  > Engine quit at 50 feet on takeoff. Lost airspeed. Cut power. Crashed. Failed to use engine-out procedure.
- [Incident 19800202030899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800202030899I.md): Beech 6580 · Sparrows Point, MD · Feb 2, 1980 · N99FA
  > Pilot refused to change altitude when asked by baltimore approach control. ATC vectoed IFR traffic around him.
- [Incident 19791126046059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791126046059I.md): Beech 6580 · Alabaster, AL · Nov 26, 1979 · N410S · Minor damage
  > Struck trees after takeoff when gyro horizon failed.
- [Accident 19791005030629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791005030629A.md): Beech 6580 · Princeville, HI · Oct 5, 1979 · N1590S · Substantial damage
  > Left brake failed on landing. Found left brake puck worn out.
- [Incident 19791001051439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791001051439I.md): Beech 6580 · Englewood, CO · Oct 1, 1979 · N2711J · Minor damage
  > Pilot unable to obtain gear safe indication. Gear collapsed after touchdown.
- [Incident 19790807029559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790807029559I.md): Beech 6580 · Chantilly, VA · Aug 7, 1979 · N99FA
  > Smoke emitting from instrument panel. Regulator and alternators failed.
- [Incident 19790612015339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790612015339I.md): Beech 6580 · Kansas City, MO · Jun 12, 1979 · N218K · Minor damage
  > Engine stopped after landing, caught fire during restart due to overprime.
- [Incident 19790607015409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790607015409I.md): Beech 65B80 · Houston, TX · Jun 7, 1979 · N4900Q · Minor damage
  > Gear could not be extended, actuator and jack screw failed. PN50-810367-1 and 50-820244-635. Not properly rigged
- [Accident 19790329034049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790329034049A.md): Beech 65B80 · Wheeling, IL · Mar 29, 1979 · N723Q · Destroyed
  > Engine failed due to failure of #2 rod bearing. Fuel line ruptured, causing uncontrolled engine fire.
- [Accident 19790311006019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790311006019A.md): Beech 65A80 · New Orleans, LA · Mar 11, 1979 · N10QH · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Pilot lost. Aircraft low on fuel was ditched in gulf. Aircraft sank. Pilot and one passenger drowned.
- [Accident 19781024041299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781024041299A.md): Beech A658200 · Torreon,Nm, NM · Oct 24, 1978 · N886G · Destroyed · 3 fatal
  > Aircraft inverted at impact. No inst time logged since 11/6/76.mtns &passes obscured.
- [Incident 19780727036689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780727036689I.md): Beech 6580 · Jamesville, WI · Jul 27, 1978 · N717Q · Minor damage
  > Pilot unable to extend gear fully, collapsed on landing. Main gear actuator suspected.
- [Accident 19780627030079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780627030079A.md): Beech 6580 · Mobile, AL · Jun 27, 1978 · N975SQ · Destroyed
  > Twr advised flt landing gear up. Acft made steep slow climb duringch gear extended. Acft rolled.
- [Accident 19780322005199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780322005199A.md): Beech 6580 · Columbia, SC · Mar 22, 1978 · N3YY · Substantial damage
  > Induction system fire due to warped intake valve.
- [Accident 19771026034989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771026034989A.md): Beech 6580 · Concord, CA · Oct 26, 1977 · N711DE · Substantial damage
  > Starter sys failure resulted in loss of elec sys,normal/emerg gear extension & indicators.
- [Accident 19770813039319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770813039319A.md): Beech 6580 · Vancleave, MS · Aug 13, 1977 · N6DG · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Crankshaft s/n 21772 failed due fatigue crack at #5 connecting rod throw.
- [Accident 19760815029419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760815029419A.md): Beech 6580 · Lake Placid, FL · Aug 15, 1976 · N345X · Substantial damage
  > Hauling contraband. Circling unlit arpt at night.
- [Accident 19750731021949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750731021949A.md): Beech 6580 · Santa Fe, NM · Jul 31, 1975 · N716AG · Substantial damage
  > Nose gear actuator support structure spread.Beech service ltr 66-35 applicable.
- [Accident 19750422035819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750422035819A.md): Beech 6580 · Clearwater, FL · Apr 22, 1975 · N6811Q · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19740801026359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740801026359A.md): Beech 6580 · Charleston, WV · Aug 1, 1974 · N242Q · Substantial damage
  > Acft eqpd with 2 rebat R-35 lead acid batteries. Acft eqpt list,mfg specs,one N1 cadium battery.
- [Accident 19731205040779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731205040779A.md): Beech 6580 · Crestview, FL · Dec 5, 1973 · N741H · Substantial damage
  > Plt rptd unusual sound when gr was retracted aftr tkof. Nose strut attach sec torn out brackets bkn

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1152806')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-65-80/incidents

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