Beech 65-88

Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 1152809

Manufacturer (registry)
BEECH
Model
65-88
Registry code
1152809
Registered
3 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
9
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
174 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS3A20
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

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Aircraft by year built · 21

1965Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 21 aircraft
19654
196615
19671
19681

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 20

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1966In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 22 ADs
19661
19711
19761
19783
19791
19801
19811
19821
19852
19881
19891
19961
19991
20001
20021
20041
20052
20231
See all 22 ADs
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 3

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STCs approved for this model · 170

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NTSB investigations · 11

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

NTSB SEA91LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-88 · Spokane, WAThe pilot's misjudgement of his touchdown due to disorientation caused by his lack of forward visibility created by an accumulation of ice on the windshield.Nov 22, 1990 · N6CH · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88LA104Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-88Undetermined.Feb 7, 1988 · N884G · DestroyedNTSB MKC85LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-88 · Omaha, NEPlt reported that the rt eng began to run rough and backfire as the flt was climbing thru 400 ft AGL after takeoff. Moments later the rt eng fire warning light illuminated and the plt secured the eng and landed. The fire warning light went out prior to…May 25, 1985 · N8833B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82IA102Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 65-88 · Kalamazo, MIPrior to landing the pilot could not extend the right main landing gear. He attempted to extend the gear by recycling the system and by using the manual extension, but to no avail. Subsequently, the aircraft was landed on a paved runway with the gear…Mar 26, 1982 · N20HR · Minor damageNTSB LAX81FA031Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 65-88 · Goleta, CADec 10, 1980 · N884S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW79FQG43Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 65-88 · Seminole, TXJun 11, 1979 · N707ED · DestroyedNTSB LAX77FA066Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 65-88 · Camarillo, CAAug 25, 1977 · N711KW · DestroyedNTSB FTW73FPG41Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 65-88 · Conway, ARMar 15, 1973 · N881E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI72FLQ01Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 65-88 · Louisville, KYAug 10, 1971 · N8833B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI68F0491Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 65-80 · Midland, MIDec 19, 1967 · N883J · Substantial damageNTSB DEN67A0035Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 65-88 · Woods Cross, UTDec 6, 1966 · N886E · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 14

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Incident 19970712041729IBeech 6580 · Cleveland, OHNarrative: pilot operating VFR distracted by pressurization and auto pilot problem. Penetrated class b airspace on descent.Jul 12, 1997 · N112MFIncident 19921215053719IBeech 6588 · Kirksville, MORight engine malfuntioned on climb. Shut down and returned. Landed long and fast. Departed end of runway.Dec 15, 1992 · N88RW · Minor damageIncident 19920209006109IBeech 6588 · Kansas City, MOLeft engine losing manifold pressure. Shut down and landed at destination. Unable to duplicate problem.Feb 9, 1992 · N88RWAccident 19901121051149ABeech 65A808800 · Spokane, WAAccumulated heavy ice on departure. Returned. Stall mushed onto runway due to airframe and windshield heavy icing.Nov 21, 1990 · N6CH · Substantial damageIncident 19891122057579IBeech 6588 · Brunswick, GAAbnormal retraction of gear on departure. Landed and right gear collapsed on rollout. Cause not determined.Nov 22, 1989 · N388K · Minor damageAccident 19880207027429ABeech 6588 · Carribean, NABecame missing on a flight from aruba netherland antilles. Presumed lost at sea.Feb 7, 1988 · N884G · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19850524023229ABeech 6588 · Omaha, NEInflight engine fire during climb. Engine shut down and returned. Hole burned in NR3 cylinder head.May 24, 1985 · N8833B · Substantial damageIncident 19841113065049IBeech 6588 · Addison, TXLanding due to rough running engine. Ground, restart caused fire. Cylilnder cracked around spark plug insert.Nov 13, 1984 · N347V · Minor damageIncident 19820325005849IBeech 6588 · Kalamazoo, MIUnable to extend right main gear landed right main up. Drive assembly shaft broke due misalignment fatigue.Mar 25, 1982 · N20HR · Minor damageAccident 19801210082939ABeech 6588 · Santa Barbara, CAZk engine fire light on at touchdown. Fire put out by firemen. Leak in fuel line ignited by engine exhaust.Dec 10, 1980 · N884S · Substantial damageIncident 19791114056029IBeech 6588 · Rochester, NYUnable to get a down lock indication on right main gear. Down lock micro switch on right drag link the cause.Nov 14, 1979 · N88KPAccident 19790611017989ABeech 6588 · Seminole, TXTwin engine aircraft operating on a single engine ferry flight. Had engine failure and fire in good engine. .Jun 11, 1979 · N707ED · DestroyedAccident 19770825039169ABeech 6588 · Camarillo, CAInflt loss of l wg. Svr fire l wheel well aft of l eng firewall. Source undetermined.Aug 25, 1977 · N711KW · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19730315005199ABeech 6588 · Conway, ARPilot made forced lndg on highway-wing struck sign pole. Both main tanks empty-outboards aprx 55GALMar 15, 1973 · N881E · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.