# Beech 65-A80 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1152808 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: 65-A80 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 9 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 174 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 3A20](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A20) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. - Registered aircraft: 3 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-65-a80 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 99-05-13 R1 WD](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-13-R1-WD): Withdrawal of AD 99-05-13 · Beech B17B, B17L, B17R (Army UC-43H) and 107 more. Effective Jul 5, 2000 - [AD 97-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-06-06): Pilot and Copilot Chairs Locking Pins · Textron 100, 1900, 1900C and 43 more. Effective May 9, 1997 - [AD 95-26-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-15-R1): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 159 more. Effective Dec 26, 1996 - [AD 89-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-25-08): Wing Main Spar Inspection · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-A80 and 1 more. Effective Jan 4, 1990 - [AD 88-04-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-04-07): Wing Spar Nuts Inspection · Textron 100, 65, 65-80 and 18 more. Effective Apr 18, 1988 - [AD 85-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-22-05): Nuts and Bolts Replacement · Textron 100, 200, 200C and 60 more. Effective Nov 12, 1985 - [AD 81-23-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-23-01-R1): Beech Kit or Supplemental Type Certificate · Textron 100, 65, 65-88 and 20 more. Effective Jan 4, 1982 - [AD 79-01-02 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-01-02-R2): In-Flight Fires · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-88 and 17 more. Effective Sep 22, 1980 - [AD 79-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-16-01): Wing Structure · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-90 and 2 more. Effective Aug 6, 1979 - [AD 78-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-11-01): Powerplant Fires · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-88 and 11 more. Effective Feb 6, 1979 - [AD 78-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-05): Elevator Control Push Rods · Textron 100, 50, 65 and 31 more. Effective Nov 6, 1978 - [AD 77-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-22-01): Fuselage Structure · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-88 and 11 more. Effective Aug 23, 1978 - [AD 78-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-05-06): Flexible Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 182, 185 and 98 more. Effective Jun 30, 1978 - [AD 76-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-09-01): Emergency Exit Door · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-A80 and 5 more. Effective Apr 30, 1976 - [AD 69-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-06-06): Rudder Spar · Textron 65-80, 65-88, 65-90 and 12 more. Effective Jun 3, 1971 - [AD 66-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-02-01): Air Conditioners · Beechcraft 56TC, 58, 58A and 39 more. Effective Feb 10, 1966 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 99-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-13) (historical): Fuel Tank Selector · Beech B17B, B17L, B17R (Army UC-43H) and 107 more. Effective Apr 19, 1999 - [AD 87-22-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-22-01-R1) (historical): Nose Landing Gear Fork · Raytheon 100 Model or Series (all), 1900, 1900C and 50 more. Effective Sep 30, 1989 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (5) - [SAIB CE-10-34R2](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-34R2): Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 89-25-10 and 89-25-08. Issued Aug 30, 2013 - [SAIB CE-10-34R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-34R1) (historical): Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 89-25-10 and 89-25-08. Issued Aug 20, 2013 - [SAIB CE-12-36](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-36): Flight Controls: Aileron. Issued Jun 19, 2012 - [SAIB CE-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-04): Wings Wing Spar. Issued Dec 2, 2010 - [SAIB CE-10-34](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-34) (historical): Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 89-25-10 and AD 89-25-08. Issued May 18, 2010 ## Registered aircraft (3) - [N197CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N197CA): [Nighthawk Air Systems Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIGHTHAWK%20AIR%20SYSTEMS%20INC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 1965, S/N LD-246 - [N55SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55SA): [Bemidji Aviation Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEMIDJI%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INC), [Bemidji, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Bemidji), built 1965, S/N LD-243 - [N6890Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6890Q): [Soest Dean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOEST%20DEAN), [Quartz Hill, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Quartz%20Hill), built 1965, S/N LD-224 ## STCs approved for it (195, first 50) - [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA00149BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00149BO): Installation of Aircraft Components, Inc. Volt and Vac Alert System, P/N 2044-1. Aircraft Components Inc - [STC SA00161BO (3 OF 3](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00161BO%20(3%20OF%203): Installation of Avidyne Corporation FlightMax 700-00007-( ) EX500 Multi-Function Display.. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00237WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00237WI): Installation of a Bendix/King EFIS-4 0electronic flight instrument system. Elliott Aviation Technical Products - [STC SA00243BO (4 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO%20(4%20OF%205)): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).. Icarus Avionics, LLC - [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000.. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00281BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00281BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00165-000. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00290BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00290BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Part Number 700-00167-XXX Multi-Function Display and Mounting Tray Assembly Part Number 700-00168-XXX. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00622WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00622WI): Shoulder harness anchor installation. Aviation Fabricators Inc - [STC SA00729SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00729SE): Installation of twin temperature indicating system with fuel flow in accordance with J.P. Instruments (JPI) Installation manual Report No. 760, Revision -, dated 7/20/99, or later FAA approved revision.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00749AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00749AT): Modification of flush type fuel caps for installation of a locking cylinder and keeper. (1964 and subsequent). Aero Trim, Inc - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA00804SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00804SE): Installation of an engine failure indicator system, also referred to as a 'low Thrust Detector system.'. Advanced Aero Safety Inc. - [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments - [STC SA01085LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01085LA): Installation of the VNS 1000 Voice Navigation System.. VNS Incorporated - [STC SA01110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01110CH): Installation of wing fuel tank quick valve drains.. Storehouse LLC - [STC SA01114CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01114CH): Installation of P2 Incorporated 6600 Audio Advisory system. P2 Incorporated - [STC SA01126WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01126WI): Replacement of wing tie down ring assembly on Classic Beechcraft model airplanes with one piece machined part number APMA35-115632. DER Associates Ltd. - [STC SA01146AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01146AT): Installation of left hand side and right hand side leading edge fuel cell assemblies. (F90 S/N LJ1 AND UP, 99 ALL S/N'S, B100 S/N B1-89 AND UP, 65-B80 S/N LD-151 AND UP). FFC Manufacturing - [STC SA01157LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01157LA): Installation of Electronics International Model FP-5 or FP-5L fuel flow/fuel pressure instrument as a replacement instrument.. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA01158WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01158WI): Installation of Aero Enhancements UV250-1 Supplemental Instrument Panel Lightning System.. Aero Enhancements Inc. - [STC SA01191AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01191AT): Installation of Left Hand and Right Hand Box Section Inboard Fuel Cell Assemblies. (E90, F90, B100, B200 ALL S/N'S, 65-B80 S/N LC230 AND UP, LD280 AND UP). FFC Manufacturing - [STC SA01203AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01203AT): Installation of left-hand side and right-hand side center section fuel cell assemblies.. FFC Manufacturing - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01335AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01335AT-D): Installation of replacement fuel cell assemblies. FFC Manufacturing - [STC SA01452CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01452CH): Installation of an air ambulance conversion kit.. Med-Pac Inc. - [STC SA01473SE (5 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01473SE%20(5%20OF%205)): Installation of a GTX 32 (mode C), GTX 33 (mode S), or GTX 33D (mode S with diversity) Remote Transponde. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01487SE (4 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE%20(4%20OF%205)): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver in accordance with Garmin Supplemental Type Certificate Master Data List, P/N 005-C0217-00, Revision A, dated December 20, 2004, or later FAA approved revision.. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01487SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE-D): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01625AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01625AT-D): Installation of replacement fuel cell assemblies. FFC Manufacturing - [STC SA01639NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01639NY): Replacement of 12 refrigerant in air conditioning system with Enviro Refrigerant Hotshot R414B.. Scale Modelbuilders Inc. - [STC SA01692SE (PAGE 1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE%20%20(PAGE%201%20OF%202)): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01695SE (5 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01695SE%20(5%20OF%205)): Installation of an antenna. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01714WI (2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI%20(2%20OF%202)): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems.. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01809WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01809WI): Installation of an Operator Seat onto an existing Cabin Seat Track.. Aviation Fabricators Inc - [STC SA01828SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01828SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) EDM-960 Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments - [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA01860NY (2 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01860NY%20(2%20OF%203)): Installation of Graphic Engine Monitors (GEM) Models GEM-610 and GEMINI 1200.. Insight Instrument Corporation - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01933LA-D (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc All 195: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-65-a80/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (25) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB MIA94WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94WA136), May 10, 1994: Beech BE65-A80 (N8021Q), Moca, Dominican Republic, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB LAX86FVM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVM03), Mar 21, 1986: Beech 65-A80 (N29DS), Cuyama, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA86LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA011), Oct 12, 1985: Beech 65A-80 (N8000R), Ochopee, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB DCA85AA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA85AA012), Feb 4, 1985: Beech 65-A80 (N50NP), Soldotna, AK, destroyed, 9 fatal - [NTSB ATL84FKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FKG01), Oct 13, 1983: Beech 65-A80 (N62TG), Edison, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DXQ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DXQ21), Jul 17, 1981: Beech 65-80 (N6867Q), Gerlach, NV, destroyed - [NTSB DCA81AA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA81AA017), Jul 2, 1981: Excalibur 65-A80 (N100UV), Madisonville, TX, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB MIA81FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA088), Jun 26, 1981: Beech 65-80 (N314Q), St.Croix, VI, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK79IA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79IA023), Apr 17, 1979: Beech 65-A80 (N978Q), San Francisco, CA, incident, minor damage - [NTSB OAK78DA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DA053), Sep 15, 1978: Beech 65A-80 (N978Q), Columbia, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FKT77](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKT77), Sep 4, 1978: Beech 65-A80 (N44SG), South Bay, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB UNK78X0112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK78X0112), Mar 27, 1978: Beech 80 (N28BL), Indian Hbr, Canada, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC78DA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DA006), Dec 23, 1977: Beech 65-A80 (N140RH), Allakaket, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76FKJ40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKJ40), Dec 31, 1975: Beech 65-80 (N1110P), Birmingham, AL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC74AN034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN034), Oct 25, 1973: Beech 65-A80 (N6875Q), Cincinnati, OH, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB NYC73AN132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN132), Apr 16, 1973: Beech 65-A80 (N456WM), Bricktown, NJ, destroyed, 6 fatal - [NTSB NYC73DIJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DIJ12), Dec 11, 1972: Beech 65-A80 (N314Q), Ceredo, WV, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA72IM144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72IM144), Jun 27, 1972: Beech 65-A80 (N32TM), Columbia, SC, incident, minor damage - [NTSB MIA72FKJ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKJ31), Nov 13, 1971: Beech 65-A80 (N277Q), Birmingham, AL, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX71FUG58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUG58), Mar 15, 1971: Beech 65-A80 (N456WM), Ontario, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI70AC060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70AC060-130867), Mar 25, 1970: Beech 65-A80 (N242U), Wheeling, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC70FFM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70FFM05), Feb 14, 1970: Beech 65-A80 (N312PE), Danbury, CT, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI67F0653](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0653), Apr 13, 1967: Beech 65-A80 (N314Q), Rhinelander, WI, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC66F0109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0109), Jul 21, 1965: Lear Jet 23 (N388R), Wichita, KS, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC66F0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0035), Jun 12, 1965: Beechcraft 65-A80 (N312PE), Teterboro, NJ, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (27) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20190903016689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190903016689I), Sep 3, 2019: Beech 65-A80 (N55SA), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. While taxiing at msp, N55SA failed to give way to a 757, so ground control instructed him to make a 180, and during the turn, the left propeller stuck a… - [Incident 20060214009229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060214009229I), Feb 14, 2006: Beech 65A80 (N55SA), Bemidji, MN, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft departed fergus falls, MN to the minneapolis, MN airport (msp). On final approach the landing gear handle was positioned to the down position… - [Incident 19931212049229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931212049229I), Dec 12, 1993: Beech 65A80 (N127L), Taft, CA, 1 fatal. Two jumpers collided in a free fall. One jumper unconscious impacted ground without pulling chute. - [Incident 19891207065339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891207065339I), Dec 7, 1989: Beech 65A80 (N55SA), Hibbing, MN, Minor damage. Left gear began to collapse on touchdown. Made a go around. Gear collapsed on rollout. Actuator support failed. - [Accident 19860320007379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860320007379A), Mar 20, 1986: Beech 65A80 (N29DS), Cuyama, CA, Substantial damage. Struck 2 cows during attempted takeoff from remote range land at night. Both engines separated mounts. Drug related. - [Accident 19851012051469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851012051469A), Oct 12, 1985: Beech 65A80 (N8000R), Ochopee, FL, Substantial damage. Made forced landing in everglades after engines quit. Inboard fuel tanks were run dry, outboard tanks were full. - [Accident 19850204005919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850204005919A), Feb 4, 1985: Beech 65A80 (N50NP), Soldotna, AK, Destroyed, 7 fatal. Tried to land below minimums. Struck terrain on circling missed approach. Icing on airframe. Deice system defective - [Incident 19841121070839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841121070839I), Nov 21, 1984: Beech 65A80 (N40NP), Anchorage, AK. Extended landing gear manually after cb popped on attempt to extend gear normally. Replaced gear motor. - [Accident 19831012055719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831012055719A), Oct 12, 1983: Beech 65A80 (N62TG), Edison, GA, Substantial damage. Struck trees on a night marijuana drop. Crashed into a pond. Pilot was incarcerated for illegal activity. - [Incident 19820331016469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820331016469I), Mar 31, 1982: Beech 65A80 (N836WP), Corpus Christi, TX. Pilot turned off runway too soon and got stuck in the mud. Visibility was zero. Tug pulled aircraft out of the mud. - [Incident 19811031088599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811031088599I), Oct 31, 1981: Beech 65A80 (N314Q), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. On landing gear test flight. Unsafe gear down light. Unable to remedy. Landed right main gear partially extended. - [Accident 19810717033669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810717033669A), Jul 17, 1981: Beech 6580 (N6867Q), Gerlach, NV, Destroyed. Indicates forced landing on a road. Illegal cargo unloaded and airplane torched and abandoned. - [Accident 19810702037879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810702037879A), Jul 2, 1981: Beech 65A80 (N100UV), Madisonville, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft was observed descending in pieces from clouds. - [Accident 19810626036589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810626036589A), Jun 26, 1981: Beech 65A80 (N314Q), St Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Substantial damage. Left main gear collapsed on landing. Indicates pilot retracted gear at touchdown in place of flaps. No prior defect - [Incident 19810224019819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810224019819I), Feb 24, 1981: Beech 65A80 (N9090T), St Thomas, Puerto Rico. Pilot thought gear lights were out due to sun in his eyes. Started go around saw lights. Elected to land, overran. - [Incident 19800326032589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800326032589I), Mar 26, 1980: Beech 65A80 (N978Q), Fresno, CA. Engine failed on takeoff due to shop rag lodged in carburetor inlet duct. Aircraft just out of maintenance. - [Accident 19800214004089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800214004089A), Feb 14, 1980: Beech 65A80 (N48D), Freeport, Bahamas, Substantial damage. Found crashed in swamp. Pilot/owner operation unknow. Possible drug flight. - [Incident 19800117015219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800117015219I), Jan 17, 1980: Beech 65A80 (N100UV), New Orleans, LA. Shut down #2 engine when gauges became erratic. Number two cylinder connecting rod broken. - [Incident 19790816031589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790816031589I), Aug 16, 1979: Beech 65A80 (N314Q), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. Pilot heard loud noise with gear retraction. Left main unsafe and collapsed. Jackscrew #11-29-1E301. - [Incident 19790417022949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790417022949I), Apr 17, 1979: Beech 65A80 (N978Q), San Francisco, CA, Minor damage. Zd zw after electrical failure gear extended manually. Pilot could not get it locked properly, gear collapsed. - [Incident 19790311010929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790311010929I), Mar 11, 1979: Beech A65 (N911Q), Addison, TX, Minor damage. Landing gear collapsed on rollout. Gear motor and box were approximately 1/4 in gear up position. No reason found. - [Accident 19780915033859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780915033859A), Sep 15, 1978: Beech A658200 (N978Q), Columbia, CA, Substantial damage. Brake failure on lndg roll. Acft struck boulder off end of rnwy. - [Accident 19780904037729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780904037729A), Sep 4, 1978: Beech A658200 (N44SG), South Bay, FL, Destroyed. Acft was discovered abandoned and burning in a sod field. - [Accident 19771223043559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771223043559A), Dec 23, 1977: Beech 65A80 (N140RH), AK, Substantial damage - [Accident 19751231041659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751231041659A), Dec 31, 1975: Beech 65A80 (N1110P), AL, Substantial damage - [Accident 19731025037829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731025037829A), Oct 25, 1973: Beech 65A80 (N6875Q), Cincinnati, OH, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Wx -x 1/16MILE fog. Drifted lt aft tkof,corrected,then rolled left thru trees into l.miami river. - [Accident 19730416008499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730416008499A), Apr 16, 1973: Beech A658200 (N456WM), Bricktown, NJ, Destroyed, 5 fatal. Plt alcohol lvl.105 -tissue fluid. In flt sepn wngs,tail sec aft series of steep dives and pullups. ## Service difficulty reports (18) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR BEMA2019072900001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BEMA2019072900001), Jul 23, 2019: INTAKE VALVE. BROKEN. THE #1 CYLINDER INDUCTION VALVE FAILED IN FLIGHT. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT DETECTED UNTIL THE PILOT DID HIE POST FLIGHT WALK AROUND. THE VALVE BROKE IN HALF AT THE N - [SDR WX52008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX52008F00000), May 16, 2008: SHAFT. WORN. NLG WOULD NOT DEPLOY ON APP TO LANDING. AFTER NLG REMOVAL IT WAS DISCOVERED THA THE NLG ACTUATOR DRIVE SHAFT (PN 50-820218) INTERNAL SPLINE WAS WORN AND SHEARED - [SDR 2008FA0000353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000353), May 16, 2008: SHAFT. LACK OF LUBE. NOSE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT DEPLOY ON APPROACH TO LANDING. AFTER NLG REMOVAL, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE NLG ACTUATOR DRIVE SHAFT PN 50820218 INTERNAL SPLINE WA - [SDR 2006F00012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006F00012), Feb 14, 2006: ACTUATOR. FAILED. PILOT SELECTED GEAR DOWN FOR LANDING AND HAD NO NOSE INDICATION. HE PERFORMED A LOW LEVEL PASS AND GROUND PERSONNEL DETERMINED THAT THE NOSE GEAR WAS NOT IN THE - [SDR 20010206CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010206CW006), Jan 11, 2001: EXHAUST VALVE. BROKEN. EXHAUST VALVE BROKEN IN HALF. - [SDR 20000720SH006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000720SH006), Jul 6, 2000: FITTING. CRACKED. FOUND CRACK RUNNING FROM .25 INCH MOUNTING HOLE TO EDGE OF PART. POSSIBLE CAUSE WAS OVERTORQUE OF FITTING TO ELEVATOR BELLCRANK ATTACH BOLT. FITTING TIES ELEVAT - [SDR 2000ZZZX32](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX32), Dec 16, 1999: SHAFT. FAILED. STARTER DRIVE SHAFT TWISTED OFF ABOUT .1250 INCH FORWARD OF KEY SLOT - EVEN WITH FORWARD EDGE OF DRIVEN GEAR ON SHAFT/BENDIX. - [SDR 97ZZZX5175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX5175), Nov 25, 1997: PUMP ADAPTER. CRACKED. FOUND HYDRAULIC PUMP ADAPTER WITH CRACKED MOUNT FLANGE. SUBMITTER STATED WILL CRACK AROUND ANY OF THE 4 HOLD-DOWN FLANGES. - [SDR 97ZZZX3172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3172), Jun 24, 1997: PUMP ADAPTER. CRACKED. THE HYDRAULIC PUMP ADAPTER CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY BREAKS AT THE ATTACH POINT TO ACCESSORY CASE. - [SDR 97ZZZX758](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX758), Dec 27, 1996: BOOT. LEAD BROKEN. THE LEADS ARE BREAKING 12 INCHES FROM THE TERMINALS. THE LEAD IS REQUIRED TO BEND IN THIS AREA. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE 10TH BOOT WHICH HAS FAILED IN THIS - [SDR 97ZZZX751](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX751), Dec 23, 1996: DRIVE ASSY. FAILED. SOMETHING WITHIN THE 90 DEGREE DRIVE ASSY FAILED WHICH MADE THE FLAP FAIL TO EXTEND OR RETRACT. THE ACTUATOR WAS OH 20.6 HRS AGO. - [SDR 96ZZZX6092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX6092), Dec 4, 1996: DEICE BOOT. WIRES BREAK. PROP DE-ICE BOOT OTB, INB, AND GRD WIRES BREAK 12 INCHES FROM THE TERMINALS. THE LEAD IS REQUIRED TO BEND IN THIS AREA. THIS IS THE 8TH BOOT WHICH HAS FAILED IN - [SDR EY2R9601155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601155), Oct 1, 1996: BEARING. CORRODED. SPLIT BEARING FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9601045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601045), Oct 1, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. BLADE, SN 111092, FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9601044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601044), Oct 1, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. BLADE, SN A20549, FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9601043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601043), Oct 1, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. BLADE, SN B69968, FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR EY2R9601041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601041), Oct 1, 1996: PILOT TUBE. CORRODED. R & R PILOT TUBES - [SDR EY2R9601040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601040), Oct 1, 1996: PILOT TUBE. 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