Beech 65-A90-1

Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 1152901

Manufacturer (registry)
BEECH
Model
65-A90-1
Registry code
1152901
Registered
90 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
9
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS3A20
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

On this page

Aircraft by year built · 48

1966Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 48 aircraft
19662
196727
19688
19691
19703
19714
19991
20031
20091

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 22

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: 24 ADs
19661
19681
19821
19851
19871
19891
19901
19922
19941
19961
19971
19982
19991
20021
20031
20042
20052
20061
20211
20231
See all 24 ADs
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1152901'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

Information bulletins that may apply · 2

Historical bulletins · 2
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1152901'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

Registered aircraft · 90

See all 90 registered aircraft
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1152901')
  ORDER BY n_number"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB investigations · 6

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB ANC26LA010Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 65-A90-1 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to attain proper flare during landing resulting in a hard landing short of the runway threshold. Contributing to the accident were gusting wind conditions.Jan 16, 2026 · N918MR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA237Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 65-A90-1 · Petersburg, WVThe flight crew’s failure to ensure that the landing gear were properly configured before landing.May 18, 2023 · N80Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 A90 1 · Slidell, LAThe unstable approach in black-hole conditions, resulting in the airplane overshooting the runway extended centerline and descending well below a safe glidepath for the runway. Contributing to the accident was the lack of monitoring by the copilot allowing…Apr 20, 2016 · N7MC · DestroyedNTSB ERA09WA037Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech 65A90 · Timehri, GuyanaNov 1, 2008 · N87V · No damageNTSB MIA06FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65-A90-1 · Tampa, FLThe poor in-flight planning decision by the captain for his failure to establish the airplane on a stabilized approach for a forced landing, resulting in the airplane landing on a taxiway near the departure end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were…Jun 12, 2006 · N7043G · DestroyedNTSB DEN71FQA08Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 60 · Santa Fe, NMSep 2, 1970 · N7047D · Substantial damage
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1152901')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

FAA incident reports · 8

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

Accident 20260116000599ABeech 65-A90-1 · Anchorage, AKNarrative written statement by pilot flying. "The flight was uneventful, with occasional light turbulence. Upon contacting merril tower, we were told to enter left downwind 16 and were given several wind checks. ATIS was reporting winds down the runway,…Jan 16, 2026 · N918MR · Substantial damageAccident 20230518005649ABeech 65-A90-1 · Petersburg, WVAircraft was engaged in touch-and-go training at W99. On approach, landing gear was not extended. Aircraft landed gear-up and skidded off the runway.May 18, 2023 · N80Y · Substantial damageAccident 20160419002929ABeech 65-A90-1 · Slidell, LAAircraft was out performing low altitude mosquito spraying. Returning to base of operations. Flying from the west turned left for runway approach. Aircraft struck power transmission lines and impacted ground resulting in explosion and destruction of aircraft.Apr 19, 2016 · N7MC · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20060612012549ABeech 65A901 · Tampa, FL(-23) On June 12, 2006, at 12:32 local time, a BE-65-A90, N7043G, registered to dynamic avlease, inc., collided with a car and house at [privacy data omitted] while attempting to land after reporting a problem to tpa ATC. Visual meteorological conditions…Jun 12, 2006 · N7043G · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20040406010809IBeech A60 · Las Cruces, NM(-23) On April 6, 2004, at approximately 1415 MDT, N62V, a Beechcraft duke, BE-60-A60, departed Las Cruces International Airport, Las Cruces, new Mexico (lru) enroute to deming, new Mexico (dmn). The pilot-in-command reports that on approach to dmn that he…Apr 6, 2004 · N62V · Minor damageIncident 19940125008099ICessna 650 · New Orleans, LANarrative: during our investigation the pilot stated that the low hydraulic pressure light came on as he approached New Orleans international airport. On the approach for landing the pilot lowered the landing gear with the emergency system. The pilot was able…Jan 25, 1994 · N84GIncident 19930817032229IBeech B200 · Johnstown, PAErratic engine gauges on NR2 engine in flight. Shut engines down. Electrical fault in wiring harness in right wing.Aug 17, 1993 · N75ZIncident 19790513026669IBeech 60 · New York, NYWhile VFR on top controller asked for heading change. Encountered edge of cell and damage to wing by hail and ice.May 13, 1979 · N79W · Minor damage
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 ('1152901')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

Service difficulty reports · 11

SDR CA130109007Limit Switch · failed(CAN) 50 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED WHEN CYCLING LANDING GEAR. FOUND GEAR LIMIT SWITCH IN FLOOR HAD FAILED COMPLETELY, BOTH SWITCHES REPLACED AND ADJUSTED IAW SERVICE MANUAL, GEAR CYCLE CHECK OK , NO PROBLEMS FOUND.Jan 8, 2013 · Beech 65A901 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA110721009Structure · crackedFOUND CRACK AT OTBD SPAR ATTACH AREA, VISUAL INSP IN THE INSP HOLE.Jul 19, 2011 · Beech 65A901 · Elevator StructureSDR 2007FA0000109Bellcrank · failedFOUND BROKEN FORK ON ELEVATOR BELLCRANK SUPPORT ARM AT FWD END OF ELEVATOR LT PUSHROD. FOUND THE PUSH ROD FWD ATTACH BOLT HAD BEEN OVER-TORQUED SO MUCH AS TO CREATE A 0.016 INCH -0.021 INCH DEPRESSION IN EACH (MAGNESIUM) FORK WHERE THEY PRESSED INTO THE ROD EJan 31, 2007 · N87V · Beech 65A901 · Elevator Control SystemSDR EVGR1113735Door Frame · corrodedCORROSION WAS FOUND AT THE AFT DOOR FRAME AT FUSELAGE STATION 255.5 JUST BELOW AND OUT BOARD OF THE DOOR SNUBBER MOUNT. DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED IAW SIRM PN 9839006C, DATED MARCH 2003, ATA 20-10-03 FIGURE 202, PAGES 204 AND 205 AND ATA 20-10-34, FIGURE 201, PAGES Nov 9, 2006 · N65JA · Beech 65A901 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR ACS2005F00000Stiffener · crackedDURING INSPECTION, IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT 4 OF 4 AIRCRAFT HAVE HAD A CRACK ORIGINATING FROM THE TOP RIVET OF THE AFT STIFFENER, RT SIDE OF NOSE WHEEL WELL. THE CRACK HAS BEEN IN THE SKIN SPREADING IN BOTH FORWARD AND AFT. (K)Mar 2, 2005 · N7165Y · Beech 65A901 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ENHA2005A9001Landing Gear · failedAIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED LARGE SNOW BERM ON LANDING AT THE EMMONAK, ALASKA AIRPORT. AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED NLG FAILURE AND VEERED TO RUNWAY LT SIDE COMING TO REST NOSE DOWN IN SNOW BANK. PILOT REPORTED APPROACH NORMAL WITH LIGHTED RUNWAY AND WAS UNABLE TO SEE AND Jan 14, 2005 · N70841 · Beech 65A901 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR MWR2004F00000Inverter · failedAIRCRAFT WAS RESENT TO MAINTENANCE FOR REPORTED SMOKE IN COCKPIT. PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF NR 1 INVERTER CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. TROBLESHOT PROBLEM TO PRIMARY INVERTER UNIT PC-17.Jul 22, 2004 · N70264 · Beech 65A901 · AC InverterSDR ENHA20038411Hinge · crackedELEVATOR OUTBOARD HINGE AREA CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION PER AD. REPLACED ELEVATOR ASSY WITH SERVICEABLE.Jul 24, 2003 · N70841 · Beech 65A901 · Elevator StructureSDR 020231Torque Link · mismanufacturedWE WERE REPLACING THE TORQUE LINKS ON OUR KING AIR 65A90 IN ORDER TO RELIEVE THE REPETITIVE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS OF AD 2001-01-10. ONE OF THE TWO TORQUE LINKS SENT WAS FINE. THE OTHER APPEARED AT FIRST GLIMPSE TO BE NORMAL. AFTER INSTALLATION, A RETRACTIJan 30, 2002 · N65JA · Beech 65A901 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR JUK2002F00000Fire Warning · false indicationLEFT ENGINE FIRE WARNING SYSTEM. AFTER BEGINNING DESCENT FROM 9,000 FEET IN HEAVY RAIN, THE LEFT ENGINE FIRE WARNING SYSTEM ACTIVATED. ANUNCIATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED 2 TO 3 MINUTES AND THEN WENT BACK OFF ABOUT THE SAME TIME THE RAIN LIGHTENED UP. ANOTHER UDec 10, 2001 · N65JA · Beech 65A901 · Fire DetectionSDR 20000620SH005Coupler · shearedEXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE DURING CRUISE AT 4,500 FEET. AFTER SOME TROUBLESHOOTING ON THE GROUND, FOUND IT TO BE THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, PARTICULARLY THE DRIVE COUPLING. THE SPLINES WERE DAMAGED (SHEARED) ENOUGH THAT IT ALLOWED TOO MUCH PLAY AND THE May 5, 2000 · N7089Q · Beech 65A901 · Engine Fuel Pump
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '65A901'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

STCs that may be installed · 174

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

See all 174 STCs
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1152901')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = '65A901' AND m.code NOT IN ('1152901')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.