# FAA incident reports: Beech 65

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

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

Page 1 of 3 · 102 reports

- [Incident 20190913013099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190913013099I.md): Beech 65 · Charlevoix, MI · Sep 13, 2019 · N5078G · Minor damage
  > On September 13, 2019 at 16:15 eastern daylight time, a Beechcraft BE65 queen air aircraft, N5078G, registered to and operated by a commercial air taxi service, received minor damage during a gear up landing at Charlevoix municipal airport (cvx), Charlevoix,…
- [Incident 20151005016059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151005016059I.md): Beech 65 · Denver, CO · Oct 5, 2015 · N5079E · Minor damage
  > Pilot was approaching Denver at night. Fairly new to the aircraft (4 weeks). Pilot felt a little rushed by ATC and simply forgot to lower landing gear. Landing gear horn working but aircraft is extremely loud and pilot reported he could not hear the horn.…
- [Incident 20110510008599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110510008599I.md): Beech 65 · Minneapolis, MN · May 10, 2011 · N5080L · Minor damage
  > Bemidji flight 75 encountered hail while on a three mile final approach to msp. Aircraft landed at 0124 z, and reported the RH windshield cracked, and RH wing landing light lens broken from hail impact. No emergency was declared.
- [Accident 20100902050149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100902050149A.md): Beech 65 · Redwood City, CA · Sep 2, 2010 · N832B · Destroyed · 3 fatal
  > The aircraft departed San Carlos Airport (ksql) for south county (E16). On the departure leg out of ksql witnesses observed the aircraft going through a series of pitch oscillations. Ten seconds later the aircraft was observed exhibiting longitudinal…
- [Incident 20100716039109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100716039109I.md): Beech 65 · Detroit, MI · Jul 16, 2010 · N9546Q · Minor damage
  > Upon departure from uni the PIC got an unsafe NLG light; he checked for bulb operation, ops normal. During climb he cycled the gear; did not get a down and locked indication, nor was there a gear up & locked for NLG during the cycling process. PIC checked the…
- [Accident 20100208039279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100208039279A.md): Beech 65 · Lawrenceville, GA · Feb 8, 2010 · N130SP · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft lost power to both engines and crashed into a wooded field approximately 1.07 miles from the end of runway 25 at Lawrenceville airport (lzu). Just prior to impact, the pilot radioed lzu tower reporting loss of power to both…
- [Accident 20040309005849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040309005849A.md): Beech 65 · Sedona, AZ · Mar 9, 2004 · N751T · Substantial damage
  > (-23) The pilot landed on runway 21 @ sez and turned off the runway @ A-7 taxiway. While making the turn-off onto A-7, the outboard l/e portion of the left wing suddenly exploded. A small fire resulted from what appeared to be fuel fumes. The pilot…
- [Incident 20030520009249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030520009249I.md): Beech 65 · Apple Valley, CA · May 20, 2003 · N342N · Minor damage
  > (-23) The pilot was on a ferry flight from lakeport California to deland Florida to deliver the aircraft. Apply valley was a planned stop to inspect the aircraft and top off the fuel tanks. While on downwind leg into the Apple Valley Airport, the aircraft had…
- [Incident 20001211030899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001211030899I.md): Beech 65 · Minneapolis, MN · Dec 11, 2000 · N5080L · Minor damage
  > (-23) Pilot struck object during taxi which struck prop and gear door, bending the gear door, which in turn, caused gear inability to retract after takeoff. Pumped gear and returned (retested)
- [Incident 19990417026389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990417026389I.md): Beech 65 · Pierre, SD · Apr 17, 1999 · N5078G · Minor damage
  > (-23) Pilot don wetenkamp took off from isabel, SD, on a sod runway. During take off he noted that it was extremely rough and noisy. Cycled gear twice when airborne, first time okay, second time it hung up. He could not electrically or manually extend the…
- [Incident 19971113041939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971113041939I.md): Beech 65 · Bemidji, MN · Nov 13, 1997 · N5078N · Minor damage
  > Narrative: pilot did not extend gear on landing. 1. Failure to use checklist. 2. Failure to use procedures manual. 3. FAR 91.13(a).
- [Incident 19970804036029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970804036029I.md): Beech 65 · Mcallen, TX · Aug 4, 1997 · N231Q · Minor damage
  > Narrative: after departing monterey del norte, the aircraft lost all electrical power. The emergency alternator restart was initiated. Both alternators indicated 28 volts for about 10 seconds, then decreased to 20 volts and showed steady decrease. After all…
- [Incident 19970727028139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970727028139I.md): Beech 65 · Helena/West Hel, AR · Jul 27, 1997 · N5078J · Minor damage
  > Electrical system failure on climbout with gear retract. Used manual extend but gear folded landing. Further later.
- [Accident 19970724046919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970724046919A.md): Beech 65 · Jul 24, 1997 · N816Q · No damage
  > (-23) Left engine quit while enroute to jamaica on airway A-509, near "ursus" intersection. Attempts to restart were unsuccessful. Pilot ditched aircraft when it failed to maintain altitude on single engine. Aircraft sank. Minor injuries. Pilot stated the…
- [Accident 19960630015529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960630015529A.md): Beech 65 · Campsville, KY · Jun 30, 1996 · N3870C · Destroyed
  > On takeoff went through a fence and corn field, then burst into flames.
- [Accident 19950910028149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950910028149A.md): Beech 65 · West Point, VA · Sep 10, 1995 · N945PA · Destroyed · 12 fatal
  > Over gross. Leveled banked steeply, below VMC right engine feathered. Hit residence. Burned. Person died in house.
- [Accident 19950816024179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950816024179A.md): Beech 65 · Caribbean Sea, U.S. Virgin Islands · Aug 16, 1995 · N5078C · Destroyed
  > Ditched at sea 45 minutes out of virgin islands. Right engine failed. Unable feather or stay aloft. Inflated raft.
- [Incident 19950415008019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950415008019I.md): Beech 65 · West Point, VA · Apr 15, 1995 · N499L · Minor damage
  > Nose light out on approach. Began go around. Settled to runway. Left main up. Nose gear actuator drive nut stripped
- [Incident 19941129043639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941129043639I.md): Beech 65 · Sanford, FL · Nov 29, 1994 · N305FB · Minor damage
  > Left engine surged on final and quit on runway. Fire in engine. Used fire bottle. Fire department assisted.
- [Incident 19940626022029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940626022029I.md): Beech 65 · Keystone Height, FL · Jun 26, 1994 · N7719R · Minor damage
  > Lost electric power. Cranked rear door down. Right main collapsed taxi to park. Battery failed. Beleive battery exp
- [Incident 19940330013249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940330013249I.md): Beech 65 · Brunswick, GA · Mar 30, 1994 · N4035X · Minor damage
  > Unable to lock gear down due to electrical failure. Landing gear collapsed.
- [Accident 19921219050899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921219050899A.md): Beech 65 · Orlando, FL · Dec 19, 1992 · N555GC · Destroyed · 5 fatal
  > Lost left engine. Failed engine out procedure. Inboard tanks unusable. Pilot mismanaged system. Out of annual.
- [Incident 19920801033529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920801033529I.md): Beech 65 · Ovid, NY · Aug 1, 1992 · N209Q · 1 fatal
  > Jumpers main chute did not deploy properly. Pulled pin allowing it to cut away. Pin not pulled on reserve chute.
- [Accident 19920516015129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920516015129A.md): Beech 65 · Madison, VA · May 16, 1992 · N30RR · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Advised weather below VFR and IFR at destination. Departed anyway. Flew into side of cloud obscured mountain.
- [Incident 19910921050449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910921050449I.md): Beech 65 · Allentown, PA · Sep 21, 1991 · N30RR
  > Aircraft had defective communication problems. Confusion over taxi instruction to hangar.
- [Incident 19910914044759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910914044759I.md): Beech 65 · Leonardtown, MD · Sep 14, 1991 · N499L · Minor damage
  > Unable to extend gear for landing. Feathered engine and landed gear up. Pinion gear in actuator broken and jammed.
- [Accident 19910630024879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910630024879A.md): Beech 65 · Pioneer, CA · Jun 30, 1991 · N713JB · Destroyed · 6 fatal
  > Spun into trees after right engine failure. Improperly seated valve seat caused internal damage. Pilot lost control
- [Accident 19910602018729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910602018729A.md): Beech 65 · California, MD · Jun 2, 1991 · N655KJ · Destroyed
  > Left engine lost power on climb to drop jumpers. Failed feather. Unable fly landed in wheat. Evacuated. Burned.
- [Incident 19901022059179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901022059179I.md): Beech 65 · Allentown, PA · Oct 22, 1990 · N30RR · Minor damage
  > Pilot forgot to lower landing gear and landed gear up.
- [Incident 19900822050039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900822050039I.md): Beech 65 · South Lake Taho, CA · Aug 22, 1990 · N65WE · Minor damage
  > Flames from engine after landing, extinguished by fire department. Loose bolt on nozzle assembly caused fuel leak.
- [Incident 19891104056069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891104056069I.md): Beech 65 · Allentown, PA · Nov 4, 1989 · N30RR
  > Pilot stated he had radio failure. Entered control area without clearance. Landed safely.
- [Accident 19891015040289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891015040289A.md): Beech A65 · Friendly, MD · Oct 15, 1989 · N186M · Substantial damage
  > Too high. Began go around. Lost left engine. Landed off end runway. Left fuel empty. New purchase. No system checko
- [Incident 19890428018739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890428018739I.md): Beech 65 · Atlantic City, NJ · Apr 28, 1989 · N711FS · Minor damage
  > Total electric failure on climb to cruise. Used emergency power. Cranked gear down which collapsed on landing roll.
- [Accident 19881102070839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881102070839A.md): Beech STC65BEECH · Elko, NV · Nov 2, 1988 · N9AG · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Lost right engine. Failed to feather. Got below VMC stalled and dived into a house. Over weight. Super charger failed
- [Incident 19880319039199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880319039199I.md): Beech 65 · Brownsville, TX · Mar 19, 1988 · N9865 · Minor damage
  > Manual extension used to lower gear. No safe indication. Landing gear folded on landing rollout.
- [Accident 19871025060539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871025060539A.md): Beech 65 · Covington, LA · Oct 25, 1987 · N504AC · Substantial damage
  > Left engine failed on initial climb. Failed to power back right engine. Rolled over and crashed. Carrying 7 jumpers
- [Incident 19870607036699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870607036699I.md): Beech 65 · Decatur, MI · Jun 7, 1987 · N3870C
  > Shut down left engine due to fuel flow problem after takeoff. Right engine quit shortly after.
- [Accident 19870303006779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870303006779A.md): Beech 65 · Key Largo, FL · Mar 3, 1987 · N822Q · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was found in card key sound. Pilot not found. Customs reported chasing an aircraft in that area.
- [Incident 19860820061159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860820061159I.md): Beech 65 · Lawton, MI · Aug 20, 1986 · N3870C · Minor damage
  > Emergency landing due to both engines quitting. Fuel selector valve cable became entangled in a wheel well.
- [Accident 19860405009729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860405009729A.md): Beech 65 · Montague, TX · Apr 5, 1986 · N810Q · Destroyed
  > Engines quit while making low passes over the ground. Impacted trees, ground. No reason found for engine failures.
- [Accident 19860227003919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860227003919A.md): Beech 65 · Wakefield, VA · Feb 27, 1986 · N1QV · Substantial damage
  > Right followed by left engines cut out then quit. Landed short of runway. Propellers not feathered.
- [Incident 19850907060619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850907060619I.md): Beech 65 · Segoville, TX · Sep 7, 1985 · N810Q · Substantial damage
  > Main parachute deployed early and chutist struck horizontal stabilizer.
- [Incident 19850508024379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850508024379I.md): Beech 65 · Syracuse, NY · May 8, 1985 · N66R
  > During climb engine. Ran rough. Returned and maintenance found both spark plugs in nr 6 cylinder nr 1 engine bad.
- [Accident 19841210065539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841210065539A.md): Beech 65 · Marathon, FL · Dec 10, 1984 · N101V · Destroyed
  > Left engine quit, right quit 10 minutes later, ditched. Malfunction not found due to extensive salt water corrosion
- [Incident 19840830051999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840830051999I.md): Beech 65 · Houston, TX · Aug 30, 1984 · N65CS · Minor damage
  > Landing gear collapsed on a touch and go test flight. Found defective landing gear motor circuit breaker.
- [Incident 19840823051879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840823051879I.md): Beech 65 · Childress, TX · Aug 23, 1984 · N9AG · Minor damage
  > Struck a buzzard during a low level geophysical survey. Buzzard penetrated the windshield and injured the pilot.
- [Accident 19840405008619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840405008619A.md): Beech 65 · Jennings, LA · Apr 5, 1984 · N6RG · Destroyed
  > Aircraft approached airport with apparent engine trouble. During circling in pattern stall and crash occurred.
- [Incident 19821108068099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821108068099I.md): Beech 65 · Fort Worth, TX · Nov 8, 1982 · N810Q · Minor damage
  > Gear collapsed on landing. Discharged battery failed to lock gear down. Pilot did not check. Generator switches off
- [Accident 19820806062919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820806062919A.md): Beech 65 · Andros Island, Bahamas · Aug 6, 1982 · N35PK · Destroyed
  > Aircraft ditched at sea. Right engine quit and the left maintained partial power claimed by pilot.
- [Incident 19820526037409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820526037409I.md): Beech 65 · Lantana, FL · May 26, 1982 · N824Q · Minor damage
  > Preoccupied student pilot landed gear up. Was not endorsed for flight in type.

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## 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 ('1152802')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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

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