# NTSB investigations: 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 2 · 73 investigations

- [NTSB WPR10FA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA448.md): Beech 65 · Redwood City, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2010 · N832B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the loss of control was the regulatory certification basis of the airplane that…
- [NTSB ERA10FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA138.md): Beech 65 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2010 · N130SP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX04LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA159.md): Beech 65 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2004 · N751T · Substantial damage
  > an explosion of the left outboard wing, resulting from a leaking fuel line and the ignition of the flammable fuel/air mixture in the outboard wing bays; the source of ignition energy for the explosion could not be determined. A factor in the accident was an…
- [NTSB MIA97LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA215.md): Beech 65 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N816Q · Destroyed
  > Failure of the aircraft to maintain altitude for undetermined reasons following loss of power in one engine.
- [NTSB IAD96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA102.md): Beech 65 · Campbellsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N3870C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his failure to remove the control lock, and his failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC95MA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95MA220.md): Beech 65 · West Point, VA · Accident · 12 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N945PA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation, his failure to ensure proper weight and balance of the airplane, and his failure to obtain/maintain minimum control speed, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control after loss of power in one engine. A factor…
- [NTSB MIA95LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA206.md): Beech 65 · Caribbean Sea · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N5078C · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the inability of the pilot to feather the propeller.
- [NTSB MIA93FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA031.md): Beech 65 · Orlando, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N555GC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to feather the propeller to maintain altitude following a loss of power of the left engine. The power loss was due to an improperly maintained fuel system. In addition, the right engine lost power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB BFO92FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA064.md): Beech 65 · Madison, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N30RR · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiated VFR flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was low ceiling, high terrain, and low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX91FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA282.md): Beech 65 · Pioneer, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1991 · N713JB · Destroyed
  > Improper emergency procedures by the pilot, when he inadvertently shut down the left engine after encountering a partial loss of power in the right engine. Factors related to the accident were: improper installation of the right engine's #6 exhaust valve seat…
- [NTSB BFO91FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA053.md): Beech B65 · California, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N655KJ · Destroyed
  > The loss of power in one engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA001.md): Beech A65 · Friendly, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N186M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of his fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of power in the left engine. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA89WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89WA142.md): Beech 65 · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 29, 1989 · N824Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA89FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA015.md): Beech 65 · Elko, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1988 · N9AG · Destroyed
  > Approx 10 min after t/o, the pilot stated he was returning to land due to a problem. On final the acft rolled inverted and descended nose down into a residence. Engine exam revealed a failed supercharger intermediate drive shaft gear resulting in loss of…
- [NTSB FTW88LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA015.md): Beech 65 · Covington, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N504AC · Substantial damage
  > During initial climb from takeoff, the left engine failed for unknown reasons. The plt stated that right rudder and aileron inputs were ineffective to stop the acft from rolling left and the acft contacted the ground as he was retarding pwr on the right eng.
- [NTSB MIA87LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA097.md): Beech B-65 · Key Largo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1987 · N822Q · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was found crashed in shallow water near Key Largo FL. Attempts to locate the pilot or current operator were fruitless. The circumstances surrounding the crash and the cause are unknown.
- [NTSB FTW86FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA059.md): Beech 65 · Montague, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1986 · N810Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot was observed in the area for several minutes while he was performing steep climbs and descents, low passes, and buzzing. Witnesses reported power was removed from both engines simultaneously, as if the throttles were retarded, followed by a loud…
- [NTSB BFO86FID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FID02.md): Beech BE65 · Wakefield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 27, 1986 · N1QV · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed short of the rwy after loss of power on both engines. Contact with a dirt bank sheared the landing gear and the acft slid onto & down the rwy for about 436 ft before stopping. The plt said the fuel gauges were 1/4 on mains and 1/8 on avg…
- [NTSB MIA85FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA057.md): Beech 65 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1984 · N101V · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, aprx 20 min after departure at 4,000 to 5,000 ft the left eng failed followed 10 min later by a power loss in the right eng. During the desc the right eng restarted momentarily but only ran for about 1 min. The plt ditched near a…
- [NTSB FTW84LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA249.md): Beech 65 · Zapata, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1984 · N404C · Destroyed
  > According to law enforcement officers, the acft experienced double eng failure and made a forced landing in unimproved terrain. During the landing rollout the acft struck several trees. An intense post crash fire erupted destroying all but one wing tip of the…
- [NTSB FTW84FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA190.md): Beech 65 · Jennings, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1984 · N6RG · Destroyed
  > A popping or backfiring sound was heard by several people who later observed the acft flying at low altitude on what appeared to be a final approach to rwy 13 at Jennings arpt (located about 75 mi sw of the departure point.) No radios were onboard the acft so…
- [NTSB MIA82DA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA182.md): Beech 65 · Andros Is, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1982 · N35PK · Destroyed
  > While en route at 9000 ft MSL at night, the right engine reportedly lost power and was feathered. The pilot reported that the left engine had a partial loss of power and the aircraft would not maintain altitude. Communication was maintained with miami center…
- [NTSB NYC82DA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA052.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 12, 1982 · N2402C · Destroyed
  > The student pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings on runway 25 in crosswind conditions. The wind was from 330 degrees at 14 knots. On one of the landings, the aircraft bounced during touchdown. The pilot reportedly added a small amount of power for a…
- [NTSB FTW82FPA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPA02.md): Beech 65 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1981 · N351B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA007.md): Beech 65 · Sula, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 17, 1980 · N35CS · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DRG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRG71.md): Beech 65 · Mission, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1980 · N817G · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA099.md): Beech 65 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1980 · N625GP · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL80FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FA064.md): Beech B65 · Kenessaw, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1980 · N22PC · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA077.md): Beech 65 · Ft.Pierce, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 29, 1980 · N156F · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD80FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FA017.md): Beech A65 · Lexington, KY · Accident · 7 fatal · Closed · Dec 16, 1979 · N154F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FAQ96](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FAQ96.md): Beech 65 · Preston, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 13, 1979 · N111WP · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA090.md): Beech 65 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1979 · N72DR · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79DPG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPG32.md): Beech 65 · Waldron, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1979 · N179SB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA058.md): Beech 65 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 19, 1979 · N70GC · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79DKT44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DKT44.md): Beech 65 · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1979 · N707E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FKT33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKT33.md): Beech 65 · South Bay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 14, 1979 · N465L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEE20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEE20.md): Beech 65 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 22, 1978 · N836Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78DA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DA117.md): Beech 65 · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 26, 1978 · N809Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK78X0116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK78X0116.md): Beech 65 · Zamora, Mexico · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1978 · N640PH · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD78FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA047.md): Beech B65 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1978 · N342N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHJ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHJ34.md): Beech 65 · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1977 · N814Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FQG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQG13.md): Beech 65 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1977 · N910Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRG60.md): Beech 65 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1975 · N826Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75FKG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKG15-134498.md): Beech 65 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1974 · N9865 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75FER08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FER08.md): Beech 65 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1974 · N1090K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEV47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEV47.md): Beech 65 · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1974 · N14GF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74AI045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74AI045.md): Beech 65 · Williamstown, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 24, 1974 · N9535Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74AM056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM056.md): Beech 65 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jan 10, 1974 · N671T · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73FKT96](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FKT96.md): Beech 65 · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 12, 1973 · N956B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN73FQA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73FQA30.md): Beech 65 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1973 · N834Q · Substantial damage

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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 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 ('1152802')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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