# NTSB investigations: Beech A45

A list on [Beech A45](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a45.md).

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

Page 1 of 2 · 64 investigations

- [NTSB GAA25WA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA273.md): Beech A45 · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 17, 2025 · N334LS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR24FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA184.md): Beech A45 · Deer Harbor, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 7, 2024 · N268AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at low level, and his misjudged entry altitude for the maneuver, which resulted in impact with water.
- [NTSB GAA24WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA058.md): Beech A45 · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 21, 2023 · N334LS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA17FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA107.md): Beech A45 · Climax, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2017 · N3434G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to ensure that the throttle and fuel metering unit AN "B" nut was secured, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight and a subsequent collision with trees while attempting to land after sunset.
- [NTSB WPR14LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA117.md): Beech A45 · Hollister, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2014 · N666 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and improper fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR13FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA284.md): Beech A45 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2013 · N434M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's loss of control during an emergency descent following a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/mechanic's incorrect assembly of the No. 6 cylinder at the last cylinder change, which…
- [NTSB DEN08LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA057.md): Beech A45 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2008 · N34KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a discharged battery, which resulted in a total electrical failure during takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the pilot's inability to verify the landing gear position, and the impact with the runway…
- [NTSB DEN05FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA032.md): Beech A45 · Montgomery, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2004 · N141SW · Destroyed
  > the in-flight separation of the left wing as a result of extensive fatigue cracking throughout the wing carry-through structure.
- [NTSB ATL04LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA157.md): Beech A45 · LaGrange, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N134BH · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel under-torquing of the crankcase throughbolts during top overhaul, which resulted in crankcase fretting, and the subsequent fatigue failure of the crankshaft at the No. 4 main journal. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB FTW04FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA025.md): Beech A45 · Montgomery, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2003 · N44KK · Destroyed
  > The non-compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives which required wing spar inspections, and the continued operation of the aircraft beyond the compliance time extension granted as per the approved alternate means of compliance (AMOC). Also causal…
- [NTSB MIA03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA069.md): Beech A45 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2003 · N34MR · Substantial damage
  > The separation of both propeller blades in-flight for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown during the forced landing resulting in overrun during landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. A…
- [NTSB MIA01LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA233.md): Beech A45 · Eatonton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N45GS · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent sliding of the airplane on tall grass when the pilot aborted takeoff and the swerved the airplane to the left of the runway to avoid deer which had walked onto the runway, resulting in the airplanes left wing contacting a tree.
- [NTSB MIA01FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA119.md): Beech A-45/T-34A · Claxton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2001 · N340JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed while performing an emergency landing after having just taken off with an unsecured fuel cap, which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees.
- [NTSB ATL99FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA072.md): Beech T-34A · Rydal, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1999 · N140SW · Destroyed
  > Fracture of the wing spar as a result of fatigue cracking that occurred over an unknown number of flights and flight hours with a wing loading spectrum not anticipated during design of the airplane. This report was modified on November 2, 2005.
- [NTSB CHI90LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA152.md): Beech T-34A · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N54RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to adequately flare the aircraft for landing. The adverse wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL89FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA175.md): Beech A45 · Troy, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N7973A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the airplane flight controls during a aerobatic maneuver at low altitude due to his lack of aerobatic experience. A contributing factor was the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to perform the maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX87LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA325.md): Beech A45 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1987 · N34GL · Substantial damage
  > During an airshow performance, the acft collided with the terrain in a near vertical attitude. The maneuver the plt was to perform was a cuban eight. The first half of the maneuver was flown correctly, however, during the second half of it the acft remained…
- [NTSB DEN86FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA023.md): Beech A45 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1985 · N422NM · Substantial damage
  > While maneuvering to enter traffic at alameda arpt, the plt experienced severe acft vibrations. He attempted but was not able to reach the arpt due to rapid loss of airspeed andaltitude. The acft crashed 1/2 mile from the landing rwy. The one pax and a…
- [NTSB LAX85FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA214.md): Beech A45 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1985 · N7GN · Destroyed
  > The plt was flying to his home arpt under visual flight rules (VFR) from his place of employment when he encountered low ceilings & visibilities. He contd at low alt along an interstate highway toward his original destination. A witness reported that the plt…
- [NTSB CHI81PEE51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81PEE51.md): Beech A45 · Glenview, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1981 · N3483F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FQA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FQA19.md): Beech A-45 · Taos, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1980 · N421NM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FRA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRA16.md): Piper PA-31 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 6, 1979 · N27634 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FYM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYM21.md): Beech A45 · Goldendale, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1979 · N9133R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78IA110.md): Boeing 727 · Roanoke, VA · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1978 · N834 · 2 aircraft · No damage
- [NTSB MIA78FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA044.md): Beech A45 · Moultrie, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1978 · N7747C · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78DKJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DKJ03.md): Beech T34 · Headland, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1977 · N10554 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76AA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA096.md): Beech A-45 · Summit Lake, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 11, 1976 · N1406Z · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD76II042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76II042.md): Douglas DC-3C · Baltimore, MD · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 18, 1975 · N18255 · Minor damage
- [NTSB FTW76AF029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF029.md): Beech A45 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 9, 1975 · N8PW · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75AN112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN112.md): Beech A45 · Southport, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 29, 1975 · N1061X · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75AF067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF067.md): Beech T-34A · Tomball, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 24, 1975 · N9664H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75AF056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF056.md): Beech T-34A · Granbury, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 1, 1975 · N7829C · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74FVA46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVA46.md): Beech T-34 · Porterville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 10, 1974 · N12259 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEA24.md): Beech A45 · Muncie, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 29, 1973 · N34WW · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73DEG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DEG01.md): Beech A45 · Xenia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1972 · N8245E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FLQ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FLQ26.md): Beech T-34A · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1971 · N94595 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70AP055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70AP055.md): Beech T-34A · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 9, 1970 · N7721B · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC70DFD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70DFD11.md): Beech T-34 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1970 · N4113A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70D0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70D0076.md): Beech T-34A · Fort Bridger, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1969 · N7745C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC6.A0026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC6.A0026.md): Beech T-34A · Glencoe, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 16, 1968 · N10586 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN69F0111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0111.md): Beech A45 · White Sands, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1968 · N6843C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0123.md): Beech T-34 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1968 · N74011 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0040.md): Beech T-34A · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1968 · N2969C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0330.md): Beech T-34 · Butler, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 15, 1967 · N9182R · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI68F0506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0506.md): Beech T-34A · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1967 · N2969C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN68F0068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68F0068.md): Beech T-34A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1967 · N421NM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0030.md): Beech A45 · Picayune, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1967 · N4178A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0001.md): Beech T-34 · Boulder City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1967 · N7747C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0513.md): Beech A45 · Hartsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1967 · N6450D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67F0255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67F0255.md): Beech A45 · Camino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1967 · N5502V · 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 ('1152006')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a45/ntsb

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