# Beech A60 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1153604 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: A60 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engines: 2 - Seats: 6 - Data sheet: TCDS A12CE - Registered aircraft: 43 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a60 ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [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 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005 - [AD 2004-25-16 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-16-R1): Fuel regulator shutoff valve · Bombardier CL-215-1A10, CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) and 64 more. Effective Jun 20, 2005 - [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 2004-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-21-05): B-Seires Combustion Heaters · Bombardier CL-215-1A10, CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) and 41 more. Effective Nov 19, 2004 - [AD 2002-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-10-13): Exterior Door Operating Procedures · Textron 58P, 60, 65-88 and 2 more. Effective Jul 8, 2002 - [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 2001-02-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-02-10): Wing Bolts · Textron 60, A60 and B60. Effective Mar 19, 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 97-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-25-01): Outflow/Safety Valve · Textron 100, 200, 2000 and 38 more. Effective Jan 11, 1998 - [AD 95-22-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-22-03): AFM - Icing Conditions · Textron 60 and A60. Effective Dec 12, 1995 - [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 83-08-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-08-05): Air Conditioner Modification · Textron 60, A60 and B60. Effective May 3, 1983 - [AD 80-04-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-04-07): Outboard Wing Panel Nuts · Textron 60, A60 and B60. Effective Feb 16, 1980 - [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 77-14-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-14-08): Water in Fuselage · Textron 60, A60 and B60. Effective Aug 18, 1977 - [AD 77-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-02-04): Wing Tip Strobe Lights · Textron 100, 58, 58A and 13 more. Effective Mar 3, 1977 - [AD 75-12-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-12-10): Autopilots · M7 Aerospace 60, 95-C55, 95-C55A and 17 more. Effective Jun 11, 1975 - [AD 75-06-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-06-09): Elevator Inboard Hinge Supports · Textron 60 and A60. Effective Mar 20, 1975 - [AD 74-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-24-03): Strobe Light System · Textron 100, 200, 58 and 16 more. Effective Nov 22, 1974 - [AD 74-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-12-02): Aft Facing Seats · Textron 36, 58, 58A and 3 more. Effective Jun 5, 1974 - [AD 74-05-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-05-05): Pilot's Side Window · Textron 60 and A60. Effective May 17, 1974 - [AD 71-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-05-03): Known Icing Conditions · Textron 99, 99A, 99A (FACH) and 5 more. Effective Jul 16, 1971 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 99-05-13 ## NTSB investigations (31, newest 10) 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 ANC19FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19FA018), May 5, 2019: Beech A60 (N102SN), Santa Rosa, NM, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control due to his failure to maintain appropriate control inputs and airspeed after shutting down an engine because of a progressive failure of the pressure relief valve… - [NTSB CEN13CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA162), Feb 14, 2013: Beech A60 (N7466D), Abilene, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN12WA646](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA646), Aug 18, 2012: Beech A60 (N48GC), Hyères, France, substantial damage - [NTSB ERA11LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA361), Jun 26, 2011: Beech A60 (N38N), Pompano Beach, FL, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilots of both airplanes did not maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision. - [NTSB WPR09LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA396), Aug 13, 2009: Beech A60 (N99BE), Minidoka, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. - [NTSB LAX04CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA212), May 15, 2004: Beech A60 (N931RP), Gualala, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in a downwind landing. The tailwind was a contributing factor and an overrun of the runway. - [NTSB ATL03FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA009), Oct 24, 2002: Beechcraft A60 (N73CR), Jesup, GA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of power in one engine and the loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN00IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00IA076), Apr 8, 2000: Beech A60 (N928PT), Englewood, CO, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The failure of a number one cylinder connecting rod bolt due to under-torquing during engine major overhaul. - [NTSB DEN00IA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00IA075), Nov 9, 1999: Beech A60 (N457DA), Boulder, CO, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The fatigue failure of the #6 cylinder connecting rod cap. - [NTSB LAX99LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA110), Feb 26, 1999: Helio Jergins H 800 (N666X), Prescott, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The malfunction of the propeller for undetermined reasons at an altitude too low for the pilot to take effective remedial action. All 31: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a60/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (52, newest 10) 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 20230613010139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230613010139I), Jun 13, 2023: Beech A60 (N1873W), Louisville, KY, Minor damage. During touchdown and rollout, the aircraft experienced a sudden change of wind speed and direction that caused the aircraft to land long and depart the… - [Accident 20190505003999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190505003999A), May 5, 2019: Beech A60 (N102SN), Santa Rosa, NM, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On may 5, 2019, at approximately 1603 MST, a Beechcraft BE-60, N102SN, registered to [privacy data omitted], crashed about 2 miles west of Santa Rosa route 66… - [Incident 20170408003649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170408003649I), Apr 8, 2017: Beech A60 (N928PT), Tampa, FL, Minor damage. While performing touch and go landings to remain current the pilot neglected to lower the landing gear. The pilot stated that when he began his flare to… - [Incident 20150224004629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150224004629I), Feb 24, 2015: Beech A60 (N7420D), San Jose, CA, Minor damage. When the aircraft was last painted, approximately 2002, paint was applied to the to control cables within the wheel well area, and not removed. The landing… - [Incident 20130624010649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130624010649I), Jun 24, 2013: Beech A60 (N199SE), Lawrence, MA, Minor damage. Pilot reported to ATC faulty nose gear indication for the nose gear down and locked. The nose gear collapsed on touch down and the aircraft came to a stop on… - [Accident 20130214001179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130214001179A), Feb 14, 2013: Beech A60 (N7466D), Abilene, TX, Substantial damage. On February 14, 2013, N7466D, a Beechcraft duke, departed from fort smith, Arkansas (kfsm) on an IFR flight to Abilene, Texas (kabi). The pilot was the only… - [Incident 20130107000179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130107000179I), Jan 7, 2013: Beech A60 (N104JT), Hattiesburg, MS, Minor damage. During approach landing the pilot put the landing gear handle in the down position and did not get a safe gear light on the rt main landing gear. The pilot… - [Accident 20110626014101A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110626014101A), Jun 26, 2011: Beech A60 (N38N), Pompano Beach, FL, Minor damage. At about 0800 local N38N, Cessna duke A-60, landed and proceded taxway l and the tower had just opened and reported his position was on taxiway charlie, when… - [Incident 20091218052499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091218052499I), Dec 18, 2009: Beech A60 (N104JT), Apopka, FL, Minor damage. At 1500 feet AGL during a maintenance check flight 4 miles west of Apopka, Florida, the pilot noted a reduction in his fuel flow indication on one engine… - [Incident 20091212052439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091212052439I), Dec 12, 2009: Beech A60 (N111XL), Clearwater, FL, Substantial damage. While attempting to lower landing gear on aircraft N111XL gear failed to extend. Manual extention also failed as the gear crank handle would not turn. Aircraft… All 52: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a60/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 43, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a60/aircraft - ads: 25, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a60/ads - incidents: 52, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a60/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.