# Beech B90 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1152912 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: B90 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engines: 2 - Seats: 9 - Data sheet: TCDS 3A20 - Registered aircraft: 29 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b90 ## ADs that may apply - [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 2020-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-25-01): Wings · Textron 100, 65-90, 65-A90 and 17 more. Effective Jan 11, 2021 - [AD 2006-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-13-10): Rudder trim tab · Textron 100, 65-90, 65-A90 and 18 more. Effective Aug 7, 2006 - [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 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 2005-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-04): Fuel hose · Textron 100, 200, 200C and 29 more. Effective Feb 22, 2005 - [AD 2004-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-23-02): Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Fork · Textron 100, 1900, 1900C and 50 more. Effective Dec 23, 2004 - [AD 2004-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-17-02): Cross shaft attach bolt · Textron 100, 1900, 1900C and 52 more. Effective Oct 4, 2004 - [AD 2003-13-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-16): Aft Pressure Bulkhead of Fuselage · Textron 100, 200, 200C and 33 more. Effective Aug 25, 2003 - [AD 2003-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-02-03): Airstair door and emergency exits · Textron 100, 200, 2000 and 46 more. Effective Mar 7, 2003 - [AD 2002-01-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-01-10): Main Landing Gear Torque Knees · Textron 65-90, 65-A90, 65-A90-1 and 6 more. Effective Feb 22, 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 2000-02-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-02-15): Engine and Propeller Configuration · Walter Motorlet M601E-11 engine model and Avia-Hamilton… (Phoenix STC SA01366AT). Effective Feb 18, 2000 - [AD 99-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-10-07): Elevator Control Cable · Textron 65-90, 65-A90, 65-A90-1 and 9 more. Effective Jun 8, 1999 - [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998 - [AD 98-04-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-24): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Textron 100, 300, 58 and 13 more. Effective Mar 13, 1998 - [AD 97-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-25-03): AFM - Limitations - Power Levers · Textron 100, 1900, 1900C and 44 more. Effective Jan 21, 1998 - [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 97-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-06-06): Pilot and Copilot Chairs Locking Pins · Textron 100, 1900, 1900C and 43 more. Effective May 9, 1997 - [AD 93-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-17-01): Leading Edge Fuel Cell Nipples · Textron B90, C90 and C90A. Effective Oct 12, 1993 - [AD 92-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-15-01): Truss-To-Firewall Bolts · Textron 100, 200, 200C and 40 more. Effective Aug 21, 1992 - [AD 90-08-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-08-17): Fuselage Moisture Drain System · Textron 100, 200, 200C and 32 more. Effective May 7, 1990 - [AD 89-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-25-10): Wing Main Spar Inspection · Textron 100, 65-90, 65-A90 and 10 more. Effective Jan 4, 1990 - [AD 89-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-22-14): Aileron Flutter · Textron 200, 200C, 200CT and 9 more. Effective Nov 17, 1989 - [AD 88-04-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-04-07): Wing Spar Nuts Inspection · Textron 100, 65, 65-80 and 18 more. Effective Apr 18, 1988 - [AD 87-04-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-04-24): Elevator Trim Cable System · Textron 1900, 1900C, 200 and 28 more. Effective Apr 14, 1987 - [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 85-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-01-01): Acrylic Windows · Textron 100, 65-88, 65-90 and 4 more. Effective Feb 6, 1985 - [AD 82-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-23-02): Elevator Control · Textron 65-90, 65-A90 and B90. Effective Nov 8, 1982 - [AD 81-23-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-23-01-R1): Beech Kit or Supplemental Type Certificate · Textron 100, 65, 65-88 and 20 more. Effective Jan 4, 1982 - [AD 80-09-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-09-03-R1): Placard -Oxygen · Textron 100, 200, 200C and 9 more. Effective Jun 11, 1980 - [AD 79-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-01-01): Screws in Control System · Textron 100, 200, 35-B33 and 34 more. Effective Jan 8, 1979 - [AD 78-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-05): Elevator Control Push Rods · Textron 100, 50, 65 and 31 more. Effective Nov 6, 1978 - [AD 77-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-22-01): Fuselage Structure · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-88 and 11 more. Effective Aug 23, 1978 - [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 78-11-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-11-06): Elevator Control Cable · Textron 65-A90, B90, C90 and 1 more. Effective Jun 8, 1978 - [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 76-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-10-10): Cabin Door · Textron 100, 200, 65-88 and 6 more. Effective May 28, 1976 - [AD 75-08-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-08-16): Fuel Contamination · Textron 65-90, 65-A90 and B90. Effective Apr 17, 1975 - [AD 72-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-20-03): Heater Overheat · Textron 65-90, 65-A90, 99 and 4 more. Effective Sep 27, 1972 - [AD 69-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-06-06): Rudder Spar · Textron 65-80, 65-88, 65-90 and 12 more. Effective Jun 3, 1971 - [AD 68-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-21-04): Ice Damage to Engine · Textron 65-90, 65-A90, 65-A90-1 and 1 more. Effective Oct 17, 1968 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 98-15-13, AD 92-07-05, AD 87-22-01 R1 ## NTSB investigations (28, 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 ERA26LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA078), Dec 28, 2025: Beech B90 (N40BA), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN13LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA023), Oct 22, 2012: Beech B90 (N821DA), Sturtevant, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to continue the landing after touching down long and on a wet runway that reduced the airplane’s braking capability, which resulted in an overrun. - [NTSB ERA12CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA382), May 12, 2012: Beech B90 (N275LE), Savannah, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout while taxiing near a hangar, which resulted in airplane's right wingtip impacting the hangar door. - [NTSB CEN11CA655](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA655), Sep 17, 2011: Beech B90 (N125A), Hillsboro, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway undershoot. - [NTSB ERA09LA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA435), Aug 1, 2009: Beech B90 (N1999G), West Point, VA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The inadvertent deployment of the instructor's reserve parachute. - [NTSB ATL07LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA128), Sep 20, 2007: Beech B90 (N10TM), Chattanooga, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the landing approach. - [NTSB MIA07CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA122), Jul 8, 2007: Beech B90 (N1999G), Louisburg, NC, minor damage. Probable cause: The failure of the jumper to follow procedures. - [NTSB ATL07LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA064), Mar 25, 2007: Beech BE-90 (N90NM), Augusta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total failure of the electrical system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot's inability to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked. - [NTSB CHI04FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA066), Feb 17, 2004: Beech B90 (N777KU), Dodge City, KS, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot failed to maintain clearance with terrain due to pilot fatigue (lack of sleep). - [NTSB DEN01FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA098), May 15, 2001: Beech King Air B90 (N221CH), San Jon, NM, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to his incapacitation for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. All 28: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b90/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (80, 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. - [Accident 20251228020839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251228020839A), Dec 28, 2025: Beech B90 (N40BA), Doraville, GA, Destroyed. On December 28, 2025, near Doraville, Georgia, at approximately 09:35 local time a Beechcraft king air B90 was destroyed, after impacting trees and terrain… - [Incident 20231007015469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231007015469I), Oct 7, 2023: Beech B90 (N321DZ), Titusville, FL, No damage, 1 fatal. Fatal skydiving incident due to impact with the ground. Skydiver departed aircraft. The next jumper told Titusville police detective that he didn’t notice… - [Incident 20230702021179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230702021179I), Jul 2, 2023: Beech B90 (N9838Z), Waldron, MO, Minor damage. Aircraft landed after dropping jumpers and was taxing back to ramp area when left landing gear collapsed due attachment hardware failure specifically the LH… - [Incident 20190817015459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190817015459I), Aug 17, 2019: Beech B90 (N55MG), Thomaston, GA, Minor damage. On August 17, 2019 at approximately 14:00, at Thomaston Upson county airport, in Thomaston, Georgia a pilot failed to extend the landing gear on a Beech craft… - [Incident 20190714015919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190714015919I), Jul 14, 2019: Beech B90 (N75SC), Chester, SC, No damage, 1 fatal. On 07/14/2019 at approximately 2:45 pm, skydiver amie begg jumped out of Beechcraft king air b 90 TN N75SC. The skydiver deployed her parachute at… - [Incident 20190217011019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190217011019I), Feb 17, 2019: Beech B90 (N321DZ), Titusville, FL, Minor damage. Discription: aircraft landed at X21 without the landing gear extended. Causal and/or contributing factors: pilot did not follow the aircraft checklist in… - [Incident 20180811012799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180811012799I), Aug 11, 2018: Beech B90 (N9HW), Whiteville, TN, No damage, 1 fatal. * On August 11th 2018, appoximately 1330 local time. 10 skydivers exited a king air operated by mullins air. [privacy data omitted] Was one of them. He was on… - [Incident 20170907023699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170907023699I), Sep 7, 2017: Beech B90 (N49GN), Dekalb, GA, Minor damage. September 7th king air B90 - N49GN was landing in kpdk (Dekalb-peachtree airport) and hit the right propeller on a crosswind landing. No injuries were… - [Incident 20161002020899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161002020899I), Oct 2, 2016: Beech B90 (N9HW), Hickory Valley, TN, No damage, 1 fatal. Parachutist was performing a high performance parachute landing. Parachutist misjudged his landing and hit the ground with a high rate of descent which killed… - [Incident 20160710010929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160710010929I), Jul 10, 2016: Beech B90 (N9838Z), Waldron, MO, Minor damage. Pilot failed to lower the landing gear on landing. Pilot failed to use the landing checklist. Landing gear handle was found in the up position upon inspection… All 80: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b90/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 29, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b90/aircraft - ads: 45, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b90/ads - incidents: 80, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b90/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.