# NTSB investigations: Beech C-45H A list on [Beech C-45H](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c-45h.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 195 investigations - [NTSB DEN07LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA122.md): Beech C-45H · Longmont, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2007 · N9562Z · Destroyed > The instructor pilot's improper preflight in that he failed to close the rocker box recovery system drain valves, resulting in a total loss of lubricating oil and subsequent oil starvation to both engines. A contributing factor was the trees. - [NTSB CHI04CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA244.md): Beech BE-18 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N5180V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flare, the improper recovery from a bounced landing, the loss of directional control, and inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB ANC04FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA063.md): Beech C-45H · Kodiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2004 · N401CK · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow proper IFR procedures by not adhering to the published missed approach procedures, which resulted in an in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling, fog, rain, and the… - [NTSB NYC02LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA002.md): Beech C-45H · Hudson, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2001 · N8393H · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner's failure to properly identify the inoperative engine prior to feathering the wrong propeller, and his lack of familiarity with the required corrective procedures. A factor was the initial engine failure. - [NTSB CHI99LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA262.md): Beech C-45H · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1999 · N72409 · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to use the tailwheel lock on takeoff, creating a condition where it was not possible for the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors were the unlocked tailwheel and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA063.md): Beech BE-C-45H · St. Joseph, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1999 · N165ZA · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing rollout. A factor in this accident was the patchy snow on the runway. - [NTSB MIA98IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98IA006.md): Beech 18 [C-45H] · Orlando, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1997 · N486JB · Minor damage > the failure of the landing gear chain from the main landing gear torque shaft to the nose gear box coming off the sprocket, causing the landing gear to be out of sequence between the main gear and the nose gear. - [NTSB CHI96LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA243.md): Beech C-45H · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1996 · N9772Z · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind (quartering headwind) was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI95LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA075.md): Beech C45H · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1995 · N618K · Substantial damage > The owner/pilot's inadequate maintenance practices which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and the pilot's inadequate emergency procedure after the power loss occurred. Related factors are trees, diminished airspeed and abrupt touchdown. - [NTSB FTW93LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA257.md): Beech C-45H · Fentress, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N125MB · Minor damage > Inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's reserve parachute for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW93FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA117.md): Beech C-45H · Mooringsport, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N492DM · Destroyed > A total loss of right engine power, and a partial loss of left engine power, for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX93LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA140.md): Beech C-45H · Oakland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N494 · Destroyed > A premature lift off and inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command. Contributing to the accident was insufficient available aircraft performance data after a ferry tank installation and both pilots lack of total experience in the airplane. - [NTSB DCA92MA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA048.md): Beech C-45H · Hinckley, IL · Accident · 12 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N3657G · Destroyed > Inadequate maintenance and inspection by the operator which resulted in an engine power loss during the critical takeoff phase of flight. In addition, the pilot did not, or was unable to, attain a full-feather position on the left engine propeller, which… - [NTSB MIA92LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA019.md): Beech C-45H · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1991 · N6640R · Substantial damage > Hard landing due to failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain the proper descent rate. Contributing to the accident was the turbulence encountered during the apch. - [NTSB FTW92LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA003.md): Beech C-45H · Edinburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1991 · N166ZA · Substantial damage > Power loss due to a loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for forced landing. - [NTSB LAX91LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA228.md): Beech C-45H · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1991 · N9903Z · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to an improper modification of the fuel system and the pilot's failure to ensure that the aircraft was airworthy prior to flight. - [NTSB ANC91IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91IA037.md): Beech C-45H · Shageluk, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1991 · N400WA · Minor damage > The accident was the pic's failure to properly determine the required width of runway needed by their airplane and inadequate snow removal. Contributing to the accident was the snow berm and the copilot's misjudgment of runway width. - [NTSB SEA90LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA196.md): Beech C-45H · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N450G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a takeoff in strong crosswind conditions. - [NTSB MIA89FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA124.md): Beech C-45H · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N711BF · Substantial damage > Fuel contamination of the left engine fuel system which resulting in a failure of the left engine. - [NTSB MIA88LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA057.md): Beech C-45H · Natchez, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1987 · N492DM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The two acft were registered to the same person & the pilots were friends of each other. The acft departed from the same airport at about the same time & were bound for the same destination on an IFR flt plan, N24JE at 8000 ft, N492DM at 4000 ft. later both… - [NTSB LAX87LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA302.md): Beech C-45H · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1987 · N105DK · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with a ditch after a loss of control during landing rollout. The pilot indicated that during the landing roll the aircraft veered left. Attempted braking action was ineffective. The aircraft had a history of brake problems. The acft had… - [NTSB ATL86FEG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FEG01.md): Beech C-45H · Tremont City, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 6, 1986 · N8640E · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a utility pole during an exhibition fly-by. The acft continued to fly to its home arpt where it made an uneventful landing. The rt wing was damaged on the outboard end to include 2 ft of the aileron. The pole struck was 30 ft high and… - [NTSB LAX85LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA090.md): Beech C45H · Littlefield, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1984 · N636CF · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he encountered low ceilings & fog in the mountain passes. After several unsuccessful attempts to cross the mountains he believed he did not have sufficient fuel on board to reach any airports to the south so he selected a flat mesa &… - [NTSB DEN85LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA018.md): Beech C-45H · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1984 · N9561Z · Substantial damage > While in cruise flt, plt noted gradual left eng oil press drop from normal 70 PSI to 20 PSI. Plt shut down left eng, feathered prop and diverted to alternate airport. En route to alternate plt attempted to restart left eng to avoid single-engine landing. Plt… - [NTSB MKC84IA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84IA220.md): Beech C-45H · Columbia, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1984 · N492DM · Minor damage > The plt reported that he was unable to get a down & locked indication on the main landing gear when arriving at Columbia. He stated that he went thru the emergency procedures & made two landing attempts but felt the gear was about to collapse & made… - [NTSB FTW84LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA309.md): Beech C-45-H · Mcalester, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1984 · N399V · Substantial damage > About 40 miles from Mcalester arpt, the lt eng lost pwr & was shutdown. While attempting a precautionary ldg at the arptthe rt eng lost all pwr. While making an emergency descent the plt attempted to stretch the glide. The acft collided with trees 300 ft… - [NTSB LAX84IA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84IA219.md): Beech C-45G · Ontario, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1984 · N3657G · No damage > A Beech E18S, N3657G, operating as federal express flt 954L, was cleared for takeoff on rwy 8L after a Boeing 747, N8172G, operating as interflight 429, was cleared to cross the same rwy. The Boeing 747'S cargo included race horses. The Boeing crew were… - [NTSB LAX84LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA128.md): Beech C-45H · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1984 · N3736G · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during the initial application of power, the left eng backfired due to a possible too sudden application of power. He said that due to 'inattention' he let the acft 'drift to the left side of the runway.' Just after the acft became… - [NTSB MIA83FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA062.md): Beech C45H · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1983 · N69K · Substantial damage > The acft crashed into a lake during a forced landing after the engines quit. The PIC had gone for a local flt with a plt/passenger. After a few minutes of flt he announced that they did not have any fuel. The acft was on an approach to return when both… - [NTSB LAX83FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA012.md): Beech C-45H · Taft, CA · Accident · 14 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1982 · N403SE · Destroyed > The aircraft was on a local flight involving a parachute jumping activity. In addition to the pilot, there were 12 parachutists and an observer on board. The pilot initiated his takeoff on runway 18. A witness stated that shortly after takeoff, the engine… - [NTSB ANC82DA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA100.md): Beech C45H · Near Deering, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1982 · N3120G > The aircraft slid wheels up into a lake during a one-engine forced landing. The aircraft sank and was not recovered but all the occupants were able to reach shore uninjured. The pilot said the left engine lost power during cruise and he elected to shut it… - [NTSB FTW82DA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA093.md): Beech C-45H · Mcallen, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 15, 1982 · N9846Z · Destroyed > About 18 minutes after takeoff, the pilot radioed that the no. 2 engine had lost power and that he was returning to land at Mcallen, TX. While approaching to land, the aircraft crashed in an open field about 400 yards short of the runway and 115 feet right of… - [NTSB LAX82FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA024.md): Beech C-45H · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 11 fatal · Closed · Dec 5, 1981 · N8185H · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC81FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FA089.md): Beech C-45H · Livengood, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 1, 1981 · N9826Z · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC81FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA024.md): Beech C-45H · Dillsburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 2, 1981 · N45437 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80DJA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DJA03.md): Beech C-45H · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 4, 1979 · N145DC · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX79FJA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FJA15.md): Beech C-45H · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1979 · N8067H · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA076.md): Beech C-45H · Hastings, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 15, 1979 · N600NA · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC79FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA051-201201.md): Beech C45H · Slatington, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1979 · N281M · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN79FTE31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FTE31.md): Beech C45H · Firestone, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1979 · N6495D · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK79FJA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FJA10.md): Beech D-18 · Molokai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1979 · N4213 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA023.md): Beech C45 · Reading, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1979 · N346V · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW79FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA026.md): Beech C-45G · Bordelonville, LA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Dec 19, 1978 · N37JR · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA79DKT16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DKT16.md): Beech 18 · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1978 · N189R · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEG04.md): Beech C45H · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 21, 1978 · N9863Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78FVW18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVW18.md): Beech C45H · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1978 · N481E · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA047.md): Volpar C-45H · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 11, 1978 · N63H · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD78FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA032.md): Beech C45H · New Castle, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 17, 1978 · N9801Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA77DYK23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYK23.md): Beech C45H · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1977 · N600UW · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FEX48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEX48.md): Beech C45 · Richmond, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 4, 1977 · N4111A · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c-45h/ntsb.md?page=2 ## 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 ('1151018', '1151019') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c-45h/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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