# Beech C-50 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1152510 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: C-50 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 6 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 167 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 5A4](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/5A4) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. - Registered aircraft: 20 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c-50 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [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 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [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 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 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 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000 - [AD 97-14-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-14-15): Cabin Side Door And Utility Door Handle · Textron 36, 50, 56TC and 41 more. Effective Sep 2, 1997 - [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 84-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-09-01): Window Emergency Egress Provision · Textron 35, 36, 50 and 60 more. Effective May 25, 1984 - [AD 79-01-02 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-01-02-R2): In-Flight Fires · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-88 and 17 more. Effective Sep 22, 1980 - [AD 79-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-13-01): Powerplant Fire Detection/Containment · Lycoming IGSO-540-A1A or -B1A engines (Tom Roland STC SA76SW). Effective Jul 5, 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 62-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-08-03): Control Wheels · Textron 35, 35-33, 35-A33 and 33 more. Effective Jul 9, 1970 - [AD 58-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-13-02): Tail Light Assembly · Textron B50, C50, D50 and 2 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 99-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-13) (historical): Fuel Tank Selector · Beech B17B, B17L, B17R (Army UC-43H) and 107 more. Effective Apr 19, 1999 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 - [SAIB CE-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-04): . Issued Oct 16, 2003 ## Registered aircraft (20) - [N154N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N154N): [Woods John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOODS%20JOHN), [Eagle River, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Eagle%20River), built 1955, S/N CH-333 - [N207AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N207AF): [Flying Burros Air Trucking Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20BURROS%20AIR%20TRUCKING%20CO), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1955, S/N CH-144 - [N212G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N212G): [Bailey Orin A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAILEY%20ORIN%20A), [Homedale, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Homedale), built 1955, S/N CH-331 - [N213D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N213D): [Ball Frederick C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALL%20FREDERICK%20C), [Harbor Springs, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Harbor%20Springs), built 1955, S/N CH-192 - [N234H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N234H): [Westphal Ronald R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTPHAL%20RONALD%20R), [Aurora, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Aurora), built 1954, S/N CH-133 - [N3564B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3564B): [Mach 4 Missions](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACH%204%20MISSIONS), [Middleton, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Middleton), built 1954, S/N CH-114 - [N35MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35MC): [Wallace James W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALLACE%20JAMES%20W), [Elkins, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Elkins), built 1955, S/N CH-177 - [N3653B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3653B): [Placebo Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLACEBO%20AIR%20LLC), [Ridgecrest, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ridgecrest), built 1954, S/N CH-128 - [N3722B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3722B): [Rui C LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUI%20C%20LLC), [Reddick, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Reddick), built 1955, S/N CH-152 - [N3743B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3743B): [Pittsburgh Institute Of Aeronautics](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PITTSBURGH%20INSTITUTE%20OF%20AERONAUTICS), [West Mifflin, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/West%20Mifflin), built 1955, S/N CH-169 - [N3755B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3755B): [Yazdi Navid D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YAZDI%20NAVID%20D), [Beaverton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Beaverton), built 1955, S/N CH-195 - [N3775B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3775B): [Mummy Mountain Med LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUMMY%20MOUNTAIN%20MED%20LLC), [Paradise Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Paradise%20Valley), built 1955, S/N CH-187 - [N3784B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3784B): [Ogorek Peter J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OGOREK%20PETER%20J), [Milwaukee, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Milwaukee), built 1955, S/N CH-200 - [N3795B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3795B): [Canyon Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CANYON%20AERO%20LLC), [Fresno, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fresno), built 1955, S/N CH-302 - [N37WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37WB): [Sterling Aviation Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STERLING%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INC), [Wilmington, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Wilmington), built 1955, S/N CH-161 - [N38MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38MM): [Musko Richard M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUSKO%20RICHARD%20M), [Wilkes Barre, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Wilkes%20Barre), built 1955, S/N CH-297 - [N41DE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41DE): [Ohlwiler Eric D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHLWILER%20ERIC%20D), [Oviedo, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Oviedo), built 1955, S/N CH-305 - [N4946B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4946B): [Tippetts Kelly](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIPPETTS%20KELLY), [Richmond, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Richmond), S/N CH-346 - [N4TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4TB): [367 Estrella LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/367%20ESTRELLA%20LLC), [Ponte Vedra Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ponte%20Vedra%20Beach), built 1955, S/N CH-308 - [N816DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N816DS): [Adcock Raymond D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADCOCK%20RAYMOND%20D), [Cabot, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Cabot), built 1955, S/N CH-300 ## STCs approved for it (178, first 50) - [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA00161BO (3 OF 3](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00161BO%20(3%20OF%203): Installation of Avidyne Corporation FlightMax 700-00007-( ) EX500 Multi-Function Display.. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00195SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00195SE): Installation of vortex generators on the wing and vertical tail surfaces.. Micro AeroDynamics Inc - [STC SA00243BO (5 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO%20(5%20OF%205)): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).. Icarus Avionics, LLC - [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000.. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00281BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00281BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00165-000. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00290BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00290BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Part Number 700-00167-XXX Multi-Function Display and Mounting Tray Assembly Part Number 700-00168-XXX. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00626AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00626AT): Removal of seats and installation of seat belts for parachuting operations.. Skydive, Inc - [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00749AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00749AT): Modification of flush type fuel caps for installation of a locking cylinder and keeper. (1964 and subsequent). Aero Trim, Inc - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00804SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00804SE): Installation of an engine failure indicator system, also referred to as a 'low Thrust Detector system.'. Advanced Aero Safety Inc. - [STC SA00860CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00860CH): Installation of McCauley Propeller Model 3AF32C524/90UMB-0 spinner (p/n D5215) and optional anti-ice.. McCauley Propeller Systems - [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments - [STC SA01078NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01078NY): Installation of Left and Right Side Windows.. LP Aero Plastics - [STC SA01157LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01157LA): Installation of Electronics International Model FP-5 or FP-5L fuel flow/fuel pressure instrument as a replacement instrument.. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA01158WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01158WI): Installation of Aero Enhancements UV250-1 Supplemental Instrument Panel Lightning System.. Aero Enhancements Inc. - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC - [STC SA01473SE (5 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01473SE%20(5%20OF%205)): Installation of a GTX 32 (mode C), GTX 33 (mode S), or GTX 33D (mode S with diversity) Remote Transponde. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01487SE (4 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE%20(4%20OF%205)): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver in accordance with Garmin Supplemental Type Certificate Master Data List, P/N 005-C0217-00, Revision A, dated December 20, 2004, or later FAA approved revision.. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01487SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE-D): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01625AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01625AT-D): Installation of replacement fuel cell assemblies. FFC Manufacturing - [STC SA01692SE (PAGE 2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE%20%20(PAGE%202%20OF%202)): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01695SE (5 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01695SE%20(5%20OF%205)): Installation of an antenna. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01714WI (2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI%20(2%20OF%202)): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems.. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01828SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01828SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) EDM-960 Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA01860NY (2 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01860NY%20(2%20OF%203)): Installation of Graphic Engine Monitors (GEM) Models GEM-610 and GEMINI 1200.. Insight Instrument Corporation - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01933LA-D (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01967WI (3 OF3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI%20(3%20OF3)): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc. - [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P.. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA02002CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02002CH): Installation of C&D Associates Combustion Heater Kit 14 P/N CD14060K14. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02016SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02016SE-D): Installation of Garmin GTS 800, GTS 820 or GTS 850 Traffic System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D (1 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D%20(1%20OF%203)): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc. All 178: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c-50/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (41) 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 GAA15CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA055), Apr 18, 2015: Beech C 50 (N38MM), Honesdale, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to stop the airplane on the runway during landing, resulting in an overrun, landing gear collapse and substantial damage to the airplane. - [NTSB WPR13CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA395), Sep 1, 2013: Beech C-50 (N212G), Homedale, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed action to arrest a loss of altitude on short final, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with a fence post. - [NTSB FTW02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA049), Nov 16, 2001: Beech BE-50 (N432L), Altus, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the ditch. - [NTSB NYC91LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA195), Jul 31, 1991: Beech C50 (N9674R), Salem, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: ENGINE FAILURE AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER MAINTENANCE AND FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER FEATHERING SYSTEM FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. FACTORS WERE AIRCRAFT POOR CLIMB PERFORMANCE AS RESULTED OF THE… - [NTSB BFO89FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA074), Aug 27, 1989: Beech C50 (N4917B), Hagerstown, MD, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AS A RESULT OF SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AFTER INTENTIONALLY FLYING INTO INSTRUMENT FLIGHT CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE… - [NTSB ATL88FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA137), Apr 9, 1988: Beech C50 (N66L), Fayetteville, NC, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB FTW82DRG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DRG03), Oct 15, 1981: Beech C50 (N4914B), Goliad, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FRG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRG34), May 6, 1981: Beech C50 (N3712B), Los Fresnos, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80FKT60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKT60), Sep 21, 1980: Beech C50 (N37Q), Florida City, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FNC12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNC12), Feb 22, 1980: Beech C50 (N4900B), Manchester, NH, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80DA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DA024), Jan 4, 1980: Beech C-50 (N3725B), Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), destroyed - [NTSB OAK78DXQ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DXQ13), Mar 9, 1978: Beech C50 (N3693B), Mammoth Lakes, CA, destroyed - [NTSB MIA78FLA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FLA13), Jan 7, 1978: Beech C50 (N444CD), Jacksonville, FL, destroyed - [NTSB FTW77FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA051), May 2, 1977: Beech C50 (N360), Utopia, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA76AM060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM060), Feb 8, 1976: Beech C50 (N4908B), Walls, MS, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76AC038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC038), Dec 8, 1975: Beech C50 (N3500U), Chicago, IL, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB FTW75AF010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF010), Aug 27, 1974: Beech C50 (N3713B), Alma, AR, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB LAX75FVA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FVA15), Aug 25, 1974: Beech C50 (N505D), Bakersfield, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC73AK052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK052), Feb 22, 1973: Beech C50 (N3911), Republic, MO, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB NYC73AN110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN110), Feb 10, 1973: Beech C50 (N3632B), Edenton, NC, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB CHI72FEE66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEE66), Mar 16, 1972: Beech C50 (N3752B), Waukegan, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD71FID22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71FID22), Apr 13, 1971: Cessna 182 (N3500U), Lively, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI71FLQ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FLQ16), Feb 8, 1971: Beech C50 (N3649B), Litchfield, KY, destroyed - [NTSB LAX71FUM20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUM20), Dec 21, 1970: Beech C50 (N7844C), Santa Ysabel, CA, destroyed - [NTSB DEN71AD003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71AD003), Jul 31, 1970: Beech C50 (N7704), Kemmerer, WY, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW70DPJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70DPJ09), Mar 23, 1970: Beech C-50 (N3796B), Sonora, Mexico, destroyed - [NTSB MKC69D0425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0425), Apr 7, 1969: Beech C50 (N515Q), Mankato, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC68A0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68A0041), Mar 7, 1968: Beech B50 (N3567B), Savoonga, AK, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW68D0309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0309), Oct 13, 1967: Beech C50 (N3708B), Falfurrias, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX68D0140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0140), Oct 4, 1967: Beech C50 (N152G), Long Beach, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA68D0098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0098), Jul 10, 1967: Beech C50 (N3637B), Brookings, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX67D0400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0400), May 2, 1967: Beech C50 (N66L), Imperial, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC67F0447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0447), Jan 16, 1967: Beech C50 (N663FT), Goodland, KS, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX67A0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0053), Nov 25, 1966: Beech C50 (N3700B), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN66F0207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66F0207), Jan 18, 1966: Beechcraft C50 (N3744B), Salt Lake City, UT, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX66F0164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0164), Dec 2, 1965: Beechcraft C50 (N432L), Reno, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW66F0132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0132), Mar 1, 1965: Beechcraft C-50 (N3714B), Tulsa, OK, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X1047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1047), Dec 18, 1964: Beechcraft C-50 (N4931B), Altadena, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB UNK65X0479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0479), Oct 29, 1964: Beechcraft C-50 (N3799B), Shelbyville, TN, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB UNK64X0766](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0766), Mar 1, 1964: Beechcraft C50 (N4915B), Ft Smith, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0197), Jan 9, 1964: Beechcraft C50 (N3742B), Santa Fe, NM, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (36) 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 20150418023929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150418023929A), Apr 18, 2015: Beech C-50 (N38MM), Honesdale, PA, Substantial damage. The pilot was making a visual approach and landing on runway 18 at Cherry Ridge Airport. The runway is 2986' in length, slopes down 0.6% and has a 519'… - [Accident 20130901016339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130901016339A), Sep 1, 2013: Beech C-50 (N212G), Homedale, ID, Substantial damage. The pilot was attempting to land the Beech C-50 twin engine on his 1400' private airstrip for the first time. According to the pilot, the aircraft was being… - [Incident 20080128010479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080128010479I), Jan 28, 2008: Beech C50 (N234H), Chicago/Aurora, IL, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] was the pilot in command of aircraft N234H while practicing takeoff and landings at Aurora airport, sugar grove,… - [Accident 20011116034519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011116034519A), Nov 16, 2001: Beech C50 (N432L), Altus, OK, Substantial damage. (-23) The aircraft landed hard, bounced and on rollout all three landing gear collapsed. The propellers were damaged, the right engine mount upper legs broke.… - [Incident 19981208045839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981208045839I), Dec 8, 1998: Beech C50 (N711FM), Guam, Guam, Minor damage. The failure of the gear to extend was attributed to the left main landing gear drag brace assembly and shock absorber. The parts were examined by the… - [Incident 19920226008369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920226008369I), Feb 26, 1992: Beech C50 (N3775B), Columbia, MO. Declared emergency due to low fuel on descent. Landed safely. Found pilot had mismanaged fuel system. - [Incident 19910915045719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910915045719I), Sep 15, 1991: Beech C50 (N152G), San Diego, CA, Minor damage. Radios went out after gear retraction. Returned. Landing gear collapsed on landing rollout. - [Accident 19910731030809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910731030809A), Jul 31, 1991: Beech C50 (N9674R), Salem, OH, Substantial damage. Right engine problem prior landing then elected to take off. Engine failed. Landed gear up. Throttle disconnected. - [Accident 19890827031679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890827031679A), Aug 27, 1989: Beech 50 (N4917B), Hagerstown, MD, Destroyed, 2 fatal. VFR not advised. Filed special VFR to depart. Lost control and crashed 3 miles from hgr. Had failed IFR test prior. - [Accident 19880409008079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880409008079A), Apr 9, 1988: Beech C50 (N66L), Fayetteville, NC, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Left engine fuel pump and boost pump inoperative. Got below VMC on final and lost control turning into dead engine. - [Incident 19850306024659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850306024659I), Mar 6, 1985: Beech C50 (N3566B), Gillette, WY, Minor damage. Landing gear collapsed causing damage to propellers and lower antennas. Exact cause undetermined. - [Incident 19841115066019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841115066019I), Nov 15, 1984: Beech C50 (N66L), St Augustine, FL, Minor damage. During runup, aircraft was damaged by person trying to get pilots attention. Prop wash disturbing parked aircraft. - [Incident 19840218019769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840218019769I), Feb 18, 1984: Beech C50 (N663FT), Elizabeth City, NC, Minor damage. Departed on a ferry permit. Right gear failed to retract and collapsed during a precautionary landing. - [Incident 19811210086709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811210086709I), Dec 10, 1981: Beech 50 (N167CH), Galveston, TX, Minor damage. Smoke from right engine on landing approach. Turned off boost pump. Fire in engine out on landing. Loose fuel b nut - [Incident 19811125086259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811125086259I), Nov 25, 1981: Beech C50 (N3566B), Spokane, WA, Minor damage. Za in climb, left engine vibrated and oil pressure dropped. #5 connecting rod bolts broken. Connecting rod pn 78027 - [Accident 19811015067559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811015067559A), Oct 15, 1981: Beech C50 (N4914B), Goliad, TX, Substantial damage. Illegal drug flight. Ran out of fuel en route. Struck irrigation pipe and a fence landing on a dirt road. - [Incident 19810508030429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810508030429I), May 8, 1981: Beech C50 (N3991), Columbus, IN, Minor damage. Inadvertently retracted gear during rollout. Went off to one side of runway. - [Accident 19810506023019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810506023019A), May 6, 1981: Beech C50 (N3712B), Los Fresnos, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft hit wire during emergency landing after one engine failed. - [Accident 19800921041809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800921041809A), Sep 21, 1980: Beech B50 (N37Q), Florida City, FL, Substantial damage. Marijuana laden aircraft made landing in field and was abandoned. - [Incident 19800616054299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800616054299I), Jun 16, 1980: Boeing 707/ (N432), Chicago, IL. Flight diverted due to loss of utility hydraulics. Found split hose. - [Accident 19800222003759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800222003759A), Feb 22, 1980: Beech B50 (N4900B), Manchester, NH, Substantial damage. Landed in freezing drizzle. Lost control of airplane due to ice on windshield. - [Accident 19800104000579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800104000579A), Jan 4, 1980: Beech C50 (N3725B), Villa Clara Pan, CU, Destroyed. Airplane ditched off coast of cuba. Two persons rescued denied being pilot. Owner, type of flight, unknown. - [Incident 19790415007939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790415007939I), Apr 15, 1979: Beech C50 (N4958B), Jackson, TN, Minor damage. No gear safe light, no attempt to lower manually, right main collapsed. Jackscrew worn, pn 50819172-2R, 810246-2R - [Incident 19790116002089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790116002089I), Jan 16, 1979: Beech C50 (N4939B), Ft Pierce, FL, Minor damage. Pilot probably failed to turn generator switches on. Gear collapsed after manual extension, improperly rigged - [Incident 19780430015109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780430015109I), Apr 30, 1978: Boeing 727 (N432), Tulsa, OK, Minor damage. Windshield cracked shortly after takeoff. Returned to departure point. - [Incident 19780314015859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780314015859I), Mar 14, 1978: Beech C50 (N4360D), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. Pilot unable to get a gear safe indication. Nose gear collapsed. Chain came off sprocket. - [Accident 19780309004409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780309004409A), Mar 9, 1978: Beech C50 (N3693B), Mammoth Lakes, CA, Destroyed. Airport does not have any electronic landing aids. - [Incident 19780226002009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780226002009I), Feb 26, 1978: Beech D50 (N4913B), Bay City, TX, Minor damage. Pilot made landing on dirt strip due to rough running engines. Changed fuel filters. Ran into ditch as taxiing. - [Accident 19780107001679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780107001679A), Jan 7, 1978: Beech C50 (N444CD), Jacksonville, FL, Substantial damage. A/c at or below VMC when eng failed. Did not feather failed eng. - [Accident 19770502010049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770502010049A), May 2, 1977: Beech C50 (N360), Utopia, TX, Destroyed. Mtn tops obscured. - [Accident 19760208004811A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760208004811A), Feb 8, 1976: Beech C50 (N4908B), Walls, MS, Substantial damage. Beech tkof rwy 36 Cessna acft tkof rwy 23.no obstns btwn rwy 23 and 36. - [Accident 19751208041849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751208041849A), Dec 8, 1975: Beech C50 (N3500U), IL, Damage unknown, 3 fatal - [Accident 19740827028739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740827028739A), Aug 27, 1974: Beech C50 (N3713B), Alma, AR, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Outbd sect both horiz stab assy,both wing assy separated. - [Accident 19740825027549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740825027549A), Aug 25, 1974: Beech C50 (N505D), Bakersfield, CA, Substantial damage. Entire l prop & hub separated. Not recovered. Plt lnd ok. - [Accident 19730222004269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730222004269A), Feb 22, 1973: Beech E50 (N3911), Republic, MO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Acft OBS circling over town at low alt. Plt blood alcohol level 120 mg pct. Hit 2 small bldgs. - [Accident 19730210002529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730210002529A), Feb 10, 1973: Beech E50 (N3632B), Edenton, NC, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Brkn shaft,air door arm assy P/N50-970024-6.matl not spec in mfgr drawings. Crash lndd. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Volans-I C50](https://openairdocs.org/model/volans-i-c50): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 061018P - [Douglas C-50](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-c-50): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3021410 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.