Beech C90A

Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry codes 1152911, 115291A

Manufacturer (registry)
BEECH · BEECH AIRCRAFT CORP
Model
C90A
Registry codes
1152911, 115291A
Registered
125 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
9
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS3A20
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 210

1977Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 210 aircraft
19771
19831
198411
198510
19865
198710
198811
198923
199028
199118
199219
199317
199418
199521
199614
19971
19981
20221

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 32

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1987In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 36 ADs
19871
19892
19901
19922
19931
19941
19961
19972
19984
19994
20013
20023
20032
20042
20052
20062
20071
20081
20231
See all 36 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1152911', '115291A'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 3

Historical bulletins · 2
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1152911', '115291A'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 125

See all 125 registered aircraft
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1152911', '115291A')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 270

See all 270 STCs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
  WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = 'C90A')
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NTSB investigations · 15

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

NTSB CEN26LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C90 · Guymon, OKThe collision with a white-tailed deer during the takeoff in night visual conditions.Feb 14, 2026 · N247MD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C90A · Helena, MTThe failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock as a result of broken downlock switch wires and the failure of the pilots to complete the manual gear extension checklist.Mar 16, 2025 · N513JM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA428Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C90A · Tupelo, MSThe uncertificated pilot’s criminal act of stealing the airplane and later performing an off-airport landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.Sep 3, 2022 · N342ER · Substantial damageNTSB GAA22WA137Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBeech C90A · Temixco, MexicoMar 30, 2022 · N426EM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90A · Rattan, OKThe loss of electrical power due to the pilot’s inadvertent selection of the engine start switches and the subsequent fuel exhaustion to the left engine as the pilot attempted to locate visual meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the…Feb 14, 2017 · N1551C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA416Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90 - A · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in departure with insufficient fuel to complete the flight, and consequent inflight power loss due to fuel exhaustion.Sep 19, 2013 · N191TP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA304Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C90A · Yeehaw Junction, FLThe failure of the flightcrew to recognize that both engines were being supplied fuel only from the right wing fuel tanks resulting in loss of power in both engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative the left auxiliary…May 25, 2009 · N8001V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09FA087Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Rocksprings, TXThe pilot's failure to properly configure the pressurization controls, resulting in his impairment and subsequent incapacitation due to hypoxia.Dec 14, 2008 · N43KM · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08IA030Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech C90A · Emporia, KSThe improper installation of the right elevator trim tab attachment hardware by maintenance personnel which resulted in excessive wear, fatigue, and the failure of the push-pull tube.Sep 22, 2007 · N871KS · No damageNTSB FTW97LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90A · Rio Grande City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the tower. Factors were the low ceilings and the pilot's diverted attention to his navigation.Jan 2, 1997 · N1552D · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195A · St. George, UTThe prop blade separated causing the acft to veer sharply to the left out of control. The acft came to rest about 30 ft from the rwy with the right main landing gear broken off. A metallurgical exam revealed that the blade failed from fatigue. The fatigue…Jun 18, 1983 · N1537H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195A · Palo Alto, CAThe aircrews of a Cessna 195A, N1537H, & a Beech V35B, N2084L, were cleared to rwy 30 from different positions on the parking area. The Cessna plt was instructed to use the 'shortest route, no delay please.' As the acft were taxied on separate routes, they…Mar 31, 1983 · N1537H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot stated that during takeoff, when the aircraft was about 6 to 10 ft AGL, something hit the left propeller and the left side of the aircraft's nose. He did not see anything, but assumed the plane had struck a large bird. Darkness and the baggage door…Dec 3, 1982 · N8292Y · Substantial damageNTSB DEN76DTM29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 195 · Hurricane, UTMay 20, 1976 · N1537H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC68I0110Incident · No injuriesClosedBoeing 727 · Jamaica, NYMar 23, 1968 · N8109N · Minor damage
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  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 ('1152911', '115291A')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 38

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1152911', '115291A')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 461

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'C90A'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'C90A' AND m.code NOT IN ('1152911', '115291A')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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