# Beech D-50 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1152512 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: D-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: 21 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d-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 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 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 (21) - [N120RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120RD): [Decesare George D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DECESARE%20GEORGE%20D), [Danville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Danville), built 1956, S/N DH-89 - [N1235M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1235M): [Roan Christopher J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROAN%20CHRISTOPHER%20J), [Jefferson, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Jefferson), S/N DH-142 - [N12FH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12FH): [R&B Leasing And Finance LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R%26B%20LEASING%20AND%20FINANCE%20LLC), [Fresno, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fresno), built 1956, S/N DH-63 - [N155P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155P): [Allman Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLMAN%20AIR%20LLC), [Blackstone, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Blackstone), built 1956, S/N DH-76 - [N15P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15P): [Collins Jeffery S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLINS%20JEFFERY%20S), [Griffin, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Griffin), built 1956, S/N DH-92 - [N2240](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2240): [Twin Bonanza LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWIN%20BONANZA%20LLC), [Meridian, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Meridian), built 1956, S/N DH-35 - [N2400Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2400Z): [Derr Douglas N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DERR%20DOUGLAS%20N), [Woodlands, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Woodlands), built 1957, S/N DH-137 - [N261B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N261B): [Winnie Mae Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINNIE%20MAE%20INC), [Tallahassee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tallahassee), built 1957, S/N DH-134 - [N295DE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N295DE): [Fly Direct LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20DIRECT%20LLC), [La Porte, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/La%20Porte), built 1956, S/N DH-88 - [N4306D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4306D): [Nightingale Matthew M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIGHTINGALE%20MATTHEW%20M), [Rancho Cucamonga, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rancho%20Cucamonga), built 1956, S/N DH-65 - [N4357D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4357D): [Stychworks LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STYCHWORKS%20LLC), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), built 1956, S/N DH-122 - [N4948B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4948B): [Krause Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRAUSE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Geneva, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Geneva), built 1955, S/N DH-4 - [N5F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5F): [Pittsburgh Institute Of Aeronautics](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PITTSBURGH%20INSTITUTE%20OF%20AERONAUTICS), [Pittsburgh, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Pittsburgh), built 1957, S/N DH-131 - [N628Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N628Z): [Glantz Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLANTZ%20RICHARD%20L), [Whitefish, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Whitefish), built 1956, S/N DH-123 - [N632Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N632Z): [Ready Aim Flyer LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/READY%20AIM%20FLYER%20LLC), [New Castle, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/New%20Castle), S/N DH-113 - [N721B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N721B): [Standel David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANDEL%20DAVID), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), built 1956, S/N DH-115 - [N814JE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N814JE): [Easca LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASCA%20LLC), [Little Rock, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Little%20Rock), built 1956, S/N DH-106 - [N85MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N85MC): [Frasier Samuel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRASIER%20SAMUEL%20R), [Gainesville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Gainesville), S/N DH-79 - [N872GM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N872GM): [Williams Tod C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20TOD%20C), [Sheffield, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Sheffield), S/N DH-112 - [N888BS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N888BS): [Frasca Thomas W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRASCA%20THOMAS%20W), [Champaign, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Champaign), built 1956, S/N DH-14 - [N93MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N93MS): [Twin Bo Safety LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWIN%20BO%20SAFETY%20LLC), [Griffin, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Griffin), built 1956, S/N DH-37 ## 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 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 SA01110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01110CH): Installation of wing fuel tank quick valve drains.. Storehouse LLC - [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 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 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. - [STC SA02019SE-D (3 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D%20(3%20OF%203)): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC All 178: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d-50/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (27) 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 WPR19FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA096), Mar 16, 2019: Beech 50 (N800DC), Riverside, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and control of the airplane following a loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB SEA96FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA201), Aug 24, 1996: Beech D50 (N567SF), Seattle, WA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to follow proper emergency procedures (properly configure the airplane and feather the appropriate propeller) after loosing power in one engine, which resulted in his inability… - [NTSB LAX96LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA047), Nov 17, 1995: Beech D-50 (N100AV), Jackson, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: the failure of the pilot-in-command to follow the pre-landing checklist which resulted in his failure to extend the landing gear and an inadvertent wheels-up landing. - [NTSB LAX86FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA085), Jan 9, 1986: Beech D-50 (N666GK), Santa Rosa, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC80FHA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHA08), Mar 6, 1980: Beech D50 (N632Z), Avoca, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA049), May 5, 1979: Beech D-50 (N16MM), Julian, CA, destroyed, 5 fatal - [NTSB CHI79FEE19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEE19), Dec 22, 1978: Beech D-50 (N150V), S.Barrington, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77FRG54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRG54), Jun 10, 1977: Beech D50 (N4954B), Moore, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77FRG49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRG49), May 16, 1977: Beech D50 (N4337D), Bandera, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA024), Dec 23, 1976: Beech :50 (N30AM), Mcallen, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW77FRG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRG19), Dec 19, 1976: Beech D50 (N13011), San Marcos, TX, destroyed - [NTSB MIA76AM093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM093), Jun 4, 1976: Beech D50 (N1157), Missing Aircraft, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB MIA75FLD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FLD03), Jul 14, 1974: Beech D50 (N5969), Cedar Key, FL, destroyed - [NTSB SEA74FYA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYA27), Apr 9, 1974: Beech D50 (N4303D), Burley, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX74AL048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74AL048), Jan 5, 1974: Beech D50 (N2711V), Sunland, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB CHI74FEP08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEP08), Aug 9, 1973: Beech D50 (N4977B), Walworth, WI, destroyed - [NTSB NYC73AN075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN075), Nov 30, 1972: Beech D50 (N634H), Avoca, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA68F0393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0393), Jan 2, 1968: Swearingen SA-26T (N733H), Miami, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW68F0276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0276), Sep 29, 1967: Beech D50 (N567SF), Breckenridge, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA68F0273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0273), Sep 23, 1967: Beech D50 (N4311D), Nassau, Burkina Faso, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA67F0494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0494), Mar 15, 1967: Beech D50 (N4963B), Birmingham, AL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA67D0240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0240), Oct 24, 1966: Beech 95 (N2711V), Salinas, PR, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA67F0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0102), Aug 12, 1966: Beech D50 (N4303D), Charlotte, NC, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI66F0309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0309), Sep 23, 1965: Beechcraft D-50 (N4948B), Detroit, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI65A0108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI65A0108), Jun 30, 1965: Douglas DC-3 (N50CE), Zanesville, OH, minor damage - [NTSB NYC65A0126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65A0126), Apr 18, 1965: Beechcraft D50 (N4341D), Hollidaysburg, PA, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB UNK64X2209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2209), Jun 9, 1964: Beechcraft D-50 (N82G), Nineveh, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (29) 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 20200519002119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200519002119I), May 19, 2020: Beech D-50 (N814JE), Lees Summit, MO, Minor damage. The pilot stated he lost thrust from the left engine during the approach to land on runway 36 at Lee'S Summit Municipal Airport (lxt). The pilot further stated… - [Accident 20190316001489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190316001489A), Mar 16, 2019: Beech D-50 (N800DC), Riverside, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. N800DC departed cno(chino) VFR requesting 9500FT enroute to apv. While in flight pilot advised he was having electrical issues with the plane and requested to… - [Incident 20180209002189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180209002189I), Feb 9, 2018: Beech D-50 (N261B), Tallahassee, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft N261B, model, Beech D-50 landing gear collapsed after landing on rwy 36 at Tallahassee airport (tlh). Pilot was cleared to land on rwy 27 but elected… - [Accident 19960824023819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960824023819A), Aug 24, 1996: Beech D50 (N567SF), Seattle, WA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Limited time VFR pilot approached wrong airport. Too slow and low. Hit pole and trees. Crashed. Burned. 3HRS in D50 - [Incident 19951125043679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951125043679I), Nov 25, 1995: Beech D50 (N155P), Crestview, FL, 1 fatal. Narrative: victim, monte earl kirkpatrick, made a deliberate parachute jump from BE-50 aircraft, N155P at approximate 12,500 feet. He deployed the main… - [Accident 19951117037789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951117037789A), Nov 17, 1995: Beech D50 (N100AV), Jackson, CA, Destroyed. Landed gear up. Pilot stated he failed to extend gear for landing. - [Incident 19900509026749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900509026749I), May 9, 1990: Beech D50 (N4303R), Bethany, OK, Minor damage. Left engine RPM fluctuating. Landed in canal while attempting to reach airport. - [Incident 19900318012649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900318012649I), Mar 18, 1990: Beech D50 (N319B), Fullerton, CA, Minor damage. Left engine quit after takeoff. Returned. Crankshaft counter weight broke away and camshaft broke in half. - [Incident 19880324037689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880324037689I), Mar 24, 1988: Beech D50 (N4948B), Detroit, MI. Looked inside cockpit at 200 AGL to check gear down. Lost sight of 03R and landed on 03L. Prior electrical problem. - [Accident 19860108000349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860108000349A), Jan 8, 1986: Beech D50 (N666GK), Santa Rosa, CA, Destroyed. The engines failed from fuel exhaustion and the aircraft reportedly spun into the ground. - [Incident 19840729041149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840729041149I), Jul 29, 1984: Beech D50 (N2240), Englewood, CO, Minor damage. Struck a metal barricade which had been set up for crowd control at an airshow. - [Accident 19820704041709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820704041709A), Jul 4, 1982: Beech D50 (N449V), St Thomas, JM, Substantial damage. Engine lost power and pilot attempted landing resulting in overshooting runway and collision off end of runway. - [Incident 19820203001089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820203001089I), Feb 3, 1982: Beech D50 (N155P), South Bend, IN. Za left engine quit after flying through freezing rain. Found ice blocking carb air intake. Had used partial heat. - [Accident 19800306004589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800306004589A), Mar 6, 1980: Beech B50 (N632Z), Avoca, PA, Substantial damage. Exhibited confusion and erratic approach procedures. Landed in a crab. Veered off runway into airport terminal. - [Incident 19800126015939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800126015939I), Jan 26, 1980: Beech D50 (N567SF), San Diego, CA, Minor damage. After landing, student put gear switch up, instructor placed down. Continued taxi, gear collapsed. - [Incident 19790923050269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790923050269I), Sep 23, 1979: Beech D50 (N217B), Macon, GA, Minor damage. Wheels up landing. Pilot said he had extended the gear. Wheel well doors were closed. No gear problems found. - [Incident 19790723021189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790723021189I), Jul 23, 1979: Beech D50 (N4343D), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. Goaround and numerous gear cycling did not get safe gear light. Did not use manual extension. Nose gear collapsed. - [Accident 19790505027259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790505027259A), May 5, 1979: Beech 50 (N16MM), Julian, CA, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Aircraft encountered strong downdrafts and was unable to clear high terrain. - [Accident 19781222041099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781222041099A), Dec 22, 1978: Beech E50 (N150V), S.Barrington, IL, Substantial damage - [Incident 19780313014479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780313014479I), Mar 13, 1978: Beech B50 (N4982B), Montgomery, AL, Minor damage. Nose gear could not be extended. Shimmy damper had broken in an old crack, wheel off center in the well - [Accident 19770610023779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770610023779A), Jun 10, 1977: Beech D50 (N4954B), Moore, TX, Substantial damage. Plt flew over six hours preceding accident. - [Accident 19770516012339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770516012339A), May 16, 1977: Beech D50 (N4337D), Bandera, TX, Substantial damage. Plt injury index presumed. Transporting marijuana. - [Accident 19761223042589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761223042589A), Dec 23, 1976: Beech D50 (N30AM), Mcallen, TX, Damage unknown. Last transmission stated plt trying to get reoriented aft loss of instr. No instrument mal found. - [Accident 19761219038719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761219038719A), Dec 19, 1976: Beech A56TC (N13011), San Marcos, TX, Destroyed. Drug opns. Injury index presumed. - [Accident 19760604021349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760604021349A), Jun 4, 1976: Beech D50 (N1157), Missing Aircraf, Damage unknown, 1 fatal. Dmg and injury index presumed,acft not found. - [Accident 19740714034679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740714034679A), Jul 14, 1974: Beech D50 (N5969), Cedar Key, FL, Substantial damage. R elect fuel pump inop. Both main empty,aux tanks full. Cross-feed sys fuel cross-feed mains only. - [Accident 19740409007749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740409007749A), Apr 9, 1974: Beech D50 (N4303D), Burley, ID, Substantial damage. Landed gear up in field. Unable to reach arpt. Unable to feather left prop. Lean carb-air mixture adj - [Accident 19740105002719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740105002719A), Jan 5, 1974: Beech D50 (N2711V), Sunland, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Flew into obscured mtn slope - [Accident 19730809025079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730809025079A), Aug 9, 1973: Beech E50 (N4977B), Walworth, WI, Destroyed. Acft slid and struck a fuel storage tank and hangar. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2002FA0000570](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000570), Apr 16, 2002: SNAP RING. FAILED. AIRCRAFT WAS PARKED IN HANGAR, NO MAINTENANCE BEING PERFORMED. UPON 1ST INVESTIGATION LT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT WAS BOTTOMED. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION UPPER ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Cameron Balloons D-50](https://openairdocs.org/model/cameron-balloons-d-50): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1880114 --- 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.