# Beech D17S - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1150538 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: D17S - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Engines: 1 - Seats: 5 - Data sheet: TCDS A-649 - Registered aircraft: 124 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d17s ## 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 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 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 48-51-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-51-01): Control Wheel Shaft Inspection · Textron Army AT-11, C18S and D17S Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 99-05-13 ## NTSB investigations (50, newest 10) From the NTSB's public API.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 WPR21LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA349), Sep 21, 2021: Beech D17S (N1196V), San Diego / El Cajon, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with runway signage. - [NTSB GAA18CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA372), Jun 22, 2018: Beech D17 (N61862), Hamilton, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his subsequent inability to recover due to his foot being stuck. - [NTSB CEN18FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA192), May 25, 2018: Beech D17S (N79091), Santa Fe, NM, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN17LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA301), Aug 3, 2017: Beech D17S (N44562), Colorado Springs, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind. - [NTSB GAA16CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA146), Mar 11, 2016: Beech D17 (N9290H), Brighton, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the runway course during takeoff, resulting in the airplane drifting to the left and impacting a fence. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's diverted… - [NTSB GAA15CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA145), Jun 28, 2015: Beech D17S (N114H), Idaho Falls, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: While taxiing as a flight of two, the pilot of the blue Beechcraft became distracted and impacted the red Beechcraft which had stopped. - [NTSB GAA15CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA145), Jun 28, 2015: Beech D17S (N16M), Idaho Falls, ID, minor damage. Probable cause: While taxiing as a flight of two, the pilot of the blue Beechcraft became distracted and impacted the red Beechcraft which had stopped. - [NTSB WPR13CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA031), Nov 3, 2012: Beech D17S (N4417S), Van Nuys, CA, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot of another airplane did not maintain a proper visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision. - [NTSB WPR12CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA016), Oct 18, 2011: Beech D17S (N44562), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. - [NTSB CEN10CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA568), Sep 21, 2010: Beech D17S (N17GB), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. All 50: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d17s/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (57, 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. - [Incident 20240820020689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240820020689I), Aug 20, 2024: Beech D17S (N67555), Longview, TX, No damage. Pilots statement: while returning to kggg on a dogleg base to runway 13, switched tanks from the right lower to the main tank which is required for all… - [Incident 20240629008359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240629008359I), Jun 29, 2024: Beech D17S (N1185V), Smiley Creek, ID, Minor damage. The pilot arrived at the Smiley Creek Airport at 0930 local time. Due to traffic on the runway he extended the downwind. During downwind he performed his… - [Incident 20231127018439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231127018439I), Nov 27, 2023: Beech D17S (N26GM), Janesville, WI, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted]Had landing gear collapse on landing rwy 32, went off right side of rwy 32 just north of the rwy 4/22 intxn. - [Incident 20210920016549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210920016549I), Sep 20, 2021: Beech D17S (N1196V), El Cajon, CA, Minor damage. Pilot reported a left cross wind on landing. This cross wind pushed the tail to the right causing the aircraft to briefly depart the runway causing the left… - [Accident 20180622015639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180622015639A), Jun 22, 2018: Beech D17S (N61862), Hamilton, MT, Substantial damage. Upon landing airman lost control of aircraft, veered to the right went off the runway hit a ditch and flipped over on its back. After examining the accident… - [Accident 20180525005929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180525005929A), May 25, 2018: Beech D17S (N79091), Santa Fe, NM, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On may 25, 2018, about 1342 mountain daylight time (MDT), a Beech D17S single-engine airplane, N79091, impacted terrain near Santa Fe, new Mexico. The… - [Incident 20171221023409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171221023409I), Dec 21, 2017: Beech D17S (N4512N), St Augustine, FL, Minor damage. Pilot was cleared to land on runway 31. Wind was from the right. As he landed and was slowing down the tower asked if he could make the next turn off at runway… - [Accident 20170803015729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170803015729A), Aug 3, 2017: Beech D17S (N44562), Colorado Spring, CO, Substantial damage. On August 3, 2017, at approximately 1110 hours (MST), N44562, a Beechcraft D17S staggerwing sustained major damage during landing rollout at Colorado Springs… - [Incident 20160827019049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160827019049I), Aug 27, 2016: Beech D17S (N67550), Pauls Valley, OK, Minor damage. Landing gear failed to extend. Aircraft landed with main gear partially extended. Prop strike with damage to cowling, gear doors and brakes. Trailing edge of… - [Accident 20160311020109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160311020109A), Mar 11, 2016: Beech D17S (N9290H), Brighton, CO, Substantial damage. N9290H: at 0745 the PIC serviced engine oil and pulled the aircraft out of the hanger located at Van Aire Airport (CO12). The PIC preflighted the aircraft and… All 57: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d17s/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 124, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d17s/aircraft - ads: 5, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d17s/ads - incidents: 57, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d17s/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.