# NTSB investigations: Beech D18S A list on [Beech D18S](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d18s.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 6 · 265 investigations - [NTSB GAA17CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA044.md): Beech D18S · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N644B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ANC07LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA032.md): Beech D18S · Levelock, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2007 · N502CK · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged flare, which precipitated a hard landing, and damage to the main landing gear, resulting in a main landing gear collapse during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the overload failure of the main landing gear… - [NTSB MIA00WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA080.md): Beech D18S · Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 2, 2000 · N122V · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA036.md): Beech D18S · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2000 · N1827M · Substantial damage > Loss of aircraft control during initial climb for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ANC97LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA090.md): Beech D18S · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1997 · N765D · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB MIA96WA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96WA170.md): Beech D18S · Rock Sound, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 29, 1996 · N354T · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW96LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA057.md): Beech D18S · Loveland, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1995 · N8603A · Destroyed > The second pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors were the second pilot's lack of landing experience in the airplane… - [NTSB CHI94LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA323.md): Beech D18S · Mt Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1994 · N666S · Substantial damage > the improper fuel selector position by the pilot-in-command which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB ANC93LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA127.md): Beech D18S · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N2053D · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in flight planning/decision. A factor was the partial loss of power on one engine. - [NTSB FTW93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA001.md): Beech D18S · Brookston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1992 · N90460 · Substantial damage > Smoke trailing from the left engine for an undetermined reason(s). Factors contributing to the accident were unsuitable terrain conditions. - [NTSB LAX92LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA042.md): Beech D18S · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1991 · N4193 · Substantial damage > The aircraft's lack of single engine performance to maintain altitude after the engine lost power. Factors related to the accident were: displacement/mechanical interference within the accessory drive gear system of the left engine, failure of the left engine… - [NTSB DEN91LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA073.md): Beech D18-S · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1991 · N44623 · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control by the pilot. Factors were: the cross, failure of the pilot to lock the tail wheel, and the pilot's disregard of crosswind limitations. - [NTSB MIA88WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88WA136.md): Beech D18S · St Maarten Isl., British Virgin Islands · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 31, 1988 · N126M · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX88LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA044.md): Beech D18S · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1987 · N802H · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that he had made a normal preflight, but after the acft had rolled about 200 to 250 ft on the takeoff roll, the nose gear collapsed. The acft came to rest with damage to the nose section, props & engs. Drg an inspn of the acft, the landing gear… - [NTSB MIA87FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA259.md): Beech D18S · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1987 · N76Q · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the aircraft taxi to the end of runway 27R and positioned so the tail was out in the overrun area. Witnesses further stated the aircraft appeared to take an overly long takeoff roll before lifting off. After lift off, the aircraft pitched… - [NTSB LAX87LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA265.md): Beech D18S · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1987 · N99CP · Substantial damage > The acft had not been flown for svrl years & was on a flt to ferry it to another location. While cruising at 7500', the plt decided to start using aux fuel. Shortly after moving the fuel selectors to the aux psn, both engs lost power & would not restart. The… - [NTSB DEN87MA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87MA168.md): Beech D18S · Lakeside, MT · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1987 · N132E · Destroyed > The plt borrowed the acft to fly a musical group to kalispell for a pvt engagement at Lakeside, MT, which was aprx 15 mi south of the arpt. That evening, the group boarded the acft for the return flt. After takeoff, the acft was seen flying at low alt in the… - [NTSB MIA86IA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86IA211.md): Beech D18S · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1986 · N76Q · Minor damage > Flight experienced collapse of the right main landing gear during landing roll when the bolt which attaches the upper end of the drag leg failed in fatigue. Company maintenance personnel did not remove this bolt regularly for inspection. Beech aircraft… - [NTSB MIA86LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA088.md): Beech D-18S · Pascagoula, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1986 · N4446K · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he sensed a loss of pwr on one eng after takeoff, just prior to gear retraction. He elected to remove all pwr and land straight ahead on the remaining rwy. The acft went off the end of the rwy and entered a wet grass area. The acft could… - [NTSB ATL85FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA283.md): Beech D18S · Huntington, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1985 · N25Q · Destroyed > The acft contacted the terrain with the left wing tip, cartwheeled and came to rest inverted during an ILS rwy 12 apch at Huntington (hts). Minimum apch visibility for the ILS is 3/4 of a mile. While en route the plt was informed the hts visibility was 1/8 of… - [NTSB ATL85FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA054.md): Beech D18S · Norfolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1984 · N8517Z · Destroyed > The acft crashed during an ILS approach following an engine power loss while on an air taxi freight flight. The plt related that at about 550 ft on the approach to rwy 23 the left eng fuel press warning lite illuminated & the lt eng loss power. The plt opened… - [NTSB FTW84LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA317.md): Beech D-18S · Mcallen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1984 · N113B · Substantial damage > The PIC was observing from the right seat while the C0-PLT was in the left seat taking off. During the takeoff roll, the co-plt lost directional control of the acft & the PIC was unable to recover. The acft veered off the left side of the rwy, the right main… - [NTSB FTW84FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA086.md): Beech D18S · Brownsville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1983 · N44609 · Destroyed > The plt had just taken off at night on a flt to Mexico when he declared an intent to return & land with some unspecified emergency. While he was using his radio, the sound of both engs, running at hi power, was audible. When asked if he required assistance,… - [NTSB ATL83LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA300.md): Beech D18S · Revenswood, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1983 · N483B · Substantial damage > After returning from a sport parachuting flt, the plt landed on rwy 3 with a 5-KT, right x-wind. He stated that the touchdown was normal, but when the tailwheel came down at aprx 40 KTS, the acft started to turn to the left. He corrected with right rudder &… - [NTSB FTW83LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA162.md): Beech D-18S · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1983 · N80017 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > N80017 experienced engine trouble and shut down the left engine enroute from amarillo, TX. Later, because of electrical problems the pilot secured all electrical equipment except the no. 2 radio, transponder and rotating beacon after landing, the pilot taxied… - [NTSB CHI83LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA093.md): Beech D18S · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1983 · N113B · Substantial damage > Pilot landed the aircraft with the landing gear up. He said he put the gear selector down but after landing the lever was up. He also mistook gear up warning horn for a stall warning. No malfunctions were reported. - [NTSB FTW82DA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA250.md): Beech D18S · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1982 · N3962 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during flight, the left engine began leaking oil and the cockpit filled with smoke. He shut down the left engine, but stated that the propeller would not completely feather due to the loss of oil. While approaching to land at a nearby… - [NTSB ATL82IA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA154.md): Beech 18 · Macon, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1982 · N171DC · Minor damage > According to the pilot, the flight was being conducted under ferry flight provisions. The flight was issued a takeoff clearance for runway 05,with reported surface winds of 320 degrees at 10 knots. The copilot started the takeoff roll and was unable to… - [NTSB FTW82DA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA211.md): Beech D18S · Beeville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1982 · N7510 · Substantial damage > The pilot and three passengers departed on a pleasure flight. The pilot stated that after climbing several hundred feet and while at 110 mph, the right propeller went into high pitch following a propeller governor failure. This resulted in a loss of engine… - [NTSB FTW82FPA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPA11.md): Beech D18S · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 26, 1982 · N8517Z · Substantial damage > During a night, ILS approach, the plane struck a powerline about two miles short of the runway after the pilot was provided a low altitude alert. The left engine lost power and was feathered. The pilot feared possible gear damage and left it extended. Unable… - [NTSB LAX81IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81IA015.md): Beech D18S · Long Beach, CA · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1981 · N104J · Minor damage - [NTSB CHI82FEI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEI01.md): Beech D18S · Concord, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1981 · N8962A · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DRJ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRJ35.md): Beech D18S · Simsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1981 · N123J · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA81FKT81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FKT81.md): Beech D18S · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1981 · N25V · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FKG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKG10.md): Beech D18 · Claxton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 2, 1981 · N80162 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80DLE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLE07.md): Beech D18S · Frostproof, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1980 · N704D · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80DJY01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DJY01.md): Beech D18S · Yap-W.Caroline Is (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1980 · N1824D · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80FJA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FJA19.md): Beech D18S · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1980 · N191U · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA033.md): Beech D18S · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 8, 1980 · N641E · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80FUG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUG07.md): Beech D18S · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1979 · N8611A · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA79FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA129.md): Beech D18S · Sumter, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1979 · N646B · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD79FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA050.md): Beech D-18 · Charleston, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 25, 1979 · N1812D · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD79FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA040.md): Beech D-18S · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1979 · N80204 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA041.md): Beech D-18S · Kenansville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 16, 1979 · N80W · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI79FEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEC05.md): Beechcraft D-18S · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 3, 1978 · N80369 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX78FUA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUA32.md): Beech D18S · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1978 · N603RD · Substantial damage - [NTSB DCA78AA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA78AA024.md): Beech D18S · San Juan, PR · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Sep 26, 1978 · N500L · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI78FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA055.md): Beech D18S · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1978 · N79R · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX78FUJ50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUJ50.md): Beech D18S · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1978 · N118L · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA076.md): Beech D-18S · Ocala, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 30, 1978 · N800WM · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d18s/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 ('1151004') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d18s/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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