# Beech D50A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1152516 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: D50A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engines: 2 - Seats: 6 - Data sheet: TCDS 5A4 - Registered aircraft: 5 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d50a ## 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 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 Effective Jul 9, 1970 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 99-05-13 ## NTSB investigations (8) From the NTSB's public API.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 CHI97LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA226), Jul 26, 1997: Beech D50A (N3BE), Mitchell, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper fuel selector position and the fuel starvation. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's inattentiveness of the refueling, inadequate aircraft preflight, and the… - [NTSB LAX93FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA045), Oct 29, 1992: Beech D50A (N102F), Ely, NV, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: 1) THE PILOTS DECISION TO ATTEMPT VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, WHICH INCLUDED MOUNTAIN OBSCUREMENT AND SEVERE MIXED ICING, AND, 2) HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE… - [NTSB DEN86LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA012), Oct 20, 1985: Beech D50A (N332B), T/C, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA70FLA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70FLA28), Jun 26, 1970: Beech D-50A (N524), Live Oak, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC69A0019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69A0019), Oct 1, 1968: Beech D50A (N674T), Kenai, AK, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB OAK68D0358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0358), Apr 30, 1968: Beech D50A (N633Z), Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI67F0570](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0570), Mar 8, 1967: Beech D50A (N5636D), Solsberry, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0205), Jan 10, 1964: Beechcraft D50A (N5669D), Erie, PA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (6) 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 19970726019699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970726019699A), Jul 26, 1997: Beech D50A (N3BE), Mitchell, NE, Substantial damage. Aircraft left engine lost power and pilot unable to feather engine, made emergency landing in a pasture. (.4)after performing maintenance work on the aircraft,… - [Incident 19960630031689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960630031689I), Jun 30, 1996: Beech D50A (N130DD), Fentress, TX, Minor damage. Narrative: on June 30, 1996, N130DD, a Beech model D50A, registered to sky dive san marcos, experienced an unsafe gear down indication while on approach to… - [Incident 19930102021679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930102021679I), Jan 2, 1993: Beech D50A (N38HS), Harlingen, TX, Minor damage. Engine fire while taxiing to ramp. Fire extinguished. Found hole in oil sump. - [Accident 19921029047429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921029047429A), Oct 29, 1992: Beech D50A (N102F), Ely, NV, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Flew into side of cloud obscured mountain. No record weather brief. - [Accident 19851020052819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851020052819A), Oct 20, 1985: Beech D50A (N332B), Truth Or Conseq, NM, Substantial damage. Overran improvised airstrip. Cannot verify identity or locate pilot. Strong suspicion of illegal narcotics. - [Incident 19781007029459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781007029459I), Oct 7, 1978: Beech D50A (N66QM), Milwaukee, WI, Minor damage. Nose gear did not retract fully after takeoff. Collapsed on landing. Worn gear actuator was detached from gear ## Complete lists - aircraft: 5, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d50a/aircraft - ads: 12, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d50a/ads - incidents: 6, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d50a/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.