- Manufacturer (registry)
- BEECH
- Model
- D50C
- Registry code
- 1152520
- Registered
- 16 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 6
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 167 mph
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDS5A4
- Holder
- Textron Aviation Inc.
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 33
| 1959 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 27 |
| 1961 | 3 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 11
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1970 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
Airframe · Beech D50C
AD 2023-10-02Indicating/Recording System, NavigationAD 2005-01-19Mode S transpondersAD 2001-23-17GNS 430 unitsAD 99-05-13 R1 WDWithdrawal of AD 99-05-13AD 98-21-21 R1Electric Inflatable Door SealsAD 85-22-05Nuts and Bolts ReplacementAD 84-09-01Window Emergency Egress ProvisionAD 79-01-02 R2In-Flight FiresAD 79-13-01Powerplant Fire Detection/ContainmentAD 78-22-05Elevator Control Push RodsAD 62-08-03Control WheelsSuperseded and historical ADs · 1
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
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 ('1152520'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
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 ('1152520'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Information bulletins that may apply · 2
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
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 ('1152520'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
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 ('1152520'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Registered aircraft · 16
N117WBHicks Jacob · Crozet, VAN1DUPittsburgh Institute Of Aeronautics · West Mifflin, PAN220DSChagrin Valley Biplanes LLC · Chagrin Falls, OH
See all 16 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1152520')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1152520')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
STCs approved for this model · 167
STC SA00024NYInstallation 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.STC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.STC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)
See all 167 STCsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date 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 = 'D50C') ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date 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 = 'D50C') ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 14
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB LAX05CA129Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D50C · Montague, CAThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight and failure to verify that an adequate fuel supply was in the right main tank prior to flight, resulting in a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power in the right engine. Also causal was the pilot's failure to…NTSB NYC99FA126Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D50C · Montgomery, NYThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB SEA91LA034Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D50C · Snohomish, WAThe obstruction (protruding door support bracket) in the doorway of the aircraft; failure of the company/operator personnel, the pilot, and the skydivers to assure that the doorway was clear of obstructions; and subsequent snagging of the d-ring, which…NTSB BFO87LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D50C · Somerville, VAThe nose gear prematurely retracted and the props contacted the gravel runway during the takeoff initial climb. The plt attempted to continue the takeoff and the acft settled into trees off the departure end of the rwy. Post-accident inspection failed to…NTSB FTW78FPD23Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B-50C · Minerals Wells, TXNTSB DEN78FA040Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech D50C · Wheatland, WYNTSB MIA76FLA33Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D50C · Jacksonville, FLNTSB ANC75AA066Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D50C · Nondalton, AKNTSB MIA75DKJ21Incident · No injuriesClosedBeech B50 · Mobile, ALNTSB DEN72AD021Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech D50C · Brandon, CONTSB FTW70AF067Accident · 6 fatalClosedBeech D50C · Austin, TXNTSB OAK69D0325Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D50A · Alturas, CANTSB ANC69A0036Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D50C · Umiat, AKNTSB UNK64X0579Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft D50C · Nogales, AZ
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('1152520')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('1152520')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 13
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Incident 20110421008079IBeech D50C · Sacramento, CAPilot departed Sacramento executive airport for a flight what he called "to exercise the aircraft". After selecting the gear handle in the up position the gear indication showed that the gear did not retract fully. He elected to extend the gear and make a fly…Accident 20050403005629ABeech D50C · Montague, CA(-23) During take-off roll, the right engine failed. Pilot lost directional control of aircraft and collided with a hangar. Aircraft was destroyed, pilot sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. Aircraft had just come out of…Incident 20000531017779IBeech D50C · Millington, TN(-23)According to the pilot, [privacy data omitted] and a witness on the ground, the aircraft made a normal approach to good condition. The main gear touched down first, then the nose gear touched down and all three gears collapsed. The aircraft left the…Accident 19990530006049ABeech D50C · Montgomery, NYAcft crashed into a residential area about 1-1/2 miles nw of arpt, local authorities responded. 2 fatalities. (.4)radar data depicted an airplane flying a track similar to a right traffic pattern for the runway. While on a track consistent with a right base…Accident 19901215054349ABeech D50C · Shohomish, WAJumpers pilot chute snagged door support bracket. Opened pulled him out. Body severed right stabilizer streamered.Accident 19870823049159ABeech D50C · Somerville, VANose gear retracted on takeoff roll continued but settled into trees. Had prior nose gear problem. Not checked out.Incident 19860924069819IBeech D50C · Great Falls, MTLeft main landing gear collapsed on rollout. Main gear box failed, preventing overcenter lock from operating.Incident 19811224085529IBeech D50C · Des Moines, IAPilot forgot to lower gear until propellers hit runway, pulled up, dropped gear and landed without go around.Accident 19780626015869ABeech E50 · Minerals Wells, TXLeft-hand governor control assy,p/n 40209-1,failed under swaged se.Accident 19780504032359ABeech D50C · Wheatland, WYPilot report of moderate to severe rime ice given to pilot beforeeoff and in air.Accident 19760211002259ABeech D50C · Jacksonville, FLAccident 19750316007049ABeech D50C · Nondalton, AKDscnd into frozen lake.Accident 19740914030539ABeech D50C · Mobile, ALCollided with unattended parked acft PA-28 N55985 while dept ramp.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1152520')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1152520')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports · 1
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'D50C' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'D50C' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.