Beech D50E

Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 1152522

Manufacturer (registry)
BEECH
Model
D50E
Registry code
1152522
Registered
18 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.

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Aircraft by year built · 31

1960Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 31 aircraft
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196213
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19861
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19991

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.

1964In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 12 ADs
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Superseded and historical ADs · 1
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 18

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STCs approved for this model · 171

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NTSB investigations · 10

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

NTSB ATL07CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D50E · Decatur, ALThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in failure of both engines due to fuel starvation.Apr 6, 2007 · N107WB · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D50E · Myrtle Beach, SCThe on-ground fire caused by fuel flowing out the fuel vent and near the exhaust of the left engine resulting in the on-ground fire and substantial damage to the airplane. A finding in the investigation was that all four fuel tanks had been filled before the…Jan 31, 2000 · N14VU · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D50E · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot's decision to conduct a feathering check of the right propeller at an altitude inadequate for a safe engine restart or refeathering of the propeller.Sep 29, 1995 · N9351Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93FA231Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D-50E · Lee Vining, CAThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation; inadequate in-flight planning and decision making; and the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.May 28, 1993 · N2R · DestroyedNTSB MKC77FA015Accident · 6 fatalClosedBeech D50E · Springfield, MOFeb 26, 1977 · N9950R · DestroyedNTSB NYC76AN051Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D50E · Norwich, NYNov 14, 1975 · N9682Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW75FQG37Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech D50E · Midland, TXJan 5, 1975 · N88EM · DestroyedNTSB NYC75AN038Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech D50E · Clarksburg, NJSep 19, 1974 · N565T · DestroyedNTSB NYC75FGM07Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D50E · Pittsburgh, PAAug 18, 1974 · N536D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA70A0007Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech D50E · Sandy, ORAug 2, 1969 · N992T · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 15

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Accident 20070406005599ABeech D50E · Elk Mont, AL(-23) The pilot stated that one half hour into the flight from augusta, ga to memphis, TN, he switched the fuel selector valve from the main tanks to the auxiliary tanks on both engines. One hour later the right engine ran out of gas and quit. He switched…Apr 6, 2007 · N107WB · Substantial damageIncident 20061205027679IGulstm 690A · Denver, CO(-23) Engine caught fire on start up. Inspection showed no broken lines or fuel leaks were present. It appears the engine had a hot start.Dec 5, 2006 · N80TB · Minor damageAccident 20000131005049ABeech D50E · Myrtle Beach, SC(-23) Aircraft fuel tanks were topped off prior to flight. On start the left there was a light back fire. The aircraft started taxi and noticed the top of the left ingine nacelle turning brown. The aircraft returned to the ramp. After shutdown the pilot…Jan 31, 2000 · N14VU · Substantial damageAccident 19950929030769ABeech D50E · Okeechobee, FLFeathered right engine over airport to check operation. Unable restart or hold altitude. Force landed off airport.Sep 29, 1995 · N9351Y · Substantial damageAccident 19930528015519ABeech D50E · Lee Vining, CATried negotiate a cloud obscured canyon then tried to turn back. Struck canyon wall 400FT below top of ridge.May 28, 1993 · N2R · Destroyed · 4 fatalIncident 19910723045799IBeech D50E · Rockford, ILUnable to extend gear. Gear collapsed on rollout. Nose gear lock release installed wrong. Caused actuator to breakJul 23, 1991 · N311DD · Minor damageIncident 19881129067709IBeech 50 · Moriarty, NMBoth engines quit due to fuel exhaustion. Landed on I40 with right gear not fully down causing it to collapse.Nov 29, 1988 · N270 · Substantial damageIncident 19801025077859IBeech D50A · Mona Island, Puerto RicoPilot stated he retracted gear instead of flaps.Oct 25, 1980 · N79TF · Minor damageIncident 19781229020929IBeech B50 · Gainesville, FLPilot was taxiing behind a large jet. His rudder was damaged by jet blast during cross bleed start.Dec 29, 1978 · N69EG · Minor damageIncident 19780825038119IBeech D50E · Houston, TXPilot unable to lock nose gear down due to broken clevis assembly. Pn 50-81005.Aug 25, 1978 · N270 · Minor damageAccident 19770226012739ABeech D50E · Springfield, MOAprx 600LBS ovr max gwt. Un maintain fltFeb 26, 1977 · N9950R · Destroyed · 4 fatalAccident 19751114037409ABeech D50E · Norwich, NYLnd 50FT short of rwy structural damage left wing spar. Grass cvrd upslope wind gusting 25K.Nov 14, 1975 · N9682Y · Substantial damageAccident 19750105000369ABeech E50 · Midland, TXHit unltd pwr poles & wires.Jan 5, 1975 · N88EM · DestroyedAccident 19740919038109ABeech D50E · Clarksburg, NJWreckage 3.45MI prior to faf.2nd apch.Sep 19, 1974 · N565T · Destroyed · 3 fatalAccident 19740811026399ABeech D50E · Pittsburgh, PANose gr actuator assembly p/n 50-820107 all six surfaces on 3 pieces were dark and discolored.Aug 11, 1974 · N536D · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.