# Beech D50E - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1152522 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: D50E - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engines: 2 - Seats: 6 - Data sheet: TCDS 5A4 - Registered aircraft: 18 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d50e ## 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 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 - [AD 64-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-24-02): Wing Attach Bolts · Textron 65, D50E and J50. Effective Nov 20, 1964 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 99-05-13 ## NTSB investigations (10) From the NTSB's public API.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 ATL07CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA068), Apr 6, 2007: Beech D50E (N107WB), Decatur, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in failure of both engines due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB MIA00LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA079), Jan 31, 2000: Beech D50E (N14VU), Myrtle Beach, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB MIA95LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA241), Sep 29, 1995: Beech D50E (N9351Y), Okeechobee, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE 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. - [NTSB LAX93FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA231), May 28, 1993: Beech D-50E (N2R), Lee Vining, CA, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation; inadequate in-flight planning and decision making; and the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB MKC77FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA015), Feb 26, 1977: Beech D50E (N9950R), Springfield, MO, destroyed, 6 fatal - [NTSB NYC76AN051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN051), Nov 14, 1975: Beech D50E (N9682Y), Norwich, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW75FQG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FQG37), Jan 5, 1975: Beech D50E (N88EM), Midland, TX, destroyed - [NTSB NYC75AN038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN038), Sep 19, 1974: Beech D50E (N565T), Clarksburg, NJ, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB NYC75FGM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FGM07), Aug 18, 1974: Beech D50E (N536D), Pittsburgh, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA70A0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70A0007), Aug 2, 1969: Beech D50E (N992T), Sandy, OR, destroyed, 2 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (15, 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. - [Accident 20070406005599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070406005599A), Apr 6, 2007: Beech D50E (N107WB), Elk Mont, AL, Substantial damage. (-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… - [Incident 20061205027679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061205027679I), Dec 5, 2006: Gulstm 690A (N80TB), Denver, CO, Minor damage. (-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. - [Accident 20000131005049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000131005049A), Jan 31, 2000: Beech D50E (N14VU), Myrtle Beach, SC, Substantial damage. (-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… - [Accident 19950929030769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950929030769A), Sep 29, 1995: Beech D50E (N9351Y), Okeechobee, FL, Substantial damage. Feathered right engine over airport to check operation. Unable restart or hold altitude. Force landed off airport. - [Accident 19930528015519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930528015519A), May 28, 1993: Beech D50E (N2R), Lee Vining, CA, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Tried negotiate a cloud obscured canyon then tried to turn back. Struck canyon wall 400FT below top of ridge. - [Incident 19910723045799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910723045799I), Jul 23, 1991: Beech D50E (N311DD), Rockford, IL, Minor damage. Unable to extend gear. Gear collapsed on rollout. Nose gear lock release installed wrong. Caused actuator to break - [Incident 19881129067709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881129067709I), Nov 29, 1988: Beech 50 (N270), Moriarty, NM, Substantial damage. Both engines quit due to fuel exhaustion. Landed on I40 with right gear not fully down causing it to collapse. - [Incident 19801025077859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801025077859I), Oct 25, 1980: Beech D50A (N79TF), Mona Island, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. Pilot stated he retracted gear instead of flaps. - [Incident 19781229020929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781229020929I), Dec 29, 1978: Beech B50 (N69EG), Gainesville, FL, Minor damage. Pilot was taxiing behind a large jet. His rudder was damaged by jet blast during cross bleed start. - [Incident 19780825038119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780825038119I), Aug 25, 1978: Beech D50E (N270), Houston, TX, Minor damage. Pilot unable to lock nose gear down due to broken clevis assembly. Pn 50-81005. All 15: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d50e/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 18, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d50e/aircraft - ads: 12, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d50e/ads - incidents: 15, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d50e/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.