# Beech E18S - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 1151006, 1151007 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: E18S - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engines: 2 - Seats: 10 - Data sheet: TCDS A-765 - Registered aircraft: 51 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e18s ## 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 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005 - [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 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 72-16-02 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-16-02-R3): Volpar Nose Landing Gear Fork · Volpar Mark IV tricycle landing gear (Southwestern Aero Exchange STC SA111WE or 2 others). Effective Apr 16, 1981 - [AD 75-27-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-27-09-R2): Wing Structure · Textron 18A, 18D, 18S (Army C-45C) and 27 more. Effective Aug 21, 1980 - [AD 78-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-01): Lower Rudder Torque Tube · United Aircraft of Canada Ltd. PT6 series engines (Staggerwing Museum Foundation STC SA1016WE or 2 others). Effective May 17, 1978 - [AD 77-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-19-07): Control Column Assembly · Textron 18A, 18D, 18S (Army C-45C) and 27 more. Effective Sep 29, 1977 - [AD 72-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-25-06): Nose Gear Extension · Volpar Mark IV tricycle landing gear (Southwestern Aero Exchange STC SA111WE or 2 others). Effective Dec 9, 1972 - [AD 68-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-23-06): Internal Portion of Beech Center Section Wing Truss Assembly · Textron C-45G, C-45H, D18C and 9 more. Effective Dec 19, 1968 - [AD 66-30-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-30-01): Static Pressure Line · Volpar Mark IV tricycle landing gear (Southwestern Aero Exchange STC SA111WE or SA4-1531) - [AD 65-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-03-01): Gap Seal Strips · Recertification under subparts B &G of CAR 3 and installation… (Staggerwing Museum Foundation STC SA2-1016 or 7 others) - [AD 56-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-20-01): Tailwheel Axle · Textron E18S Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 99-05-13 ## NTSB investigations (244, newest 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 CEN26FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA275), Aug 2, 2026: Beech E18S (N210Q), Guymon, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA11FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA274), May 2, 2011: Beech E18S (N18R), Miami Gardens, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper response to a loss of power in the No. 2 engine and his failure to ensure that the airplane was airworthy. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate engine maintenance by… - [NTSB CEN10TA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10TA006), Oct 3, 2009: Beech E18S (N797SB), Jones Creek, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to see and avoid the radio tower. - [NTSB CEN09FA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA518), Aug 12, 2009: Beech E18S (N3038C), Eden Prairie, MN, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s lack of experience flying the accident make and model of airplane, which led to a loss of control while maneuvering to return to the airport. Contributing to the accident was a partial… - [NTSB ERA09LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA108), Dec 27, 2008: Beech E18S (N7765N), Fort Myers, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the right propeller to go to the feathered position for undetermined reasons following a total loss of right engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the… - [NTSB MIA08LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA014), Nov 6, 2007: Beech E18S (N18R), Opa Locka, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the local controller to coordinate with the ground controller and the failure of the pilots to see and avoid each other. - [NTSB ATL04CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA189), Sep 6, 2004: Beech D18S (N432U), Tullahoma, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: Right tire burst during an attempted takeoff that resulted in loss of directional control and the on ground collision with the ground. - [NTSB SEA03LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA034), Feb 4, 2003: Beech E18S (N48K), Burlington, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to adequately remove ice/frost from the aircraft and to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff. An inadequate preflight was a factor. - [NTSB ATL02LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA131), Jun 26, 2002: Beech 18 (N1002C), Venice, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of flight controls during takeoff, that resulted in the loss of control during takeoff. - [NTSB ANC02FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA028), Apr 11, 2002: Beech E18S (N686Q), Juneau, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive loading of the airplane that precipitated an inadvertent stall/mush during the initial climb. All 244: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e18s/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (347, 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 20260802008759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260802008759A), Aug 2, 2026: Beech E18S (N210Q), Guymon, OK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On August 2, 2026, at approximately 16:06 CDT (2106Z), a BE-E18S bearing registration number [privacy data omitted], crashed shortly after takeoff from runway… - [Incident 20210123002899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210123002899I), Jan 23, 2021: Beech E18S (N21011), San Diego, CA, No damage. Pilot of aircraft N21011, returned my call. She indicated that there was a 9 knot direct cross wind on runway 28R at montgomery airport (myf). She said that… - [Incident 20170615016519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170615016519I), Jun 15, 2017: Beech E18S (N911E), Lake Worth, FL, Minor damage. Part 91 operator, 1954 Beech, model E18S, registration number N911E landed at Palm Beach County Park Airport (lna) and landing gear collapsed once the aircraft… - [Incident 20170225002969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170225002969I), Feb 25, 2017: Beech E18S (N929DV), Janesville, WI, Minor damage. On approach to Janesville, WI (kjvl) runway 32, the pilot selected gear down and no indication was noted. He states he didn't notice any change to aircraft… - [Accident 20110502007739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110502007739A), May 2, 2011: Beech E18S (N18R), Opa Locka, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft (N18R) departed Opa Locka (kopf) runway 9L. After lift off aircraft deviated from centerline of runway to the left and was unable to climb. Aircraft… - [Incident 20101215053619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101215053619I), Dec 15, 2010: Beech E18S (N737SW), Fort Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. On December 15,2010, at approximately 1840 hours aircraft Beechcraft BE-18S, N737SW, s/n BA-402, landed on runway 31 at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport… - [Accident 20100620035929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100620035929A), Jun 20, 2010: Beech E18S (N122GS), Grants, NM, Substantial damage. On June 20, 2010 at 1130 mt, a Beech BE-18, N122GS, registered to dixie aviation enterprises LLC. Was substantially damaged during a parachute drop of cargo… - [Accident 20091003018199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091003018199A), Oct 3, 2009: Beech E18S (N797SB), Angleton/Lake, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot took off from klbx at approximately 0945L to perform mosquitoe spraying. At approximately 1020L right wing of aircraft struck a 100 foot radio broadcast… - [Accident 20090812048749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090812048749A), Aug 12, 2009: Beech E18S (N3038C), Eden Prairie, MN, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft crashed outside of airport after takeoff. Aircraft burned on impact. Pilot logs burned in crash. - [Accident 20081227856829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081227856829A), Dec 27, 2008: Beech E18S (N7765N), Fort Myers, FL, Destroyed. (-23) On December 27, 2008 at approximately 1523 EDT, a Beech E18S, N7765N, serial number BA-413 registered to north American leasing LLC and piloted by… All 347: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e18s/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 51, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e18s/aircraft - ads: 14, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e18s/ads - incidents: 347, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e18s/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. 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