Beech E50

Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 1152524

Manufacturer (registry)
BEECH
Model
E50
Registry code
1152524
Registered
11 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 · 38

1952Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 38 aircraft
19524
19563
195725
19581
19592
19671
19761
19831

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 14

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1970In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 14 ADs
19701
19781
19792
19801
19841
19851
19991
20002
20011
20052
20231
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
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  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 ('1152524'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1152524'))
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Registered aircraft · 11

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  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 165

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  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 = 'E50')
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"

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NTSB investigations · 12

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN19LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 50 · Sheldon, MOA partial loss of engine power on both engines due to detonation for undetermined reasons.Apr 26, 2019 · N29Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E50 · Tullahoma, TNimproper operation of the engine that produced internal damage, and improper servicing of the airplane by the owner/pilot mechanic that resulted in the subsequent mechanical failure of the engine crankshaft counterweight. Contributing to the accident was the…Jun 28, 1997 · N4265R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA148Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Memphis, TNPrior to its discovery on may 20, 1987, this acft had last been seen on x-wind leg on climb out after a touch and go at dewitt spain arpt. Parts of the acft were recovered from the Mississippi river northwest of the arpt. The plt's remains had not been…Nov 4, 1986 · N50736 · DestroyedNTSB FTW84LA315Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · El Paso, TXThe helicopter crashed into a field during an aerial application flight. There were no eyewitnesses to the crash. The pilot was pulled from the wreckage by a farm worker who heard the crash. The pilot would not state to investigators what occurred.Jul 21, 1984 · N9183F · DestroyedNTSB FTW79DPJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech E50 · Frederick, OKFeb 9, 1979 · N4376D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW77FQG15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech E50 · Midland, TXMar 3, 1977 · N333JV · Substantial damageNTSB OAK76DVA70Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B50 · Oakdale, CAJun 8, 1976 · N4376D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76FEI29Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech E50 · Galion, OHApr 18, 1976 · N170V · DestroyedNTSB CHI70DDJ08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Waukesha, WIJan 31, 1970 · N4265R · Substantial damageNTSB DEN68F0198Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech E50 · Beaver, UTJan 13, 1968 · N952A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA68A0033Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech E50 · Greenwood, SCOct 7, 1967 · N828B · DestroyedNTSB LAX66F0322Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech E50 · El Monte, CAMar 23, 1966 · N4370D · Substantial damage
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  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 ('1152524')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 11

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

Accident 20190426010919ABeech E50 · Sheldon, MOThis aircraft was enroute from 87K (el dorado springs, MO) to pts (pittsburgh, KS) when at cruise, the right engine began to run rough and lose power. Shortly after, the left engine experienced the same problem. Both engines continued to run but failed to…Apr 26, 2019 · N29Y · Substantial damageAccident 19970628016209ABeech E50 · Tullahoma, TNEngine quit on takeoff with six jumpers. Two jumpers serious injuries. Metal in right engine oil. Not airworthy. (-23) engine failure on departure.Jun 28, 1997 · N4265R · Substantial damageIncident 19871202077429IBeech E50 · Mc Allen, TXWheels retracted on takeoff roll. Skidded down runway and came to rest on the aircrafts belly.Dec 2, 1987 · N925TB · Minor damageIncident 19870708055499IBeech E50 · Fort Lauderdale, FLLeft engine surged, oil leak noted after liftoff. Returned. Gear collapsed on touchdown. Suspect late extension.Jul 8, 1987 · N123VS · Minor damageAccident 19861103054329ACessna 150J · Memphis, TNAppears pilot lost control of aircraft in fog and crashed into Mississippi river. Aircraft found 7 months later.Nov 3, 1986 · N50736 · DestroyedAccident 19840721034129AHughes 369HS · El Paso, TXHelicopter crashed during an ag operation over a cotton field. Cause not determined.Jul 21, 1984 · N9183F · DestroyedIncident 19830703045809IPiper PA32300 · Hartford, KYEngine would not run smooth. Unable to return to airport. Landed in field. #5 cylinder blown off crank case.Jul 3, 1983 · N4265R · Minor damageAccident 19790209002539ABeech E50 · Frederick, OKAcft was landed at night and abandoned. Pilot unknown. Left main gear was missing from the aircraft and never foundFeb 9, 1979 · N4376D · No damageAccident 19770303004499ABeech E50 · Midland, TXS-turning to psn acft in pattern. Hit gnd aftr developing hi sink rate.Mar 3, 1977 · N333JV · Substantial damageAccident 19760608015019ABeech E50 · Oakdale, CAPlt didnt feath prop on inop eng.Jun 8, 1976 · N4376D · Substantial damageAccident 19760418014469ABeech E50 · Galion, OHCollided with power lines. Plt blood alcohol .1 per cent per mg. Practice r eng feather,l eng quitApr 18, 1976 · N170V · Substantial damage
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1152524')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'E50' AND m.code NOT IN ('1152524')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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