# Beech G18S - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1151010 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: G18S - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 10 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 165 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-765](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-765) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. - Registered aircraft: 23 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-g18s Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [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 81-18-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-18-07): Tricycle Landing Gear · Textron 3N, 3NM, 3TM and 13 more. Effective Sep 10, 1981 - [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 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 99-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-13) (historical): Fuel Tank Selector · Beech B17B, B17L, B17R (Army UC-43H) and 107 more. Effective Apr 19, 1999 ## Registered aircraft (23) - [N1480K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1480K): [Theberge Jane A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THEBERGE%20JANE%20A), [Oakland Park, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Oakland%20Park), built 1961, S/N BA-601 - [N18G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18G): [416wy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/416WY%20LLC), [Sheridan, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Sheridan), built 1959, S/N BA-469 - [N320GB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N320GB): [Aloft Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALOFT%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Spartanburg, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Spartanburg), built 1960, S/N BA-509 - [N33KM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33KM): [Eckles Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ECKLES%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Weslaco, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Weslaco), built 1960, S/N BA-534 - [N36BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36BC): [Bancroft Contracting Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANCROFT%20CONTRACTING%20CORP), [South Paris, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/South%20Paris), built 1961, S/N BA-571 - [N400KU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N400KU): [Gudgel Daniel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUDGEL%20DANIEL%20R), [Lemoore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lemoore), built 1961, S/N BA-572 - [N404H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N404H): [Mid Atlantic Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20ATLANTIC%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), built 1961, S/N BA-590 - [N450TA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N450TA): [Kestrel Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KESTREL%20INC), [West Des Moines, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/West%20Des%20Moines), built 1959, S/N BA-482 - [N45CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45CF): [Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20GUARANTY%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1959, S/N BA466 - [N502DD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N502DD): [Waller County Aviation Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALLER%20COUNTY%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM), [Brookshire, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brookshire), built 1960, S/N BA-542 - [N50WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50WA): [Clements Bruce](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEMENTS%20BRUCE), [The Villages, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/The%20Villages), built 1962, S/N BA-616 - [N5BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5BA): [Carlsbad Raceway Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARLSBAD%20RACEWAY%20CORP), [Hemet, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hemet), built 1962, S/N BA-614 - [N727AV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N727AV): [Skyline Eighteen LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYLINE%20EIGHTEEN%20LLC), [Setauket, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Setauket), built 1960, S/N BA-560 - [N729M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N729M): [Wpp Nautical LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WPP%20NAUTICAL%20LLC), [Waller, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waller), built 1960, S/N BA-517 - [N74GJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74GJ): [Skydive Greene County](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYDIVE%20GREENE%20COUNTY), [Xenia, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Xenia), built 1961, S/N BA-559 - [N933GM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N933GM): [Martin Jonathan W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20JONATHAN%20W), [West Grove, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/West%20Grove), S/N BA-533 - [N9375Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9375Y): [Nord Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORD%20AVIATION%20INC), [Santa Teresa, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Santa%20Teresa), built 1960, S/N BA-564 - [N9604R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9604R): [Bohl Howard M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOHL%20HOWARD%20M), [Temecula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Temecula), built 1959, S/N BA-464 - [N9621R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9621R): [Twin Beech G18s LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWIN%20BEECH%20G18S%20LLC), [Galt, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Galt), built 1959, S/N BA-471 - [N9669R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9669R): [Engram Matt](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGRAM%20MATT), [Branson, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Branson), S/N BA-495 - [N9690R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9690R): [Dove Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOVE%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1960, S/N BA-494 - [N985S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N985S): [Johnston Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSTON%20THOMAS), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1959, S/N BA-476 - [N9918R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9918R): [Hochhaus Andrew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOCHHAUS%20ANDREW), [Norfolk, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Norfolk), built 1960, S/N BA-521 ## STCs approved for it (183, first 50) - [STC SA00189DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00189DE): Installation of Oilamatic Preoiler system. Oilamatic Inc - [STC SA00243BO (4 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO%20(4%20OF%205)): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).. Icarus Avionics, LLC - [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000.. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00281BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00281BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00165-000. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00290BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00290BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Part Number 700-00167-XXX Multi-Function Display and Mounting Tray Assembly Part Number 700-00168-XXX. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00402SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00402SE): Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed). Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00445NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00445NY): Modification of Pratt & Whitney PT6A-20 engines previously installed.. K & K Aircraft, Inc - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc. - [STC SA00749AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00749AT): Modification of flush type fuel caps for installation of a locking cylinder and keeper. (1964 and subsequent). Aero Trim, Inc - [STC SA00823CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00823CH): Installation of various de-icer wire harnesses.. SMR Technologies - [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments - [STC SA01158WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01158WI): Installation of Aero Enhancements UV250-1 Supplemental Instrument Panel Lightning System.. Aero Enhancements Inc. - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC - [STC SA01282NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01282NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830.. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01473SE (5 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01473SE%20(5%20OF%205)): Installation of a GTX 32 (mode C), GTX 33 (mode S), or GTX 33D (mode S with diversity) Remote Transponde. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01487SE (4 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE%20(4%20OF%205)): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver in accordance with Garmin Supplemental Type Certificate Master Data List, P/N 005-C0217-00, Revision A, dated December 20, 2004, or later FAA approved revision.. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01487SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE-D): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01692SE (PAGE 2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE%20%20(PAGE%202%20OF%202)): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01695SE (5 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01695SE%20(5%20OF%205)): Installation of an antenna. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01714WI (2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI%20(2%20OF%202)): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems.. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01828SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01828SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) EDM-960 Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01933LA-D (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01967WI (3 OF3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI%20(3%20OF3)): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc. - [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02016SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02016SE-D): Installation of Garmin GTS 800, GTS 820 or GTS 850 Traffic System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D (1 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D%20(1%20OF%203)): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02019SE-D (3 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D%20(3%20OF%203)): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated - [STC SA02119SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA02217AK (5 OF 5](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02217AK%20(5%20OF%205): Installation of Garmin AT Model GDL90 UAT Data Link System, in accordance with Garmin AT, Inc., GDL 90 UAT Master Data List, P/N 560-0278-01, Revision A, dated November 12, 2004, or later FAA approved revision.. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA02254AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02254AK): Installation of "Single Screen", "2 or 3 Screen", "Dual Screen", or "4 or 6 screen". Genesys Aerosystems Inc. - [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA02430SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02430SE): Fabrication and installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA02503AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02503AK): Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints. AMSAFE Inc. - [STC SA02532AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02532AT): Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft.. Michelin North America Inc. All 183: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-g18s/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (75, newest 50) 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 ANC17LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA017), Mar 3, 2017: Beech G18 (N103AF), Metlakatla, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: An engine power loss for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. - [NTSB CEN12FA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA534), Aug 11, 2012: Beech G18 - S (N697Q), Taylorville, IL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and use the appropriate flaps setting during sport-parachuting operations, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a subsequent loss of… - [NTSB ANC09CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA066), Jul 13, 2009: Beech G18S (N93CA), Yakutat, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, and main landing gear collapse. - [NTSB CHI99LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA254), Jul 23, 1999: Beech G18S (N621KE), Minneapolis, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the premature gear retraction and proper runway alignment not maintained during takeoff by the pilot. An additional cause was the proper descent rate not maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors… - [NTSB FTW98LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA007), Oct 6, 1997: Beech G18S (N9312Y), Crosbyton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: Inadequate maintenance which resulted in diminished carburetor heat effectiveness due to missing alternate air doors. Contributing were conducive carburetor icing weather conditions, low ceilings… - [NTSB ANC97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA046), Mar 21, 1997: Beech G18S (N555CG), Nome, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: fracture of a propeller blade tip. - [NTSB MIA97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA036), Dec 11, 1996: Beech 18G (N353T), Roosevelt Roads, PR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper planning/decision concerning separation of the left engine cowling. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations, and/or… - [NTSB ANC96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA020), Dec 18, 1995: Beech G18S (N340K), Nome, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot exceeding the weight and balance limitations of the airplane and improperly utilizing the airplane's elevator trim by selecting full nose up trim. - [NTSB FTW95LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA154), Apr 2, 1995: Beech G18S (N512E), Springdale, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS. - [NTSB MIA94LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA075), Feb 16, 1994: Beech G18S (N49K), Fort Lauderdale, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER APPROACH PLANNING AND PREMATURE EXTENSION OF THE LANDING GEAR, RESULTING IN THE FLIGHT BEING UNABLE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED TO REACH THE RUNWAY.… - [NTSB CHI92FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA037), Dec 4, 1991: Beech G-18S (N38RM), West Chicago, IL, destroyed. Probable cause: A RESULT OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S NOT MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AN IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION, AND IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION ONCE THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS RECOGNIZED BY THE PILOT.… - [NTSB ANC90LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA017), Dec 23, 1989: Beech 18 (N220H), Brevig Mission, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: LOSS OF POWER IN THE THE RIGHT ENGINE FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. THE ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. - [NTSB MIA90WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90WA015), Oct 20, 1989: Beech G18S (N610RB), San Andros, Bahamas, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA89IA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA247), Sep 13, 1989: Beech G18S (N9604R), Jackson, MS, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO CORRECTLY PERFORM THE EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION PROCEDURES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE NORMAL GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM. - [NTSB MIA89LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA224), Aug 16, 1989: Beech 18 (N5724M), Greenwood, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADVERTENT WHEELS UP LANDING BY THE PILOT. - [NTSB ATL89FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA098), Mar 9, 1989: Beech BE-18 (N3281T), Covington, KY, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: PILOT ATTEMPTED A TAKEOFF WITH COATING OF FROST ON THE AIRFRAME WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF LIFT DURING CLIMBOUT. - [NTSB ATL88LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA099), Feb 24, 1988: Beech 18S (N1480K), Morganton, NC, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC86LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA074), Mar 25, 1986: Beech G18S (N528), Cedar Rapids, IA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI86FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA092), Feb 26, 1986: Beech G18S (N723T), Janesville, WI, destroyed - [NTSB CHI86LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA054), Dec 29, 1985: Beech G18S (N100VE), Minneapolis, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC85LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA018), Nov 2, 1984: Beech G18S (N32809), Laconia, NH, destroyed - [NTSB CHI85LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA026), Oct 24, 1984: Beech G-18S (N3281T), Belleville, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI83FA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA381), Aug 11, 1983: Beech G18S (N400NA), Evart, MI, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB MIA83LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA155), Jun 7, 1983: Beech G18S (N5BA), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA83FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA121), Apr 14, 1983: Beech G18S (N444PV), Hollywood, FL, destroyed - [NTSB NYC83LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA059), Feb 2, 1983: Beech G18S (N9900R), Wilkes-Barre, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL83IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83IA034), Nov 16, 1982: Beech G18S (N5BA), Huntsville, AL, incident, minor damage - [NTSB CHI82DA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA355), Sep 18, 1982: Beech G18S (N730M), Indianapolis, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI82DA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA316), Aug 31, 1982: Beech G18S (N38RM), Chicago, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA82IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82IA002), Oct 12, 1981: Beech G18S (N5BA), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA056), Jun 12, 1981: Beech G18S (N547DA), New Cumberland, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA050), May 23, 1981: Beech G18S (N75LA), Hyannis, MA, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB CHI81IA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81IA049), Apr 16, 1981: Beech G18S (N723T), Chicago, IL, incident, minor damage - [NTSB MIA81FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA041), Jan 28, 1981: Beech G18S (N966YH), San Juan, PR, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA027), Dec 13, 1980: Beech G-185 (N9684R), Atlanta, GA, destroyed - [NTSB MIA79FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA084), May 11, 1979: Beech G18S (N966YH), San Juan, PR, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79IA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79IA039), Apr 5, 1979: Beech BE-18 (N145PA), Newburgh, NY, incident, minor damage - [NTSB OAK79FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FA013), Jan 4, 1979: Beech G18S (N104KC), Sacramento, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB MKC79FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA004), Nov 16, 1978: Beech G18S (N901PC), Hays, KS, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB MIA78DLD76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DLD76), Sep 12, 1978: Beech G18S (N948Q), Nnassau (Atlantic Ocean), destroyed - [NTSB FTW78DRG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRG59), Jul 5, 1978: Beech G18S (N807P), Mc Allen, TX, destroyed - [NTSB IAD78FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA046), Mar 2, 1978: Beech B18G (N180P), Rockingham, NC, destroyed - [NTSB CHI78FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA017), Jan 11, 1978: Beech G-18S (N38RM), West Chicago, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN78DTM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78DTM08), Dec 3, 1977: Cessna T210 (N9604R), Provo, UT, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FEI02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEI02), Nov 1, 1977: Beech G-18S (N120ZZ), Cleveland, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA081), Aug 20, 1977: Beech G18S (N273V), Aero Oasis Apt, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC77FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA082), Aug 17, 1977: Beech G18S (N75FA), Pittsburgh, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC77DAH08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAH08-145497), Aug 17, 1977: Beech G18S (N741GB), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC77DNC36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DNC36), Jun 12, 1977: Beech 18G (N79LA), Burlington, VT, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC77DA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DA034), Mar 4, 1977: Beech G18S (N9965L), Tyonek, AK, substantial damage All 75: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-g18s/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (153, newest 50) 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. - [Incident 20220321000969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220321000969I), Mar 21, 2022: Beech G18S (N1480K), Fort Lauderdale, FL, No damage. Fort Lauderdale, FL (fll): N1480K, BE18, landed runway 10R and skirted the grass area with the tail wheel while turning onto the taxiway. The aircraft… - [Accident 20170303017839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170303017839A), Mar 3, 2017: Beech G18S (N103AF), Metlakatla, AK, Destroyed. A Beech 18-aircraft, on wheels with two pilots, N103AF (s.n# BA-526) operated by point to point air LLC, a part 91 operator based in arlington Washington,… - [Incident 20161019016869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161019016869I), Oct 19, 2016: Beech G18S (N1480K), Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. During landing approach on Ft. Lauderdale executive airport on runway 9, aircraft N1480K declared an unsafe gear landing condition and attempted landing, gear… - [Incident 20151121020209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151121020209I), Nov 21, 2015: Beech G18S (N9669R), Everett, WA, Minor damage. Aircraft was on a ferry flight to branson Missouri and departed from paine field Everett, WA on the first leg to ogden Utah. Pilot stated that the runup of… - [Incident 20130903019019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130903019019I), Sep 3, 2013: Beech G18S (N233H), Kwethluk, AK, Minor damage. Aircraft departed runway 19R in bethel, AK enroute to Kwethluk, AK. Pilot landed on runway 18 in Kwethluk and after landing applied brakes. Approximately… - [Accident 20120811016429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120811016429A), Aug 11, 2012: Beech G18S (N697Q), Taylorville, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Interviews held with the jumpers on the accident run have given statements that indicate that the pilot stalled the aircraft and it rolled to the left, went… - [Incident 20120420007669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120420007669I), Apr 20, 2012: Beech G18S (N6B), Nashville, TN, Minor damage. Pilot flew the aircraft from Florida to Tennessee. Two fuel stops with uneventful landings were made enroute. The pilot stated that, upon arrival at his final… - [Incident 20100615035629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100615035629I), Jun 15, 2010: Beech G18S (N233H), Napakiak, AK, Minor damage. As aircraft settled onto the runway for landing, landing gear collapsed. Aircraft sustained damage to the propellers and minor damage to the flaps. - [Accident 20090713047679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090713047679A), Jul 13, 2009: Beech G18S (N93CA), Yakutat, AK, Substantial damage. On July 13, 2009, at approxiamtely 2248 UTC, N93CA a Beechcraft BE-18 operated by coastal air, LLC (5CLA), [privacy data omitted] pilot-in-command, landed at… - [Incident 20060618014549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060618014549I), Jun 18, 2006: Beech G18S (N727AV), Fayetteville, NC. (-23) The aircraft landed on runway 36 as it slowed down and the tail wheel touched the runway, the aircraft drifted to the left, the pilot added full right… - [Accident 19990723009429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990723009429A), Jul 23, 1999: Beech G18S (N621KE), Minneapolis, MN, Substantial damage. Aviation charters air taxi crashed shortly after take-off and sustained substantial damage, the pilot/sole occupant was not injured, other circumstances are… - [Incident 19981123031469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981123031469I), Nov 23, 1998: Beech G18S (N9375Y), Long Beach, CA, Minor damage. Catalina flying boats cargo acft ground looped on take-off (-5)on November 23, 1998, at approximately 12:00 p.m. PST, PIC thomas w glasgow was departing on… - [Incident 19971124040049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971124040049I), Nov 24, 1997: Beech G18S (N351WP), Denver, CO, Minor damage. Pilot asked to go around, retracted gear, but did not lower landing gear upon landing. - [Accident 19971006045479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971006045479A), Oct 6, 1997: Beech G18S (N9312Y), Crosbyton, TX, Substantial damage. (.4) On October 6, 1997, at 1830 central daylight time, a Beech G18S airplane, N9312Y, owned and operated by may air express of new boston, Texas, was… - [Incident 19970926034059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970926034059I), Sep 26, 1997: Beech G18S (N621KE), Lubbock, TX, Minor damage. Narrative: while repositioning the aircraft from the east side of the airport (lbb) to the west side, the pilot allowed the aircraft to run over a parked fuel… - [Incident 19970807036239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970807036239I), Aug 7, 1997: Beech G18S (N621KE), New Boston, TX. Narrative: pilot was operating N621KE a BE18 on an IFR flt. Plan in instrument conditions in the vicinity of bonhour VOR. Received clearance to descend to 4000… - [Incident 19970614019419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970614019419I), Jun 14, 1997: Beech G18S (N9312Y), Midland, TX, Minor damage. Narrative: on final approach to Midland, this ATP pilot put the gear down and got a green light, however, he heard an unusual grinding sound. A fly-by the… - [Accident 19970321004839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970321004839A), Mar 21, 1997: Beech G18S (N555CG), Nome, AK, Substantial damage. Prop blade tip broke off leveling to cruise. Tip damaged nose section former had nick in blade not addressed. - [Incident 19961220044969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961220044969I), Dec 20, 1996: Beech G18S (N9682R), El Dorado, AR, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot departed lit for eld enroute noted red gear light not on, press to test, worked. Used emergency extention at eld did not receive a green… - [Accident 19961211039169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961211039169A), Dec 11, 1996: Beech G18S (N353T), Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Crashed in caribbean. Loose engine cowl. Feathered a no no. will fly engine running. Not recovered. History of same - [Incident 19960621025539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960621025539I), Jun 21, 1996: Beech G18S (N9312Y), Fort Smith, AR, Minor damage. Narrative: on may 30, 1996, at 2039 CDT, a Beechcraft, G-18-S, N9312Y, was in position on runway 25 at Fort Smith, Arkansas when the air transport certificated… - [Incident 19960213009929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960213009929I), Feb 13, 1996: Beech A36 (N36BC), Naples, FL. Narrative: pilot landed at Naples airport without permission. [privacy data omitted] Pilot stated a/c has radio failure. Closed. - [Incident 19960213004589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960213004589I), Feb 13, 1996: Beech G18S (N353T), Charlotte Amali, U.S. Virgin Islands, Minor damage. Narrative: notified by so. R.o.c. on 2/13/96 at 2107Z that a Beech 18, belonging to tol air services, inc., did a ground loop taxiing off the runway at st.… - [Accident 19951218041429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951218041429A), Dec 18, 1995: Beech G18S (N340K), Nome, AK, Substantial damage. Stalled on takeoff. Possible load shift. Slightly over gross weight. No mechanical anomalies found. - [Accident 19950402006429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950402006429A), Apr 2, 1995: Beech G18S (N512E), Springdale, AR, Substantial damage. On landing roll flames from right engine. Stopped. Evacuated. Unable control. Fire dept put out fire. Cause unknown - [Incident 19950109002459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950109002459I), Jan 9, 1995: Beech G18S (N512E), Williamsport, PA. Narrative: history of flight: an uneventful flight was made from springdale, ar to Williamsport, PA. During the landing roll at Williamsport, PA. The right… - [Accident 19941117038359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941117038359A), Nov 17, 1994: Beech G18S (N9312Y), Dallas, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft reported unsafe landing gear indication, landing gear collapsed after landing. - [Incident 19941025043869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941025043869I), Oct 25, 1994: Beech G18S (N9312Y), Shreveport, LA. Aircraft swerved off runway on landing as pilot unlocked the tail wheel prematurely. Rolled onto adjacent taxiway. - [Incident 19940630028979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940630028979I), Jun 30, 1994: Beech G18S (N9644R), Gambell, AK, Minor damage. Landing in quarting tailwind. Veered into wind. Ran off runway into soft gravel and nosed up. - [Incident 19940602026619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940602026619I), Jun 2, 1994: Beech G18S (N9621R), Wilmington, DE. Aborted takeoff when airport vehicle crossed the runway. Drivers employment terminated. - [Accident 19940216002559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940216002559A), Feb 16, 1994: Beech G18S (N49K), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Destroyed. Lost left engine on takeoff. Below VMC unable return. Hit wires trees. Impacted level. 2080 lbs cargo on board. - [Incident 19940107004249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940107004249I), Jan 7, 1994: Beech G18S (N100VE), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. Narrative: mechanical/electrical failure of landing gear extension system. On January 17, 1994, at about 4:20 am standard time, a Beech 18, N100VE, operated by… - [Incident 19931117046249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931117046249I), Nov 17, 1993: Beech D35 (N93CA), Kotzebue, AK, Minor damage. Lost all aircraft power on approach. Hand cranked gear down landing gear. Collapsed on rollout. - [Incident 19930319008329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930319008329I), Mar 19, 1993: Beech G18S (N5BA), Columbus, OH, Minor damage. Aircraft rolled left. Entered spin,lost 3000 feet. Regained control. Landed safely. Wing tip departed aircraft. - [Incident 19920722034549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920722034549I), Jul 22, 1992: Beech G18S (N512E), Memphis, TN, Minor damage. Pilot noted loud noise after cycling gear on takeoff. Unable to lower gear at Memphis. Landed gear up. - [Incident 19920714037299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920714037299I), Jul 14, 1992: Beech G18S (N36BC), Sidney, NE, Minor damage. Right gear collapsed on landing rollout. Weld assembly on right main gear rear drag link failed. - [Accident 19911204054219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911204054219A), Dec 4, 1991: Beech G18S (N38RM), Chicago/West Ch, IL, Destroyed. Lost directional control on liftoff. Aborted and crashed. Aft cargo was unsecured,with slippery floor. - [Incident 19910815054729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910815054729I), Aug 15, 1991: Beech G18S (N9375Y), Long Beach, CA. Right engine seized in flight. Left engine oil temperature high. Oil pressure line was blocked. - [Incident 19901223062169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901223062169I), Dec 23, 1990: Beech G18S (N38RM), Chicago/West Ch, IL, Minor damage. Experienced a tail wheel lowering problem on rollout on snow packed runway. Found snow packed on tail wheel assembly - [Incident 19900320014969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900320014969I), Mar 20, 1990: Beech G18S (N1480K), Charlotte, NC. NR2 engine became rough. Shutdown and landed. NR5 cylinder retaining bolts failed. - [Incident 19900224009649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900224009649I), Feb 24, 1990: Beech G18S (N9682R), Lubbock, TX. Lost directional control on rollout. Ground looped on runway right brake failed. - [Accident 19891223052879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891223052879A), Dec 23, 1989: Beech G18S (N220H), Brevig, AK, Substantial damage. Engine lost power on approach, feathered but unable to make runway, crashed on tundra. Cause power loss unknown. - [Incident 19891207064329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891207064329I), Dec 7, 1989: Beech G18S (N103AF), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. Lost directional control on rollout. Veered off runway. Landing gear sank in the infield soil. - [Incident 19891116058619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891116058619I), Nov 16, 1989: Beech G18S (N79LA), Atlanta, TX, Minor damage. Aircraft yawed right on a crosswind takeoff. Passenger retracted gear before pilot had sufficient flying speed. - [Incident 19890913034489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890913034489I), Sep 13, 1989: Beech G18S (N9604R), Jackson, MS, Minor damage. Unsafe gear indication. Used manual extension. Gear collapsed landing, pilot misused manual gear. - [Accident 19890815029839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890815029839A), Aug 15, 1989: Beech G18S (N5724M), Greenwood, MS, Substantial damage. Attempted go around after perceiving lower than usual position over runway. Aircraft settled to runway. - [Incident 19890629036739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890629036739I), Jun 29, 1989: Beech G18S (N93CA), Rochester, NY. Smoke in cockpit. Right engine feathered. Landed without incident. NR4 cylinder had failed. - [Accident 19890309003299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890309003299A), Mar 9, 1989: Beech STC18BEECH (N3281T), Covington - Cin, OH, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Stalled,crashed and burned on initial climbout. Full load. Not prior deiced as other aircraft. Drugs pilots system. - [Incident 19880908055039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880908055039I), Sep 8, 1988: Beech G18S (N9210), Billings, MT. Unable to develop full power on right engine. Aborted. Loose throttle cable clamp had allowed cable to slip. - [Incident 19880811062899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880811062899I), Aug 11, 1988: Beech G18S (N9312Y), Huntington, WV, Minor damage. Lost directional control on rollout. Veered off runway. Fuselage failure caused tail wheel to tilt. All 153: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-g18s/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (12) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA020619011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020619011), Apr 27, 2002: SPACER. MISSING. (CAN) SPACER OF THE LANDING GEAR MOTOR WAS MISSING. THIS MISSING PIECE CAUSED THE FAILURE OF THE MOTOR. - [SDR 99ZZZX1930](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1930), Apr 27, 1999: GEAR. WORN. PILOT TOOK OFF, SELECTED GEAR UP AND GEAR MADE LOUD RUMBLE SOUND. MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. GEAR WAS MANUALLY CRACKED DOWN. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND BRASS GEA - [SDR 99ZZZM379](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM379), Jan 15, 1999: MAGNETO. FAILED. AFTER TAKEOFF FROM MWH TO BFI, THE LEFT ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH. PILOT RETURNED TO MWH. MECHANIC FOUND RIGHT MAGNETO NO GOOD, MAGNETO WAS CHANGED, GROUND RU - [SDR 98ZZZX1857](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1857), May 4, 1998: GEAR. FAILED. SUPERCHARER DRIVE GEAR FAILED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. - [SDR 99ZZZX597](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX597), Apr 20, 1998: CYLINDER. BROKEN. PILOT FELT DIFFFERENT VIBRATION ON A SHORT PART 91 FLIGHT. A COLD CYLINDER CHECK WAS DONE, AND NR 8 FOUND TO BE COLD. REMOVED CYLINDER AND FOUND PART OF VALVE F - [SDR 98ZZZX1652](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1652), Apr 3, 1998: GEAR. FAILED. SUPERCHARGER INPUT GEAR FAILED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. - [SDR CA970430002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970430002), Apr 25, 1997: CONNECTING ROD. BROKEN. (CAN) ENGINE SHUTDOWN SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. PILOT ATTEMPTED RESTART WHICH WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE #1 CYLI - [SDR 96ZZZX5983](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5983), Oct 12, 1996: SWITCH. OUT OF ADJUST. PILOT LANDED AIRCRAFT WITH LANDING GEAR UP. FOUND LANDING GEAR WARNING HORN SWITCH SET AT TOO LOW OF A THROTTLE SETTING. - [SDR 96ZZZX5633](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5633), Sep 12, 1996: WIRE. SHORTED. PILOT SMELLED SMOKE IN COCKPIT DURING TAKEOFF. WIRE NR 176 CHAFED ON THE DEFROST SCAT HOSE UNTIL SHORTING ITSELF. WIRE NR 176 ALSO MELTED THE INSULATION ON WIRE - [SDR 96ZZZX3328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3328), Jun 3, 1996: PUMP. LEAK. ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP DEVELOPED A LEAK FROM A MACHINED ORIFACE AND WAS IGNITED BY EXHAUST FLAME DURING TAXI. SUSPECT INTERNAL FAILURE OF PUMP, NO LOSS OF FUEL - [SDR 96ZZZM74](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM74), Dec 9, 1995: OIL TANK. CORRODED. AIRCRAFT GOING FROM MWH TO BFI, PILOT NOTICED PROPELLER STARTED TO WANDER AND OIL PRESSURE DROPPED SLIGHTLY, PILOT SHUT DOWN LEFT ENGINE 30 MILES FROM BFI. AIRC - [SDR CA951108015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA951108015), Oct 26, 1995: CRANKSHAFT. CRACKED. (CAN)INVESTIGATION OF #1 ENGINE OIL LEAK FOUND OIL FLOW AT THRUST BEARING (CRANKSHAFT). ENGINE MOTORING INDICATED NO CYLINDER BLOW BY. 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