# FAA incident reports: Beech G18S A list on [Beech G18S](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-g18s.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 152 reports - [Incident 20220321000969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220321000969I.md): Beech G18S · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Mar 21, 2022 · N1480K · 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 Continued to the ramp without further incident. Injuries: none, damage: none. 03/21/2022 1920Z Ptrs… - [Accident 20170303017839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170303017839A.md): Beech G18S · Metlakatla, AK · Mar 3, 2017 · N103AF · 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, executed an emergency water landing. Injuries were reported as minor. The aircraft was on a part 91… - [Incident 20161019016869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161019016869I.md): Beech G18S · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Oct 19, 2016 · N1480K · 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 collapsed and aircraft came to a complete stop. # 1 Engine caught on fire due to the carburator fuel… - [Incident 20151121020209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151121020209I.md): Beech G18S · Everett, WA · Nov 21, 2015 · N9669R · 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 both engines was normal with no indications of a problem. Carburetor / manifold temperatures were in… - [Incident 20130903019019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130903019019I.md): Beech G18S · Kwethluk, AK · Sep 3, 2013 · N233H · 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 halfway down the runway the pilot lost right braking power, attempted to pump the brakes but was… - [Accident 20120811016429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120811016429A.md): Beech G18S · Taylorville, IL · Aug 11, 2012 · N697Q · 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 inverted and then into a dive. The last jumper got out as the aircraft was in a vertical dive. - [Incident 20120420007669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120420007669I.md): Beech G18S · Nashville, TN · Apr 20, 2012 · N6B · 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 destination, the aircraft's landing gear failed to extend. He decided to fly to an airport that had… - [Incident 20100615035629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100615035629I.md): Beech G18S · Napakiak, AK · Jun 15, 2010 · N233H · 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.md): Beech G18S · Yakutat, AK · Jul 13, 2009 · N93CA · 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 the Yakutat muncipal airport (paya) on runway 29. During the landing rollout and approximately at the… - [Incident 20060618014549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060618014549I.md): Beech G18S · Fayetteville, NC · Jun 18, 2006 · N727AV > (-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 rudder and brake to try and stop the drift, the aircraft exited the runway into the grass between the… - [Accident 19990723009429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990723009429A.md): Beech G18S · Minneapolis, MN · Jul 23, 1999 · N621KE · 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 unknown. (.19) on July 23, 1999, at 0723 central daylight time, a Beech G18S, N621KE, operated by may… - [Incident 19981123031469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981123031469I.md): Beech G18S · Long Beach, CA · Nov 23, 1998 · N9375Y · 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 runway 30 at Long Beach airport, Long Beach, CA, when he lost control of Beechcraft G18S, N9375Y. Mr… - [Incident 19971124040049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971124040049I.md): Beech G18S · Denver, CO · Nov 24, 1997 · N351WP · Minor damage > Pilot asked to go around, retracted gear, but did not lower landing gear upon landing. - [Accident 19971006045479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971006045479A.md): Beech G18S · Crosbyton, TX · Oct 6, 1997 · N9312Y · 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 substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power, near Crosbyton, Texas. The… - [Incident 19970926034059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970926034059I.md): Beech G18S · Lubbock, TX · Sep 26, 1997 · N621KE · 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 truck. Both the left and the right propellers struck the vehicle causing substantial damage to both… - [Incident 19970807036239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970807036239I.md): Beech G18S · New Boston, TX · Aug 7, 1997 · N621KE > 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 feet. Aircraft experienced two jolts due to severe turbulence and lost the attitude gyro due to… - [Incident 19970614019419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970614019419I.md): Beech G18S · Midland, TX · Jun 14, 1997 · N9312Y · 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 tower revealed the tail wheel was flopping fore and aft. After a normal approach to runway 16 and touch… - [Accident 19970321004839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970321004839A.md): Beech G18S · Nome, AK · Mar 21, 1997 · N555CG · 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.md): Beech G18S · El Dorado, AR · Dec 20, 1996 · N9682R · 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 light. Made pass by field. Observer's said gear looked down. Upon landing gear folded a/c landed on… - [Accident 19961211039169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961211039169A.md): Beech G18S · Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico · Dec 11, 1996 · N353T · 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.md): Beech G18S · Fort Smith, AR · Jun 21, 1996 · N9312Y · 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 pilot noticed what appeared to be a fire in the left engine. The crew evacuated the aircraft and… - [Incident 19960213009929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960213009929I.md): Beech A36 · Naples, FL · Feb 13, 1996 · N36BC > 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.md): Beech G18S · Charlotte Amali, U.S. Virgin Islands · Feb 13, 1996 · N353T · 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. thomas, U.S.v.I. After landing, knocking down a taxi light and sign. Conducted a ramp check (1622) of… - [Accident 19951218041429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951218041429A.md): Beech G18S · Nome, AK · Dec 18, 1995 · N340K · Substantial damage > Stalled on takeoff. Possible load shift. Slightly over gross weight. No mechanical anomalies found. - [Accident 19950402006429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950402006429A.md): Beech G18S · Springdale, AR · Apr 2, 1995 · N512E · 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.md): Beech G18S · Williamsport, PA · Jan 9, 1995 · N512E > Narrative: history of flight: an uneventful flight was made from springdale, ar to Williamsport, PA. During the landing roll at Williamsport, PA. The right engine quit. The pilot attempted to restart the engine on the runway. During the starter engagement the… - [Accident 19941117038359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941117038359A.md): Beech G18S · Dallas, TX · Nov 17, 1994 · N9312Y · Substantial damage > Aircraft reported unsafe landing gear indication, landing gear collapsed after landing. - [Incident 19941025043869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941025043869I.md): Beech G18S · Shreveport, LA · Oct 25, 1994 · N9312Y > Aircraft swerved off runway on landing as pilot unlocked the tail wheel prematurely. Rolled onto adjacent taxiway. - [Incident 19940630028979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940630028979I.md): Beech G18S · Gambell, AK · Jun 30, 1994 · N9644R · 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.md): Beech G18S · Wilmington, DE · Jun 2, 1994 · N9621R > Aborted takeoff when airport vehicle crossed the runway. Drivers employment terminated. - [Accident 19940216002559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940216002559A.md): Beech G18S · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Feb 16, 1994 · N49K · 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.md): Beech G18S · Minneapolis, MN · Jan 7, 1994 · N100VE · 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 viking express, inc., west chicago, Illinois, and piloted by commercial pilot andrew w. ferguson,… - [Incident 19931117046249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931117046249I.md): Beech D35 · Kotzebue, AK · Nov 17, 1993 · N93CA · Minor damage > Lost all aircraft power on approach. Hand cranked gear down landing gear. Collapsed on rollout. - [Incident 19930319008329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930319008329I.md): Beech G18S · Columbus, OH · Mar 19, 1993 · N5BA · 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.md): Beech G18S · Memphis, TN · Jul 22, 1992 · N512E · 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.md): Beech G18S · Sidney, NE · Jul 14, 1992 · N36BC · 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.md): Beech G18S · Chicago/West Ch, IL · Dec 4, 1991 · N38RM · Destroyed > Lost directional control on liftoff. Aborted and crashed. Aft cargo was unsecured,with slippery floor. - [Incident 19910815054729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910815054729I.md): Beech G18S · Long Beach, CA · Aug 15, 1991 · N9375Y > Right engine seized in flight. Left engine oil temperature high. Oil pressure line was blocked. - [Incident 19901223062169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901223062169I.md): Beech G18S · Chicago/West Ch, IL · Dec 23, 1990 · N38RM · 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.md): Beech G18S · Charlotte, NC · Mar 20, 1990 · N1480K > NR2 engine became rough. Shutdown and landed. NR5 cylinder retaining bolts failed. - [Incident 19900224009649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900224009649I.md): Beech G18S · Lubbock, TX · Feb 24, 1990 · N9682R > Lost directional control on rollout. Ground looped on runway right brake failed. - [Accident 19891223052879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891223052879A.md): Beech G18S · Brevig, AK · Dec 23, 1989 · N220H · 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.md): Beech G18S · Detroit, MI · Dec 7, 1989 · N103AF · Minor damage > Lost directional control on rollout. Veered off runway. Landing gear sank in the infield soil. - [Incident 19891116058619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891116058619I.md): Beech G18S · Atlanta, TX · Nov 16, 1989 · N79LA · 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.md): Beech G18S · Jackson, MS · Sep 13, 1989 · N9604R · Minor damage > Unsafe gear indication. Used manual extension. Gear collapsed landing, pilot misused manual gear. - [Accident 19890815029839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890815029839A.md): Beech G18S · Greenwood, MS · Aug 15, 1989 · N5724M · Substantial damage > Attempted go around after perceiving lower than usual position over runway. Aircraft settled to runway. - [Incident 19890629036739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890629036739I.md): Beech G18S · Rochester, NY · Jun 29, 1989 · N93CA > Smoke in cockpit. Right engine feathered. Landed without incident. NR4 cylinder had failed. - [Accident 19890309003299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890309003299A.md): Beech STC18BEECH · Covington - Cin, OH · Mar 9, 1989 · N3281T · 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.md): Beech G18S · Billings, MT · Sep 8, 1988 · N9210 > 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.md): Beech G18S · Huntington, WV · Aug 11, 1988 · N9312Y · Minor damage > Lost directional control on rollout. Veered off runway. Fuselage failure caused tail wheel to tilt. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-g18s/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1151010') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-g18s/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.