# NTSB investigations: 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 2 · 74 investigations

- [NTSB ANC17LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA017.md): Beech G18 · Metlakatla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2017 · N103AF · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.
- [NTSB CEN12FA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA534.md): Beech G18 - S · Taylorville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N697Q · Substantial damage
  > 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 control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB ANC09CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA066.md): Beech G18S · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2009 · N93CA · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech G18S · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N621KE · Substantial damage
  > 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 were the carburetor icing conditions
- [NTSB FTW98LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA007.md): Beech G18S · Crosbyton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1997 · N9312Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance which resulted in diminished carburetor heat effectiveness due to missing alternate air doors. Contributing were conducive carburetor icing weather conditions, low ceilings during the emergency descent, and the lack of suitable terrain…
- [NTSB ANC97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA046.md): Beech G18S · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1997 · N555CG · Substantial damage
  > fracture of a propeller blade tip.
- [NTSB MIA97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA036.md): Beech 18G · Roosevelt Roads, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N353T · Destroyed
  > 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 to ensure the airplane was loaded in accordance with company…
- [NTSB ANC96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA020.md): Beech G18S · Nome, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1995 · N340K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech G18S · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N512E · Substantial damage
  > Engine compartment fire due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA075.md): Beech G18S · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1994 · N49K · Destroyed
  > 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. The loss of engine power on one engine was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI92FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA037.md): Beech G-18S · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1991 · N38RM · Destroyed
  > 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. Factors contributing to this accident are inadequate cargo…
- [NTSB ANC90LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA017.md): Beech 18 · Brevig Mission, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1989 · N220H · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech G18S · San Andros, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 1989 · N610RB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA89IA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA247.md): Beech G18S · Jackson, MS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1989 · N9604R · Minor damage
  > 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.md): Beech 18 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1989 · N5724M · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent wheels up landing by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL89FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA098.md): Beech BE-18 · Covington, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1989 · N3281T · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Beech 18S · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1988 · N1480K · Substantial damage
  > PIC aborted first takeoff attempt due to crosswind induced directional control difficulties. During second takeoff attempt, gusty crosswind lifted left wing & acft became airborne. PIC forced acft back onto rwy, lost directional control and veered off rwy…
- [NTSB MKC86LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA074.md): Beech G18S · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1986 · N528 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was aware that he would have a strong crosswind on landing. He was landing on runway 13 with winds from 180 degrees at 20 knots, gusting to 30 knots. The pilot stated that while the airplane was rolling down the runway, the right wing was lifted by…
- [NTSB CHI86FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA092.md): Beech G18S · Janesville, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1986 · N723T · Destroyed
  > The aircraft impacted the ground about 1,000 ft to the left of the runway. The pilot stated that he did not have visual contact with the ground & remembers attempting to make a missed approach. Conditions were IMC.
- [NTSB CHI86LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA054.md): Beech G18S · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1985 · N100VE · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collided with a snowbank while goundlooping after landing at the completion of a cargo flight from chicago ill. The winds were calm. The pilot stated that he needed to take timely and sufficient action.
- [NTSB NYC85LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA018.md): Beech G18S · Laconia, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1984 · N32809 · Destroyed
  > According to the plt, shortly after takeoff the acft began to pitch up, decelerate, and roll right. He reduced power and lowered the nose in an unsuccessfull attempt to regain control. There were no mechanical malfunctions reported.
- [NTSB CHI85LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA026.md): Beech G-18S · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1984 · N3281T · Substantial damage
  > After reaching 75 KTS on takeoff roll, the acft ground looped to the left, shearing the main landing gear in side overload. Plt stated left gear seemed to be dragging. Investigation revealed no evidence of pre-existing brake/wheel malfunction or failure.
- [NTSB CHI83FA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA381.md): Beech G18S · Evart, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1983 · N400NA · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with a utility pole and a large tree during a forced landing after a power loss on takeoff. Witnesses heard the acft backfiring and the ground run was excessively long. Immediately after takeoff the acft went through the tops of pine trees.…
- [NTSB MIA83LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA155.md): Beech G18S · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1983 · N5BA · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during the landing roll, while rolling on all 3 gear, the tailwheel failed & steered sideways causing the acft to veer off the rwy. An investigation revealed the tailwheel truss axle had failed. A further inspection revealed that 50% of…
- [NTSB MIA83FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA121.md): Beech G18S · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1983 · N444PV · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that start, taxi & takeoff were normal until after he raised the gear handle & the acft was climbing thru aprx 150 to 200 ft AGL. At that time, he noticed that the left eng RPM was decaying. There was insufficient rwy remaining to abort, so he…
- [NTSB NYC83LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA059.md): Beech G18S · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1983 · N9900R · Substantial damage
  > The plt lost directional control & collided with a drainage ditch causing the main gear to collapse.
- [NTSB ATL83IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83IA034.md): Beech G18S · Huntsville, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N5BA · Minor damage
  > The left cargo door separated from the acft. The door was a hamilton cargo door installed under an STC which required 3 hinges on top & 3 pins on bottom with an overcenter locking mechanism on the handle for the pins. This door had 2 hinges installed. Only 2…
- [NTSB CHI82DA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA355.md): Beech G18S · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1982 · N730M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that the aircraft veered to the left just after rotation. He pushed the propeller, power and mixture controls forward. The left wing and left main gear struck the ground. The aircraft then began to spin while in ground contact. The left…
- [NTSB CHI82DA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA316.md): Beech G18S · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1982 · N38RM · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff on runway 13R, the aircraft swerved to the left just as it obtained tailwheel lift-off speed. The aircraft then struck a dirt bank and was damaged. Both the pilot and the aircraft operator stated that the left main tire lost pressure, but they…
- [NTSB MIA82IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82IA002.md): Beech G18S · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1981 · N5BA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA056.md): Beech G18S · New Cumberland, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1981 · N547DA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA050.md): Beech G18S · Hyannis, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 23, 1981 · N75LA · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81IA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81IA049.md): Beech G18S · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1981 · N723T · Minor damage
- [NTSB MIA81FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA041.md): Beech G18S · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1981 · N966YH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA027.md): Beech G-185 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 13, 1980 · N9684R · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA084.md): Beech G18S · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 11, 1979 · N966YH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79IA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79IA039.md): Beech BE-18 · Newburgh, NY · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1979 · N145PA · Minor damage
- [NTSB OAK79FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FA013.md): Beech G18S · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 4, 1979 · N104KC · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC79FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA004.md): Beech G18S · Hays, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 16, 1978 · N901PC · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78DLD76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DLD76.md): Beech G18S · Nnassau (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1978 · N948Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78DRG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRG59.md): Beech G18S · Mc Allen, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1978 · N807P · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD78FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA046.md): Beech B18G · Rockingham, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 2, 1978 · N180P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA017.md): Beech G-18S · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 11, 1978 · N38RM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEI02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEI02.md): Beech G-18S · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 1, 1977 · N120ZZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA081.md): Beech G18S · Aero Oasis Apt, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 20, 1977 · N273V · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA082.md): Beech G18S · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1977 · N75FA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DAH08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAH08-145497.md): Beech G18S · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1977 · N741GB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DNC36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DNC36.md): Beech 18G · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1977 · N79LA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DA034.md): Beech G18S · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1977 · N9965L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA024.md): Beech G18S · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1977 · N9633R · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
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 ('1151010')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-g18s/ntsb

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