# Beech H-18 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1151012 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: H-18 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 11 - 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: 28 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-h-18 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 - [AD 67-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-26-04): Altimeters · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 150G, 172H (USAF T-41A) and 36 more 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 (28) - [N18RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18RW): [Beechballz LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEECHBALLZ%20LLC), [Port Orange, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Orange), built 1963, S/N BA-653 - [N22BR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22BR): [Dakota Express LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAKOTA%20EXPRESS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1965, S/N BA-729 - [N245M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N245M): [Dawson Jamie Stewart](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAWSON%20JAMIE%20STEWART), [Celina, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Celina), built 1963, S/N BA-646 - [N26035](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26035): [Aom Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AOM%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N BA-754 - [N26PL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26PL): [Twin Beech LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWIN%20BEECH%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1964, S/N BA-679 - [N29BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29BA): [Max Q Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAX%20Q%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), S/N BA-625 - [N30GB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30GB): [Mission Air Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MISSION%20AIR%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Roanoke, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Roanoke), built 1964, S/N BA-688 - [N360H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N360H): [S Dacy Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/S%20DACY%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Harvard, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Harvard), built 1962, S/N BA-621 - [N372PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N372PS): [Db Aero Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DB%20AERO%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1964, S/N BA-693 - [N38BW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38BW): [Red Cloud Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20CLOUD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Shawnee, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Shawnee), built 1965, S/N BA-725 - [N38W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38W): [Silverbird Vintage Aircraft & Flying Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILVERBIRD%20VINTAGE%20AIRCRAFT%20%26%20FLYING%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Zeeland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Zeeland), built 1960, S/N BA-580 - [N50225](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50225): [Mayes John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAYES%20JOHN), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), S/N BA-619 - [N5959F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5959F): [Mid Atlantic Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20ATLANTIC%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), built 1965, S/N BA-721 - [N6000M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6000M): [Valiair Limited Co Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LIMITED%20CO%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1965, S/N BA-727 - [N62CJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62CJ): [Mcclain Dean L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCLAIN%20DEAN%20L), [Torrington, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Torrington), built 1962, S/N BA-633 - [N663TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N663TB): [Mcmillan Peter H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCMILLAN%20PETER%20H), [San Francisco, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Francisco), built 1964, S/N BA-663 - [N700TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N700TN): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1964, S/N BA-718 - [N75GJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N75GJ): [Skydive Greene Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYDIVE%20GREENE%20CO%20INC), [Xenia, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Xenia), built 1964, S/N BA-711 - [N777XJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N777XJ): [Fields David B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIELDS%20DAVID%20B), [Midland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midland), S/N BA-726 - [N7998K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7998K): [Houghton Justin K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOUGHTON%20JUSTIN%20K), [North Ferrisburg, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/North%20Ferrisburg), built 1965, S/N BA-699 - [N8476H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8476H): [Mccole Joanne](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCOLE%20JOANNE), [Brookline, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Brookline), S/N BA-749 - [N8495A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8495A): [Qualitair LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITAIR%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), Michelstadt, S/N BA-668 - [N87711](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87711): [Planeview Aviation Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANEVIEW%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INC), [Ahoskie, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Ahoskie), S/N BA-650 - [N8934M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8934M): [Lance Toland Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANCE%20TOLAND%20LTD), [Griffin, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Griffin), built 1964, S/N BA-664 - [N9030B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9030B): [She Said Yes LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHE%20SAID%20YES%20LLC), [Verona, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Verona), built 1962, S/N BA-641 - [N92756](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N92756): [Dakota Express LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAKOTA%20EXPRESS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1965, S/N BA-728 - [N99799](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99799): [Vocell James J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VOCELL%20JAMES%20J), [Moultonborough, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Moultonborough), built 1969, S/N BA-758 - [N99800](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99800): [Rugged Investments One LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUGGED%20INVESTMENTS%20ONE%20LLC), [North Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/North%20Miami), built 1969, S/N BA-759 ## STCs approved for it (172, 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 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. - [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).. Garmin International Inc. All 172: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-h-18/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (63, 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 CEN09CA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA474), Jul 24, 2009: Beech H-18 (N87711), Dayton, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to lock the tailwheel during landing resulting in the loss of directional control. - [NTSB NYC07FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA234), Sep 21, 2007: Beech H-18 (N123MD), Ft. Lauderdale, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to place the fuel selector for the right engine in the proper position. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB DEN07FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA059), Feb 9, 2007: Beech H-18 (N45GM), Great Bend, KS, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the missed approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the icing conditions. - [NTSB NYC04LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA040), Nov 23, 2003: Beech H-18 (N22XL), Westminster, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a failure of one propeller system. Factors in the accident were the failure to perform maintenance inspection and the failure of a bolt… - [NTSB FTW02FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA195), Jul 1, 2002: Beech H-18 (N835K), Tatum, NM, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance. - [NTSB LAX97FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA108), Feb 22, 1997: Beech H18 (N7969K), Honolulu, HI, destroyed. Probable cause: loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB ATL92FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA049), Feb 26, 1992: Beech H-18 (N347G), Morganton, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW FAR AND COMPANY PROCEDURES, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE DURING THE APPROACH. FACTORS WERE THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN CONDITIONS, AND THE FOGGY, LOW… - [NTSB LAX92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA116), Feb 14, 1992: Beech D-18H (N33AP), Lanai, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO COMPENSATE FOR AN ENCOUNTER WITH A WINDSHEAR PHENOMENA. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF A LOW LEVEL WINDSHEAR WARNING SYSTEM OR A SYSTEM FOR THE COLLECTION AND… - [NTSB ANC91LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA133), Aug 25, 1991: Beech B-18H (N228A), White Mountain, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. - [NTSB ANC90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA169), Sep 7, 1990: Beech H-18S (N135W), Deering, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE ON LANDING. - [NTSB MIA90WA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90WA095), Mar 25, 1990: Beech H-18 (N7952K), Nassau, Bahamas, substantial damage - [NTSB DCA89MA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89MA058), Jun 11, 1989: Beech H18 (N34AP), Waipio Valley, HI, destroyed, 11 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION TO MANEUVER WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE OVER OR IN A A CANYON AREA. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TERRAIN CONDITIONS AND SCENIC AIR TOUR'S… - [NTSB NYC88LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA152), Jun 1, 1988: Beech H18 (N20PA), Utica, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC88FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA072), Apr 1, 1988: Beech H18 (N989B), Kansas City, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB ATL88LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA006), Oct 8, 1987: Beech H-18 (N711LC), Sandersville, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI87FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA219), Sep 22, 1987: Beech H-18 (N5850S), Rockford, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC87LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA031), Nov 12, 1986: Beech BE18H (N925J), Pittsburgh, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL86FLQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FLQ05), Feb 12, 1986: Beech H-18 (N148PA), Louisville, KY, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW86FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA004), Nov 5, 1985: Beech H18 (N1461G), Oklahoma City, OK, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB MKC86LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA013), Oct 17, 1985: Beech H-18 (N936S), Osage Beach, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX85LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA138), Feb 13, 1985: Beech BE-18 (N81DA), Santa Maria, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI85IA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85IA091), Jan 14, 1985: Beech H-18 (N135W), Dayton, OH, incident, minor damage - [NTSB NYC84FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA113), Mar 20, 1984: Beech H-18 (N218X), Morrisonville, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC84FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA037), Nov 25, 1983: Beech H18 (N105PE), Allentown, PA, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB LAX83LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA427), Sep 8, 1983: Beech H18S (N2990F), Kailua-Kona, HI, destroyed - [NTSB ATL83LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA101), Feb 11, 1983: Beech H18 (N1461G), Talladega, AL, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX82FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA224), Jun 19, 1982: Beech H-18 (N74JT), Fresno, CA, destroyed - [NTSB DEN81FTC25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTC25), Sep 27, 1981: Beech H18S (N919X), Gillette, WY, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81IA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81IA075), Jul 11, 1981: Beech 18 (N355C), Detroit, MI, incident, minor damage - [NTSB ATL81FKG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKG13), Apr 17, 1981: Beech H18 (N7998K), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA031), Mar 11, 1981: Beech H18 (N161SP), Hazelton, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA042), Jan 28, 1981: Beech H18 (N787Q), Newhall, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB CHI81DA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DA018), Jan 9, 1981: Beech H18S (N135W), Chicago, IL - [NTSB NYC81FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA010), Nov 18, 1980: Beech H18 (N701CC), Troxelville, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC80FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FA023), Feb 15, 1980: Beech H18 (N729F), Olathe, KS, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB IAD80FLQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FLQ04), Oct 19, 1979: Beech H18S (N24K), Covington, KY, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA021), Jan 25, 1979: Beech H18 (N135W), Pittsburgh, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW79FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA015), Nov 20, 1978: Beech H18 (N204CC), Brownsville, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB OAK78FJA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FJA07), May 19, 1978: Beech H18 (N35AP), Molakai, HI, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FKJ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKJ28), Mar 29, 1978: Beech H18 (N787Q), Birmingham, AL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA031), Mar 25, 1978: Beech H18 (N58JM), Centreville, IL, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB ANC77DA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DA048), May 31, 1977: Beech H-18 (N1LH), Noatak, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK76AP043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP043), Feb 11, 1976: Beech H18 (N1900G), Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean), destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI75AC065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC065), Mar 12, 1975: Beech H18 (N6000M), Grayling, MI, incident, minor damage - [NTSB CHI75FEM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEM27), Jan 31, 1975: Volpar H18 (N958B), Saginaw, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD75AI038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75AI038), Dec 31, 1974: Beech H18 (N500MM), St Augustine, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB CHI75AC033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC033), Oct 17, 1974: Beech H18 (N72FA), Iron Mtn, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI75AC001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC001), Jul 3, 1974: Beech H18 (N73FA), Iron Mtn, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB OAK74AP053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP053), Apr 11, 1974: Beech H18S (N28358), Hilo, HI, destroyed, 11 fatal - [NTSB MIA74FKT27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKT27), Oct 14, 1973: Beech H18 (N925N), Ft Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage All 63: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-h-18/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (94, 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 20220612006379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220612006379I), Jun 12, 2022: Beech H-18 (N30GB), Stuart, FL, Minor damage. Nose wheel came off as the aircraft rotated for departure on a maintenance check flight. Aircraft returned to the departure airport. The aircraft came to rest… - [Accident 20090724016779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090724016779A), Jul 24, 2009: Beech H18 (N87711), Dayton, OH, Substantial damage. After touchdown, onto runway 2, at Dayton Wright Brothers airport (mgy), the aircraft began veering left and then started a left hand skid. It then exited the… - [Accident 20070209001919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070209001919A), Feb 9, 2007: Beech H18 (N45GM), Great Bend, KS, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) At approximately 1455Z, 08:55 CST, February 9, 2007, a twin engine Beech model H-18-S, N45GM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain, following a loss of… - [Incident 20060427006329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060427006329I), Apr 27, 2006: Beech H18 (N135W), Kotzebue, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft experienced gear malfunction at red dog mine, diverted to otz, landed gear up, fire followed. Amendment to follow as data is gathered. [privacy… - [Incident 20050131001669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050131001669I), Jan 31, 2005: Beech H18 (N228A), Everett, WA, Minor damage. (-23) Landing at night on 16R the aircraft veered to the right, ground looped, and came to rest in the grass on the east side of the runway. No injuries. The… - [Accident 20031123032999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031123032999A), Nov 23, 2003: Beech H18 (N22XL), Westminister, MD, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft took off on runway 34 at westminster airport (W54). Active runway was runway 16. Aircraft was unable to maintain flight. Touched down about 1000… - [Incident 20031103031879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031103031879I), Nov 3, 2003: Beech H18 (N170LG), Manhattan, KS, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft completed the ILS runway 3 approach at Manhattan, Kansas (mhk), upon landing the aircraft appeared to make a 180 degree spin on the runway. The… - [Accident 20020701013949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020701013949A), Jul 1, 2002: Beech H18 (N835K), Tatum, NM, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Observers saw the plane descending and they thought it was landing. Investigations showed that both engines were operating, the landing gear was up and… - [Incident 20020629019559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020629019559I), Jun 29, 2002: Beech H18 (N117ME), Orlando, FL. (-23) On June 29, 2002, at around 0900 local, the left engine of a Beech H18, N117ME, caught fire during an engine start. The fire was extinguished quickly and… - [Incident 19991124040029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991124040029I), Nov 24, 1999: Beech H18 (N105AF), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. The pilot reported that he departed freeport, grand Bahamas, at approximately 11-24-1999, enroute to ft. Lauderdale Hollywood international airport (fll) with… - [Incident 19990130015799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990130015799I), Jan 30, 1999: Beech H18 (N355C), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. (-5)A loss of power on the left engine occurred immedatley after take off and the landing gear retracted. The pilot decided to land on remining runway. With… - [Accident 19970222001729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970222001729A), Feb 22, 1997: Beech H18 (N7969K), Honolulu, HI, Destroyed. According to the load mainfest, the airplane was loaded with U.S. Mail and freight within 57 pounds of its maximum takeoff weight, and about 3 inches forward… - [Incident 19961220042509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961220042509I), Dec 20, 1996: Beech H18 (N105AF), Dothan, AL, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot (landon pratt) stated he was on approach to Dothan Airport and upon extending his landing gear did not get a green light. He contacted the… - [Incident 19950522021539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950522021539I), May 22, 1995: Beech H18 (N7969K), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. Rolled sharply after liftoff. Scraped wing tip. Aborted. 737 had just departed. Counseled on wake turbulence. - [Incident 19950506018619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950506018619I), May 6, 1995: Bell 206A (N360H), Warwick, NY. During aerial taxi to relocate on ramp. Rotors struck parked N370H tailboom. - [Incident 19940607022869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940607022869I), Jun 7, 1994: Beech H18 (N355C), Norfolk, VA, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed turning off on high speed taxiway on landing. Lost outboard bolt on gear retract extend rod end - [Incident 19930716034179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930716034179I), Jul 16, 1993: Beech H18 (N26035), Cape Girardeau, MO, Minor damage. Pilot forgot to lower landing gear. Landed with gear retracted. - [Incident 19930714037009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930714037009I), Jul 14, 1993: Beech H18 (N105AF), Cape Girardeau, MO, Minor damage. Vibration in left engine. Precautionary landing. Found 6 inch piece of one propeller blade missing. - [Incident 19921015042259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921015042259I), Oct 15, 1992: Beech H18 (N228A), Selawick, AK, Minor damage. Right engine failed in flight. Forced landing on frozen lake. Found a broken crankshaft. - [Accident 19920226004079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920226004079A), Feb 26, 1992: Beech H18 (N347G), Morganton, NC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Descended below minimum safe altitude on initial approach. Crashed into trees wings level. - [Accident 19920214002989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920214002989A), Feb 14, 1992: Beech H18 (N33AP), Lanai City, HI, Substantial damage. Dropped to runway on short final. Thunderstorm had just passed airport. Blamed windshear. Quartering tailwind. - [Incident 19920108005529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920108005529I), Jan 8, 1992: Beech H18 (N22XL), Syracuse, NY. No gear down safe light. Used emergency system. Replaced nose gear limit switch wiring. - [Incident 19911107055879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911107055879I), Nov 7, 1991: Beech H18 (N571DD), Springfield, MO, Minor damage. Pilot landed short of runway. Encountered severe icing conditions on appraoch. - [Accident 19910824036519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910824036519A), Aug 24, 1991: Beech H18 (N228A), White Mountain, AK, Substantial damage. Landing long,used excessive braking. Nosed over near end of runway. - [Incident 19910728044049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910728044049I), Jul 28, 1991: Beech H18 (N8495A), Bedford, MA, Minor damage. Unable to lower landing gear. Returned to Bedford. Landed gear up. Left main gear jack screw was bent. - [Incident 19910206005759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910206005759I), Feb 6, 1991: Beech H18 (N99799), Honolulu, HI. Lost directional control on rollout. Veered off runway. Found left rudder cable had failed. - [Accident 19900907038369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900907038369A), Sep 7, 1990: Beech H18S (N135W), Deering, AK, Substantial damage. Ground looped on touchdown. - [Incident 19900828042799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900828042799I), Aug 28, 1990: Beech H18 (N7969K), Bakersfield, CA, Minor damage. Left main gear collapsed on rollout. Broken drag link was cause of partial gear collapse. - [Incident 19900108005239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900108005239I), Jan 8, 1990: Beech H18 (N228A), Nome, AK, Minor damage. Unable to retract or extend gear. Returned. Landed with gear in trail. Slide tube bound up and motor sheared off. - [Incident 19900103005369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900103005369I), Jan 3, 1990: Beech H18 (N117ME), Lake Charles, LA, Minor damage. Taxiing to ramp, left wing struck a parked aircraft. Pilot stated glare on wet windshield affected visibility. - [Accident 19890611015669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890611015669A), Jun 11, 1989: Beech H18 (N34AP), Waipio Valley, HI, Destroyed, 11 fatal. Struck canyon wall 900FT below rim. Was against company policy for sightsee flight at unsafe altitude. - [Incident 19880925061889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880925061889I), Sep 25, 1988: Beech H18 (N372PS), Olean, NY. Rough engine. Requested vectors to land at Olean. NR1 cylinder head cracked and valve head missing. - [Accident 19880601019599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880601019599A), Jun 1, 1988: Beech H18 (N20PA), Utica, NY, Substantial damage. Lost power on left engine. Gear collapsed on forced landing. Other engine had failed connecting rod. - [Accident 19880401007749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880401007749A), Apr 1, 1988: Beech H18 (N989B), Kansas City, MO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Erratic altitude and headings on approach. Broke out stalled in low speed low altitude steep bank trying for runway - [Incident 19880307014139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880307014139I), Mar 7, 1988: Beech H18 (N50225), Mobile, AL, Minor damage. Landed gear up. Gear down lights all indicated green. Found a malfunctioning landing gear switch. - [Incident 19880219014439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880219014439I), Feb 19, 1988: Beech H18 (N20PA), Syracuse, NY, Minor damage. Unable to extend gear. Landed gear up. Gear up linkage and roller over center jammed in up position. - [Incident 19880203008999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880203008999I), Feb 3, 1988: Beech H18 (N347G), Huntington, WV. Feathered a rough running engine. Diverted to nearest airport. Found a cracked cylinder head. - [Incident 19871117074189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871117074189I), Nov 17, 1987: Beech H18 (N99800), Parkersburg, WV. Pilot detected smoke in cockpit. Fuel for cabin heater not igniting. Shut down heat system and closed vents. - [Incident 19871111078419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871111078419I), Nov 11, 1987: Beech H18 (N105AF), Texarkana, AR, Minor damage. Complete electrical failure. Unable to lower gear. Landed gear up. Unfamiliar with emergency landing gear procedure - [Accident 19871008060919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871008060919A), Oct 8, 1987: Beech H18 (N711LC), Sandersville, GA, Substantial damage. Engine fire on climbout. Smoke in cabin, returned and landed. Fire crew put out fire. Orgin of fire not know. - [Accident 19870922054249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870922054249A), Sep 22, 1987: Beech H18S (N5850S), Rockford, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Stalled in a steep reversal after buzzing a relatives home. Struck trees, roof top and ground. - [Incident 19870604021939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870604021939I), Jun 4, 1987: Beech H18 (N22XL), Syracuse, NY. Returned to airport after engine surges noted during climb. Found a spark plug was fouled. - [Incident 19870523022449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870523022449I), May 23, 1987: Beech H18 (N22XL), Syracuse, NY. Rough engine noted after takeoff. Returned. Found spark plugs fouled. - [Incident 19870102001419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870102001419I), Jan 2, 1987: Beech H18 (N7969K), Los Angeles, CA, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed during taxi. Nose wheel came off bearings. Aircraft suspected to be out of annual. - [Accident 19861112056059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861112056059A), Nov 12, 1986: Beech H18 (N925J), Pittsburgh, PA, Substantial damage. Right main gear leg broke during landing due a fracture near fork assembly. - [Incident 19860521030549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860521030549I), May 21, 1986: Beech H18 (N20PA), Syracuse, NY. Heard noise with power fluctuation and leaking oil in left engine. Shutdown engine. Cylinder hold down nuts loose. - [Incident 19860502024099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860502024099I), May 2, 1986: Beech H18 (N22XL), Syracuse, NY. Sparks noted in left powerplant during approach. Generator deactivated. Found nut loose and generator shorting out. - [Accident 19860211019819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860211019819A), Feb 11, 1986: Beech H18 (N148PA), Louisville, KY, Destroyed. Pitched up twice, stalled, impacted ground and burned. No net on loose cargo. Extreme nose down trim. CG unknown. - [Incident 19851126062509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851126062509I), Nov 26, 1985: Beech H18 (N22XL), Syracuse, NY. Lost power on number 2 engine after takeoff. Returned and maintenance found exhaust pipe broken. - [Accident 19851105061379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851105061379A), Nov 5, 1985: Beech H18 (N1461G), Oklahoma City, OK, Destroyed. Right engine turboshaft bearing seized on takeoff. Aircraft rolled striking powerlines. Burned on ground impact. All 94: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-h-18/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (26) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2008FA0000871](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000871), Nov 1, 2008: SPAR. CRACKED. HAVE JUST HAD THE SPAR X-RAY ACCOMPLISHED IAW AD75-27-09 R2. UPON REVIEW OF THE X-RAYS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK. IT SEEMS THIS CRACK OF A VERY S - [SDR FAA122808001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FAA122808001), Dec 28, 2007: BOLT. SHEARED. DURING THE INVESTIGATION. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REMAINDER OF THE BOLT FOR NOSE GEAR RETRACT PUSH PULL TUBE TO CANTILEVER ARM FOR DRAG BRACE HAD SHEARED ON - [SDR SDR08310526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SDR08310526), Aug 31, 2005: OVERHEAT SENSOR. SHORTED. DURING CLIMB, A RIGHT WING OVERHEAT INDICATION. SELECTED GEAR DOWN, AND CONDITION CONTINUED. SHUT RT ENGINE DOWN, AND RETURN TO KSDF. MX INSPECTED THE RT WING L - [SDR 2003FA0001242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001242), Dec 5, 2003: CONTACTOR. MALFUNCTIONED. UPON LANDING THE AIRCRAFT, THE LANDING GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND DUE TO A MALFUNCTION OF THE LANDING GEAR MOTOR CONTRACTOR. PROBLEM WAS DUPLICATED WITH THE AIRCRAFT - [SDR 11060230](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/11060230), Nov 13, 2002: ENGINE. FLAMED OUT. BOTH ENGINES FLAMED OUT. INSPECTION DID NOT REVEL ANY MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. DID NOT RELIGHT ON THEIR OWN. - [SDR 20010420CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010420CW006), Apr 20, 2001: DISTRIBUTOR. BROKEN. LEFT MAGNETO, LEFT ENGINE FAILED CHECK DURING RUN UP. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED SEVERAL BROKEN/ UNSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE MAGNETO WHEN DISTRIBUTOR COVER REMOVED D - [SDR 99ZZZX4622](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4622), Sep 16, 1999: SPAR. CRACKED. INTERNAL CORROSION AND CRACKS ON MAIN WING SPAR. INDICATIONS WERE FOUND ON RADIOGRAPHIC VIEWS. REFERENCE AD 75-27-09 R2 COPY OF INSPECTION. - [SDR 98ZZZX30](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX30), Oct 3, 1997: SPAR. CORRODED. CORROSION REVEALED ON FRONT SPAR LT WS 32, WS 46, AND WS 81 AND RT WS 32. - [SDR 98ZZZX29](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX29), Oct 3, 1997: SPAR. CORRODED. CORROSION REVEALED ON FRONT SPAR LT WS 32, WS 46, AND WS 81 AND RT WS 32. REF: AD 75-27-09 R2 AND AMDT 39-3878. - [SDR 97ZZZX4152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4152), Aug 4, 1997: SPAR. CRACKED. INSPECTION FOUND LOWER SECTION OF LEFT VERTICAL FIN HAD SEVERAL CRACKS EMANATING FROM UPPER LIGHTENING HOLE. CRACKS GREW LARGER WHEN SLIGHT SIDE PRESSURE APPLIE - [SDR 97ZZZX3702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3702), Aug 4, 1997: CYLINDER. CRACKED. WHILE C/W AD 78-08-07 (CYLINDER CRACKS), FOUND CYLINDER WALL HAS EXHAUST RESIDUE AFTER 181 HOURS IN SERVICE. 35 HOURS SINCE LAST VISUAL INSPECTION 12 MONTHS PRE - [SDR 97ZZZX3685](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3685), Jul 31, 1997: BATHTUB FITTING. BROKEN. WHILE JACKING UP AIRCRAFT DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A 'POPPING' NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM CENTER SECTION. INSPECTION REVEALED RIGHT CENTER SPAR STRAP BATHTUB - [SDR 97ZZZX2845](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2845), Jun 2, 1997: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED OIL LEAK ON LEFT ENGINE. ENGINE WAS SECURED, PROPELLER FEATHERED, AND AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING MADE. MAINTENANCE FOUND PROPEL - [SDR 97ZZZX2062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2062), May 1, 1997: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. AD 75-27-09 PERFORMED ON OUTBOARD WING AT WS 111 AND WS 102. X-RAYS REVEALED LINEAR INDICATIONS AT WS 111 AND CORROSION AT WS 102. FILMS SENT TO BEECHCRAFT FOR - [SDR 97ZZZX2060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2060), Apr 15, 1997: ENGINE. SEIZED. WHILE IN CRUSE FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED OIL PRESSURE STARTING TO DECREASE AND OIL TEMP STARTING TO RISE. ENGINE WAS SECURED, PROP WAS FEATHERED, AND A PRECAUTIONAR - [SDR 97ZZZX565](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX565), Jan 7, 1997: DUCT. HOLE BURNED. FOUND OUTBOARD INDUCTION HEAT DUCT BURNED THROUGH (APPROXIMATELY 6 INCH HOLE). OLD DUCT APPEARED TO BE SCAT HOSE. NEW PART WAS MUCH HEAVIER AND OVAL SHAPED. REP - [SDR 97ZZZX564](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX564), Jan 7, 1997: DUCT. HOLE CHAFED. WHILE CONDUCTING OTHER WORK ON RIGHT ENGINE, FOUND HOLE CHAFED IN INBOARD INDUCTION HEAT DUCT. THIS AREA HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED USING A SILICONE SEALER MA - [SDR 97ZZZX563](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX563), Jan 7, 1997: DUCT. DETERIORATED. WHILE REPAIRING EXHAUST SYSTEM, FOUND DUCT COLLAPSED AND BADLY DETERIORATED. OLD DUCT APPEARED TO BE ORANGE SINGLE WALL SCAT HOSE. NEW DUCT WAS BLACK HEAVY DOUB - [SDR 97ZZZX562](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX562), Jan 7, 1997: DUCT. DETERIORATED. DURING REPAIR OF RIGHT EXHAUST, FOUND DUCT BADLY DETERIORATED AND COLLAPSED. OLD DUCT APPEARED TO BE SINGLE WALL SCAT HOSE. NEW DUCT WAS DOUBLE WALLED, HEAVIER, - [SDR 97ZZZX561](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX561), Jan 7, 1997: SPRING. MISSING. WHILE CLEANING DEBRIS FROM EXHAUST FAILURE, FOUND SPRING MISSING. SPRING HAD APPARENTLY BEEN MISSING FOR SOME TIME FROM APPEARANCE OF MOUNTING HOLES. - [SDR 97ZZZX566](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX566), Jan 6, 1997: EXHAUST STACK. BULGED. LEFT ENGINE EXHAUST WAS INSPECTED AFTER FAILURE OF RIGHT ENGINE EXHAUST STACK. EXHAUST STACK WAS FOUND BULGED IN SAME AREA AS FAILURE OF RIGHT STACK (NR 7 CYL). - [SDR 97ZZZX560](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX560), Jan 6, 1997: EXHAUST STACK. HOLED. PILOT REPORTED RIGHT ENGINE QUIT WHEN INDUCTION HEAT SELECTED DURING RUN-UP. CARBURETOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT OFF TOP OF SCALE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED 2 INCH B - [SDR 97ZZZX559](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX559), Jan 6, 1997: ADAPTER. BURNED. WHILE REPAIRING DAMAGE CAUSED BY EXHAUST STACK FAILURE, FOUND OUTBOARD END OF ADAPTER UPPER SIDE BURNED AND MELTED APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES. MATERIAL MIGRATED INT - [SDR 97ZZZX558](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX558), Jan 6, 1997: ADAPTER. DISCONNECTED. DURING INSPECTION OF LEFT ENGINE EXHAUST AS A RESULT OF RIGHT EXHAUST FAILURE, FOUND INBOARD HEAT DUCT DISCONNECTED. THIS WAS DUE TO COLLAPSE OF THE END OF THE - [SDR 96ZZZX5286](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5286), Sep 1, 1996: CABLE. SLIPPED. PILOT COULD NOT REDUCE POWER TO RT ENGINE DURING FLIGHT, RT ENGINE WAS FEATHERED FOR LANDING. INSPECTION REVEALED POWER CABLE ATTACH POINT AT FUEL CONTROL UNIT - [SDR 95ZZZX2424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2424), Apr 5, 1995: BEARING. FAILED. OUTER WHEEL BEARING CAME APART ALLOWING WHEEL TO COME OFF AIRCRAFT ON TAKEOFF. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Harris Aerial H18](https://openairdocs.org/model/harris-aerial-h18): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 06101SF --- 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.