Beech H-18

FAA incident reports · 92

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Incident 20220612006379IBeech H-18 · Stuart, FLNose 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 on the centerline of the runway in a normal attitude with the nose of the aircraft supported by the…Jun 12, 2022 · N30GB · Minor damageAccident 20090724016779ABeech H18 · Dayton, OHAfter 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 runway to the left. Once off the runway, the right hand gear was broken from the airplane, and the…Jul 24, 2009 · N87711 · Substantial damageAccident 20070209001919ABeech H18 · Great Bend, KS(-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 control while maneuvering near the Great Bend Municipal Airport (kgbd), Great Bend, Kansas. The…Feb 9, 2007 · N45GM · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20060427006329IBeech H18 · Kotzebue, AK(-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 data omitted]Apr 27, 2006 · N135W · Substantial damageIncident 20050131001669IBeech H18 · Everett, WA(-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 aircraft was pulled from the soft grass and immediately taxied to the ramp area in front of the main…Jan 31, 2005 · N228A · Minor damageAccident 20031123032999ABeech H18 · Westminister, MD(-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 feet from the end of runway 16, between runway and the taxiway. Aircraft crossed taxiway and slid…Nov 23, 2003 · N22XL · Substantial damageIncident 20031103031879IBeech H18 · Manhattan, KS(-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 aircraft's landing gear failed to extend due to a malfunction of the landing gear motor contactor.Nov 3, 2003 · N170LG · Minor damageAccident 20020701013949ABeech H18 · Tatum, NM(-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 the flaps were stowed. The aircraft had a low sink rate and contacted the ground at cruise speed or…Jul 1, 2002 · N835K · No damage · 1 fatalIncident 20020629019559IBeech H18 · 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 no damage was sustained to the engine or the aircraft. The pilot, francis burrelli, certificate no.…Jun 29, 2002 · N117MEIncident 19991124040029IBeech H18 · Ft Lauderdale, FLThe pilot reported that he departed freeport, grand Bahamas, at approximately 11-24-1999, enroute to ft. Lauderdale Hollywood international airport (fll) with no cargo or passerngers onboard the aircraft. At approximately 2150Z, he landed clearance from the…Nov 24, 1999 · N105AF · Minor damageIncident 19990130015799IBeech H18 · Detroit, MI(-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 altitude vert low and slow airspeed the landing gear was selected down. The aircraft was too low and…Jan 30, 1999 · N355C · Minor damageAccident 19970222001729ABeech H18 · Honolulu, HIAccording 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 of its aft CG limit. No malfunctions were noted during the start or taxi, and the aircraft made a…Feb 22, 1997 · N7969K · DestroyedIncident 19961220042509IBeech H18 · Dothan, ALNarrative: 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 control tower and asked them to see if they could ascertain the condition of his landing gear. The…Dec 20, 1996 · N105AF · Minor damageIncident 19950522021539IBeech H18 · Honolulu, HIRolled sharply after liftoff. Scraped wing tip. Aborted. 737 had just departed. Counseled on wake turbulence.May 22, 1995 · N7969K · Minor damageIncident 19940607022869IBeech H18 · Norfolk, VANose gear collapsed turning off on high speed taxiway on landing. Lost outboard bolt on gear retract extend rod endJun 7, 1994 · N355C · Minor damageIncident 19930716034179IBeech H18 · Cape Girardeau, MOPilot forgot to lower landing gear. Landed with gear retracted.Jul 16, 1993 · N26035 · Minor damageIncident 19930714037009IBeech H18 · Cape Girardeau, MOVibration in left engine. Precautionary landing. Found 6 inch piece of one propeller blade missing.Jul 14, 1993 · N105AF · Minor damageIncident 19921015042259IBeech H18 · Selawick, AKRight engine failed in flight. Forced landing on frozen lake. Found a broken crankshaft.Oct 15, 1992 · N228A · Minor damageAccident 19920226004079ABeech H18 · Morganton, NCDescended below minimum safe altitude on initial approach. Crashed into trees wings level.Feb 26, 1992 · N347G · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19920214002989ABeech H18 · Lanai City, HIDropped to runway on short final. Thunderstorm had just passed airport. Blamed windshear. Quartering tailwind.Feb 14, 1992 · N33AP · Substantial damageIncident 19920108005529IBeech H18 · Syracuse, NYNo gear down safe light. Used emergency system. Replaced nose gear limit switch wiring.Jan 8, 1992 · N22XLIncident 19911107055879IBeech H18 · Springfield, MOPilot landed short of runway. Encountered severe icing conditions on appraoch.Nov 7, 1991 · N571DD · Minor damageAccident 19910824036519ABeech H18 · White Mountain, AKLanding long,used excessive braking. Nosed over near end of runway.Aug 24, 1991 · N228A · Substantial damageIncident 19910728044049IBeech H18 · Bedford, MAUnable to lower landing gear. Returned to Bedford. Landed gear up. Left main gear jack screw was bent.Jul 28, 1991 · N8495A · Minor damageIncident 19910206005759IBeech H18 · Honolulu, HILost directional control on rollout. Veered off runway. Found left rudder cable had failed.Feb 6, 1991 · N99799Accident 19900907038369ABeech H18S · Deering, AKGround looped on touchdown.Sep 7, 1990 · N135W · Substantial damageIncident 19900828042799IBeech H18 · Bakersfield, CALeft main gear collapsed on rollout. Broken drag link was cause of partial gear collapse.Aug 28, 1990 · N7969K · Minor damageIncident 19900108005239IBeech H18 · Nome, AKUnable to retract or extend gear. Returned. Landed with gear in trail. Slide tube bound up and motor sheared off.Jan 8, 1990 · N228A · Minor damageIncident 19900103005369IBeech H18 · Lake Charles, LATaxiing to ramp, left wing struck a parked aircraft. Pilot stated glare on wet windshield affected visibility.Jan 3, 1990 · N117ME · Minor damageAccident 19890611015669ABeech H18 · Waipio Valley, HIStruck canyon wall 900FT below rim. Was against company policy for sightsee flight at unsafe altitude.Jun 11, 1989 · N34AP · Destroyed · 11 fatalIncident 19880925061889IBeech H18 · Olean, NYRough engine. Requested vectors to land at Olean. NR1 cylinder head cracked and valve head missing.Sep 25, 1988 · N372PSAccident 19880601019599ABeech H18 · Utica, NYLost power on left engine. Gear collapsed on forced landing. Other engine had failed connecting rod.Jun 1, 1988 · N20PA · Substantial damageAccident 19880401007749ABeech H18 · Kansas City, MOErratic altitude and headings on approach. Broke out stalled in low speed low altitude steep bank trying for runwayApr 1, 1988 · N989B · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19880307014139IBeech H18 · Mobile, ALLanded gear up. Gear down lights all indicated green. Found a malfunctioning landing gear switch.Mar 7, 1988 · N50225 · Minor damageIncident 19880219014439IBeech H18 · Syracuse, NYUnable to extend gear. Landed gear up. Gear up linkage and roller over center jammed in up position.Feb 19, 1988 · N20PA · Minor damageIncident 19880203008999IBeech H18 · Huntington, WVFeathered a rough running engine. Diverted to nearest airport. Found a cracked cylinder head.Feb 3, 1988 · N347GIncident 19871117074189IBeech H18 · Parkersburg, WVPilot detected smoke in cockpit. Fuel for cabin heater not igniting. Shut down heat system and closed vents.Nov 17, 1987 · N99800Incident 19871111078419IBeech H18 · Texarkana, ARComplete electrical failure. Unable to lower gear. Landed gear up. Unfamiliar with emergency landing gear procedureNov 11, 1987 · N105AF · Minor damageAccident 19871008060919ABeech H18 · Sandersville, GAEngine fire on climbout. Smoke in cabin, returned and landed. Fire crew put out fire. Orgin of fire not know.Oct 8, 1987 · N711LC · Substantial damageAccident 19870922054249ABeech H18S · Rockford, ILStalled in a steep reversal after buzzing a relatives home. Struck trees, roof top and ground.Sep 22, 1987 · N5850S · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19870604021939IBeech H18 · Syracuse, NYReturned to airport after engine surges noted during climb. Found a spark plug was fouled.Jun 4, 1987 · N22XLIncident 19870523022449IBeech H18 · Syracuse, NYRough engine noted after takeoff. Returned. Found spark plugs fouled.May 23, 1987 · N22XLIncident 19870102001419IBeech H18 · Los Angeles, CANose gear collapsed during taxi. Nose wheel came off bearings. Aircraft suspected to be out of annual.Jan 2, 1987 · N7969K · Minor damageAccident 19861112056059ABeech H18 · Pittsburgh, PARight main gear leg broke during landing due a fracture near fork assembly.Nov 12, 1986 · N925J · Substantial damageIncident 19860521030549IBeech H18 · Syracuse, NYHeard noise with power fluctuation and leaking oil in left engine. Shutdown engine. Cylinder hold down nuts loose.May 21, 1986 · N20PAIncident 19860502024099IBeech H18 · Syracuse, NYSparks noted in left powerplant during approach. Generator deactivated. Found nut loose and generator shorting out.May 2, 1986 · N22XLAccident 19860211019819ABeech H18 · Louisville, KYPitched up twice, stalled, impacted ground and burned. No net on loose cargo. Extreme nose down trim. CG unknown.Feb 11, 1986 · N148PA · DestroyedIncident 19851126062509IBeech H18 · Syracuse, NYLost power on number 2 engine after takeoff. Returned and maintenance found exhaust pipe broken.Nov 26, 1985 · N22XLAccident 19851105061379ABeech H18 · Oklahoma City, OKRight engine turboshaft bearing seized on takeoff. Aircraft rolled striking powerlines. Burned on ground impact.Nov 5, 1985 · N1461G · DestroyedAccident 19851017052569ABeech H18 · Osage Beach, MOLanded short of runway after encountering a downdraft on final approach. Gear and one engine knocked off.Oct 17, 1985 · N936S · Destroyed
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