# FAA incident reports: Beech H-18 A list on [Beech H-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-h-18.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 92 reports - [Incident 20220612006379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220612006379I.md): Beech H-18 · Stuart, FL · Jun 12, 2022 · N30GB · 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 on the centerline of the runway in a normal attitude with the nose of the aircraft supported by the… - [Accident 20090724016779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090724016779A.md): Beech H18 · Dayton, OH · Jul 24, 2009 · N87711 · 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 runway to the left. Once off the runway, the right hand gear was broken from the airplane, and the… - [Accident 20070209001919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070209001919A.md): Beech H18 · Great Bend, KS · Feb 9, 2007 · N45GM · 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 control while maneuvering near the Great Bend Municipal Airport (kgbd), Great Bend, Kansas. The… - [Incident 20060427006329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060427006329I.md): Beech H18 · Kotzebue, AK · Apr 27, 2006 · N135W · 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 data omitted] - [Incident 20050131001669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050131001669I.md): Beech H18 · Everett, WA · Jan 31, 2005 · N228A · 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 aircraft was pulled from the soft grass and immediately taxied to the ramp area in front of the main… - [Accident 20031123032999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031123032999A.md): Beech H18 · Westminister, MD · Nov 23, 2003 · N22XL · 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 feet from the end of runway 16, between runway and the taxiway. Aircraft crossed taxiway and slid… - [Incident 20031103031879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031103031879I.md): Beech H18 · Manhattan, KS · Nov 3, 2003 · N170LG · 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 aircraft's landing gear failed to extend due to a malfunction of the landing gear motor contactor. - [Accident 20020701013949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020701013949A.md): Beech H18 · Tatum, NM · Jul 1, 2002 · N835K · 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 the flaps were stowed. The aircraft had a low sink rate and contacted the ground at cruise speed or… - [Incident 20020629019559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020629019559I.md): Beech H18 · Orlando, FL · Jun 29, 2002 · N117ME > (-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.… - [Incident 19991124040029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991124040029I.md): Beech H18 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Nov 24, 1999 · N105AF · 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 no cargo or passerngers onboard the aircraft. At approximately 2150Z, he landed clearance from the… - [Incident 19990130015799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990130015799I.md): Beech H18 · Detroit, MI · Jan 30, 1999 · N355C · 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 altitude vert low and slow airspeed the landing gear was selected down. The aircraft was too low and… - [Accident 19970222001729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970222001729A.md): Beech H18 · Honolulu, HI · Feb 22, 1997 · N7969K · 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 of its aft CG limit. No malfunctions were noted during the start or taxi, and the aircraft made a… - [Incident 19961220042509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961220042509I.md): Beech H18 · Dothan, AL · Dec 20, 1996 · N105AF · 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 control tower and asked them to see if they could ascertain the condition of his landing gear. The… - [Incident 19950522021539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950522021539I.md): Beech H18 · Honolulu, HI · May 22, 1995 · N7969K · Minor damage > Rolled sharply after liftoff. Scraped wing tip. Aborted. 737 had just departed. Counseled on wake turbulence. - [Incident 19940607022869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940607022869I.md): Beech H18 · Norfolk, VA · Jun 7, 1994 · N355C · 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.md): Beech H18 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Jul 16, 1993 · N26035 · Minor damage > Pilot forgot to lower landing gear. Landed with gear retracted. - [Incident 19930714037009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930714037009I.md): Beech H18 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Jul 14, 1993 · N105AF · Minor damage > Vibration in left engine. Precautionary landing. Found 6 inch piece of one propeller blade missing. - [Incident 19921015042259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921015042259I.md): Beech H18 · Selawick, AK · Oct 15, 1992 · N228A · Minor damage > Right engine failed in flight. Forced landing on frozen lake. Found a broken crankshaft. - [Accident 19920226004079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920226004079A.md): Beech H18 · Morganton, NC · Feb 26, 1992 · N347G · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Descended below minimum safe altitude on initial approach. Crashed into trees wings level. - [Accident 19920214002989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920214002989A.md): Beech H18 · Lanai City, HI · Feb 14, 1992 · N33AP · Substantial damage > Dropped to runway on short final. Thunderstorm had just passed airport. Blamed windshear. Quartering tailwind. - [Incident 19920108005529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920108005529I.md): Beech H18 · Syracuse, NY · Jan 8, 1992 · N22XL > No gear down safe light. Used emergency system. Replaced nose gear limit switch wiring. - [Incident 19911107055879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911107055879I.md): Beech H18 · Springfield, MO · Nov 7, 1991 · N571DD · Minor damage > Pilot landed short of runway. Encountered severe icing conditions on appraoch. - [Accident 19910824036519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910824036519A.md): Beech H18 · White Mountain, AK · Aug 24, 1991 · N228A · Substantial damage > Landing long,used excessive braking. Nosed over near end of runway. - [Incident 19910728044049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910728044049I.md): Beech H18 · Bedford, MA · Jul 28, 1991 · N8495A · 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.md): Beech H18 · Honolulu, HI · Feb 6, 1991 · N99799 > Lost directional control on rollout. Veered off runway. Found left rudder cable had failed. - [Accident 19900907038369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900907038369A.md): Beech H18S · Deering, AK · Sep 7, 1990 · N135W · Substantial damage > Ground looped on touchdown. - [Incident 19900828042799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900828042799I.md): Beech H18 · Bakersfield, CA · Aug 28, 1990 · N7969K · Minor damage > Left main gear collapsed on rollout. Broken drag link was cause of partial gear collapse. - [Incident 19900108005239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900108005239I.md): Beech H18 · Nome, AK · Jan 8, 1990 · N228A · 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.md): Beech H18 · Lake Charles, LA · Jan 3, 1990 · N117ME · 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.md): Beech H18 · Waipio Valley, HI · Jun 11, 1989 · N34AP · 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.md): Beech H18 · Olean, NY · Sep 25, 1988 · N372PS > Rough engine. Requested vectors to land at Olean. NR1 cylinder head cracked and valve head missing. - [Accident 19880601019599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880601019599A.md): Beech H18 · Utica, NY · Jun 1, 1988 · N20PA · 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.md): Beech H18 · Kansas City, MO · Apr 1, 1988 · N989B · 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.md): Beech H18 · Mobile, AL · Mar 7, 1988 · N50225 · Minor damage > Landed gear up. Gear down lights all indicated green. Found a malfunctioning landing gear switch. - [Incident 19880219014439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880219014439I.md): Beech H18 · Syracuse, NY · Feb 19, 1988 · N20PA · 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.md): Beech H18 · Huntington, WV · Feb 3, 1988 · N347G > Feathered a rough running engine. Diverted to nearest airport. Found a cracked cylinder head. - [Incident 19871117074189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871117074189I.md): Beech H18 · Parkersburg, WV · Nov 17, 1987 · N99800 > 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.md): Beech H18 · Texarkana, AR · Nov 11, 1987 · N105AF · 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.md): Beech H18 · Sandersville, GA · Oct 8, 1987 · N711LC · 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.md): Beech H18S · Rockford, IL · Sep 22, 1987 · N5850S · 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.md): Beech H18 · Syracuse, NY · Jun 4, 1987 · N22XL > Returned to airport after engine surges noted during climb. Found a spark plug was fouled. - [Incident 19870523022449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870523022449I.md): Beech H18 · Syracuse, NY · May 23, 1987 · N22XL > Rough engine noted after takeoff. Returned. Found spark plugs fouled. - [Incident 19870102001419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870102001419I.md): Beech H18 · Los Angeles, CA · Jan 2, 1987 · N7969K · 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.md): Beech H18 · Pittsburgh, PA · Nov 12, 1986 · N925J · Substantial damage > Right main gear leg broke during landing due a fracture near fork assembly. - [Incident 19860521030549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860521030549I.md): Beech H18 · Syracuse, NY · May 21, 1986 · N20PA > 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.md): Beech H18 · Syracuse, NY · May 2, 1986 · N22XL > Sparks noted in left powerplant during approach. Generator deactivated. Found nut loose and generator shorting out. - [Accident 19860211019819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860211019819A.md): Beech H18 · Louisville, KY · Feb 11, 1986 · N148PA · 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.md): Beech H18 · Syracuse, NY · Nov 26, 1985 · N22XL > Lost power on number 2 engine after takeoff. Returned and maintenance found exhaust pipe broken. - [Accident 19851105061379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851105061379A.md): Beech H18 · Oklahoma City, OK · Nov 5, 1985 · N1461G · Destroyed > Right engine turboshaft bearing seized on takeoff. Aircraft rolled striking powerlines. Burned on ground impact. - [Accident 19851017052569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851017052569A.md): Beech H18 · Osage Beach, MO · Oct 17, 1985 · N936S · Destroyed > Landed short of runway after encountering a downdraft on final approach. Gear and one engine knocked off. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-h-18/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 ('1151012') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-h-18/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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