# NTSB investigations: 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.

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- [NTSB CEN09CA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA474.md): Beech H-18 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N87711 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lock the tailwheel during landing resulting in the loss of directional control.
- [NTSB NYC07FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA234.md): Beech H-18 · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N123MD · Destroyed
  > 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 improper loading of the cargo.
- [NTSB DEN07FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA059.md): Beech H-18 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2007 · N45GM · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Beech H-18 · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2003 · N22XL · Substantial damage
  > 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 in the left propeller blade system.
- [NTSB FTW02FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA195.md): Beech H-18 · Tatum, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N835K · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance.
- [NTSB LAX97FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA108.md): Beech H18 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1997 · N7969K · Destroyed
  > loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ATL92FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA049.md): Beech H-18 · Morganton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1992 · N347G · Destroyed
  > 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 ceiling weather conditions existing at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB LAX92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA116.md): Beech D-18H · Lanai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1992 · N33AP · Substantial damage
  > 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 dissemination of weather advisories.
- [NTSB ANC91LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA133.md): Beech B-18H · White Mountain, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1991 · N228A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA169.md): Beech H-18S · Deering, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1990 · N135W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing.
- [NTSB MIA90WA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90WA095.md): Beech H-18 · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 25, 1990 · N7952K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA89MA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89MA058.md): Beech H18 · Waipio Valley, HI · Accident · 11 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N34AP · Destroyed
  > 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 lack of specific direction to its pilots concerning safety…
- [NTSB NYC88LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA152.md): Beech H18 · Utica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1988 · N20PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight had departed syracuse airport enroute to plattsburg, new york transporting ups packages. At about 0810 hours, a loss of power on the left engine was experienced and altitude could not be maintained. The pilot informed griffiss control that he could…
- [NTSB MKC88FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA072.md): Beech H18 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1988 · N989B · Destroyed
  > The cargo flt dptd cincinnati enrt to wichita, KS with an intermediate stop at Kansas City dtwn arpt. The flt progressed nrmly to a VOR rwy 03 instrument apch, circling to rwy 01. The PIC had been clrd to commence the apch. Twr pers subsequently advised the…
- [NTSB ATL88LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA006.md): Beech H-18 · Sandersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1987 · N711LC · Substantial damage
  > The cockpit began to fill with smoke during initial climb after the plt raised the ldg gear. The plt returned to the arpt and made an emergency ldg. After evacuating the acft, the plt observed that the rt engine nacelle aft of the firewall was on fire.…
- [NTSB CHI87FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA219.md): Beech H-18 · Rockford, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1987 · N5850S · Destroyed
  > The commercial pilot was on a repositioning flight from kenosha, Wisconsin to atlanta, Georgia, after having been without sleep for about 20 hours. Witnesses observed the aircraft circling a subdivision near Rockford, Illinois at a low altitude, just above…
- [NTSB NYC87LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA031.md): Beech BE18H · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1986 · N925J · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft suffered a right landing gear leg breakage due to a fracture in the area where the fork assembly separated during landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL86FLQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FLQ05.md): Beech H-18 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 12, 1986 · N148PA · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with the ground after stalling during takeoff. Witnesses reported that the acft pitched up in two increments, climbed sharply to about 200 ft AGL, stalled dropped the rt wing and descended, impacting the ground in a flat attitude.
- [NTSB FTW86FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA004.md): Beech H18 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1985 · N1461G · Destroyed
  > Atr plt departing arpt under VMC experienced failure of the right eng shortly after lift-off. The acft yawed right followed by a steep right roll, contacting power lines with the right wing and subsequently impacted the ground. A post-crash fire destoyed the…
- [NTSB MKC86LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA013.md): Beech H-18 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1985 · N936S · Substantial damage
  > On fianl approach to land on rwy 14 at the linn creek/grand glaize airport the plt began to apply prw to the two engines to arrest the descent of the approach. The plt finally had full pwr applied but the acft impacted. The ground short of the rwy. The plt…
- [NTSB LAX85LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA138.md): Beech BE-18 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1985 · N81DA · Substantial damage
  > The plt reptd that during the landing rollout on rwy 30, a gust of wind caused the acft right wing to lift. The plt was unable to correct the uplifting wing and the acft entered into a left groundloop maneuver & exited the rwy. The local controller reported…
- [NTSB CHI85IA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85IA091.md): Beech H-18 · Dayton, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1985 · N135W · Minor damage
  > The acft was rotated prematurely and stalled back onto the rwy. The acft was on rwy 24L and the wind was 240 degrees at 17 KTS gusting to 24 KTS. There was slight damage to the landing gear & flaps
- [NTSB NYC84FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA113.md): Beech H-18 · Morrisonville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1984 · N218X · Destroyed
  > The plt landed on the ice and snow covered rwy after loading 1512 lbs of cargo in freezing drizzle conditions, he taxied for takeoff for an IFR departure shortly after rotation, the right wing dropped and the acft touched down back onthe rwy. Visual exam of…
- [NTSB NYC84FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA037.md): Beech H18 · Allentown, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · N105PE · Destroyed
  > While en route, the plt encountered icing conditions, then reported he was unable to maintain alt & was having eng problems. He diverted toward Allentown, PA, then advised he had lost power in the left eng. Apch control began issuing vectors for a VOR apch;…
- [NTSB LAX83LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA427.md): Beech H18S · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1983 · N2990F · Destroyed
  > About 1 min after takeoff, between 400-500 ft MSL & during the first power reduction, the right eng backfired. Followingsome more violent backfires the RPM went to zero. The right eng was restarted but the same result occurred. The plt attempted to feather…
- [NTSB ATL83LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA101.md): Beech H18 · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1983 · N1461G · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that shortly after full power application & prior to tailwheel lift-off, the 'right wing raised aprx 3 to 4 ft into the air.' The acft then began drifting left. During ensuing maneuvers, the plt alternately advanced & retarded the throttle as…
- [NTSB LAX82FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA224.md): Beech H-18 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N74JT · Destroyed
  > Just after lift-off from rwy 29R, the acft began to pitch up. As the pitch-up progressed, the plt applied right aileron & full right rudder. The acft responded by rolling to the right with the nose falling thru. Subsequently, the plt was able to pull out…
- [NTSB DEN81FTC25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTC25.md): Beech H18S · Gillette, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1981 · N919X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81IA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81IA075.md): Beech 18 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1981 · N355C · Minor damage
- [NTSB ATL81FKG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKG13.md): Beech H18 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1981 · N7998K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA031.md): Beech H18 · Hazelton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 11, 1981 · N161SP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA042.md): Beech H18 · Newhall, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 28, 1981 · N787Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81DA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DA018.md): Beech H18S · Chicago, IL · Case · Closed · Jan 9, 1981 · N135W
- [NTSB NYC81FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA010.md): Beech H18 · Troxelville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 18, 1980 · N701CC · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC80FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FA023.md): Beech H18 · Olathe, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 15, 1980 · N729F · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD80FLQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FLQ04.md): Beech H18S · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 19, 1979 · N24K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA021.md): Beech H18 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 25, 1979 · N135W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA015.md): Beech H18 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 20, 1978 · N204CC · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78FJA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FJA07.md): Beech H18 · Molakai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 19, 1978 · N35AP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKJ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKJ28.md): Beech H18 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1978 · N787Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA031.md): Beech H18 · Centreville, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 25, 1978 · N58JM · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC77DA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DA048.md): Beech H-18 · Noatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 31, 1977 · N1LH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76AP043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP043.md): Beech H18 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 11, 1976 · N1900G · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75AC065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC065.md): Beech H18 · Grayling, MI · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1975 · N6000M · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEM27.md): Volpar H18 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1975 · N958B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75AI038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75AI038.md): Beech H18 · St Augustine, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 31, 1974 · N500MM · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75AC033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC033.md): Beech H18 · Iron Mtn, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 17, 1974 · N72FA · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75AC001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC001.md): Beech H18 · Iron Mtn, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 3, 1974 · N73FA · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74AP053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP053.md): Beech H18S · Hilo, HI · Accident · 11 fatal · Closed · Apr 11, 1974 · N28358 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74FKT27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKT27.md): Beech H18 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1973 · N925N · 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 ('1151012')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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