# Beech H50

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1152534
- Manufacturer (registry): BEECH
- Model: H50
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engines: 2
- Seats: 6
- Data sheet: TCDS 5A4
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-h50

## ADs that may apply

- [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 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001
- [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 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000
- [AD 85-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-22-05): Nuts and Bolts Replacement · Textron 100, 200, 200C and 60 more. Effective Nov 12, 1985
- [AD 84-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-09-01): Window Emergency Egress Provision · Textron 35, 36, 50 and 60 more. Effective May 25, 1984
- [AD 79-01-02 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-01-02-R2): In-Flight Fires · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-88 and 17 more. Effective Sep 22, 1980
- [AD 79-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-13-01): Powerplant Fire Detection/Containment · Lycoming IGSO-540-A1A or -B1A engines (Tom Roland STC SA76SW). Effective Jul 5, 1979
- [AD 78-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-11-01): Powerplant Fires · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-88 and 11 more. Effective Feb 6, 1979
- [AD 78-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-05): Elevator Control Push Rods · Textron 100, 50, 65 and 31 more. Effective Nov 6, 1978
- [AD 62-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-08-03): Control Wheels · Textron 35, 35-33, 35-A33 and 33 more. Effective Jul 9, 1970

Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 99-05-13

## NTSB investigations (6)

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 NYC05FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA006), Oct 17, 2004: Beech H50 (N171S), Hartwood, VA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with full flaps, and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB BFO91LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA073), Jul 14, 1991: Beech H50 (N171S), Hartwood, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PARACHUTIST FAILURE TO PROPERLY MONITOR AND SECURE HIS RELEASE HANDLE TO PROTECT AGAINST ACCIDENTAL PARACHUTE DEPLOYMENT.
- [NTSB NYC78FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA021), Jan 7, 1978: Beech H50 (N5581), Pottstown, PA, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC68A0066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68A0066), May 10, 1968: Beech H50 (N113P), Scott City, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI67A0012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0012), Jul 24, 1966: Beech H50 (N538B), Munster, IN, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB UNK64X0987](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0987), Mar 20, 1964: Piper PA22 (N5481), Waukon, IA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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.

- [Accident 20041017031089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041017031089A), Oct 17, 2004: Beech H50 (N171S), Somerville, VA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) During takeoff, N171S experienced an apparent power problem. The airplane rolled left just off the end of runway 35 and descended at a 90 degree angle…
- [Incident 19840705041079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840705041079I), Jul 5, 1984: Beech H50 (N7770X), Santa Paula, CA, Minor damage. Failed to lower landing gear prior to landing. Landed gear up.
- [Incident 19810129006039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810129006039I), Jan 29, 1981: Beech 50 (N9980R), Lake City, FL, Minor damage. Zs aircraft made emergency gear up landing at private airport. Illegal contraban on board.
- [Accident 19780107001489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780107001489A), Jan 7, 1978: Beech E50 (N5581), Pottstown, PA, Destroyed. Drg VOR apch dcndd blo mda,contd flt at low alt struck hi trrn 2NE of arpt.

## Complete lists

- aircraft: 5, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-h50/aircraft
- ads: 14, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-h50/ads
- incidents: 4, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-h50/incidents

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