# Beech T-34B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1152014
- Manufacturer (registry): BEECH
- Model: T-34B
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 141 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 33
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-t-34b

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (33)

- [N10322](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10322): [Skyview Resources LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYVIEW%20RESOURCES%20LLC), [Holland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Holland), built 1957, S/N BG-322
- [N134MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N134MM): [Grace John M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRACE%20JOHN%20M), [Wickenburg, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Wickenburg), built 1956, S/N BG-299
- [N134RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N134RD): [Devere Albert R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEVERE%20ALBERT%20R), [Warrenton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Warrenton), built 1955, S/N BG-11
- [N134TD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N134TD): [Donovan Gary L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DONOVAN%20GARY%20L), [Lake City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20City), built 1955, S/N BG-79
- [N134Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N134Y): [Mentor Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MENTOR%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Viera, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Viera), S/N 140908
- [N144PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144PM): [Privitt Bret J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRIVITT%20BRET%20J), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1957, S/N 144097
- [N162WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162WB): [N162wb LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N162WB%20LLC), [Benton, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Benton), built 1957, S/N BG-362JS
- [N173EA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N173EA): [Westling John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTLING%20JOHN), [Princeton, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Princeton), S/N BG-51/140717
- [N18PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18PS): [Select Airparts](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SELECT%20AIRPARTS), [Weyers Cave, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Weyers%20Cave), built 1957, S/N BG-327
- [N234WP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N234WP): [United States Air Force Owner](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNITED%20STATES%20AIR%20FORCE%20OWNER), [Rio Vista, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rio%20Vista), built 1957, S/N BG-329
- [N245Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N245Z): [Mentor Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MENTOR%20AVIATION%20INC), [Goshen, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Goshen), built 1957, S/N 144095
- [N31366](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31366): [Bonanza Equities Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BONANZA%20EQUITIES%20INC), [Summit, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Summit), built 1955, S/N 140701
- [N31368](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31368): [Anderson Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20AVIATION%20INC), [Anderson, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Anderson), built 1955, S/N 140755
- [N341RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N341RH): [Ixl Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IXL%20INC), [Sulphur, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Sulphur), S/N BG-75
- [N3476H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3476H): [Nogle Charles H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOGLE%20CHARLES%20H), [Champaign, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Champaign), S/N 144039
- [N34BQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34BQ): [Bettendorf Nicholas L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BETTENDORF%20NICHOLAS%20L), [Mchenry, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Mchenry), built 1957, S/N 144025
- [N34HE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34HE): [Haltitude Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALTITUDE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1956, S/N BG-165
- [N34JW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34JW): [Rounds Donald C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROUNDS%20DONALD%20C), [Waller, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waller), S/N BG374
- [N34LW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34LW): [Anderson Glenn L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20GLENN%20L), [Sandia Park, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Sandia%20Park), built 1956, S/N BG-160
- [N34YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34YK): [Hood Frank A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOD%20FRANK%20A), [Burlington, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Burlington), built 1956, S/N 144000
- [N42SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42SW): [Holt Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLT%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Clear Lake, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Clear%20Lake), built 1957, S/N 144003
- [N434D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N434D): [Delta Enterprises Leasing Llp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELTA%20ENTERPRISES%20LEASING%20LLP), [Brighton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Brighton), built 1973, S/N 140819
- [N434JR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N434JR): [Mentor Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MENTOR%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Columbia, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Columbia), S/N 140839
- [N4986](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4986): [Serrato Daniel H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SERRATO%20DANIEL%20H), [Pine Mountain, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Pine%20Mountain), S/N BG148
- [N50699](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50699): [Westling John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTLING%20JOHN%20W), [Princeton, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Princeton), S/N BG-130
- [N687HV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N687HV): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), S/N BG21
- [N6KM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6KM): [J Bird Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J%20BIRD%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Miami Lakes, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami%20Lakes), built 1956, S/N BG-249
- [N7041U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7041U): [Qualitair LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITAIR%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), Michelstadt, built 1957, S/N 144115
- [N7089X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7089X): [Tioga Warbirds LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIOGA%20WARBIRDS%20LLC), [Tioga, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Tioga), S/N 140883
- [N802HV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N802HV): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), S/N BG136
- [N8456](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8456): [Anjum Mohammad A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANJUM%20MOHAMMAD%20A), [Chicago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chicago), S/N 144083
- [N8457](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8457): [Tennessee Museum Of Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TENNESSEE%20MUSEUM%20OF%20AVIATION), [Sevierville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Sevierville), built 1969, S/N 144102
- [N934RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N934RS): [Sugden Richard G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUGDEN%20RICHARD%20G), [Wilson, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Wilson), built 1955, S/N BG-77

## NTSB investigations (13)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB GAA17CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA138), Feb 11, 2017: Beech T 34B (N18PS), St. Petersburg, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath to the runway.
- [NTSB ATL98FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA076), May 14, 1998: Beech BE-45-T-34B (N9280Z), Montgomery, AL, destroyed. Probable cause: The installation of an incorrect engine nose seal that subsequently dislodged from the normally installed position, and resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine oil.
- [NTSB CHI97FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA300), Sep 25, 1997: Beech T34B (N777SU), Fremont, MI, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Also causal was the pilot's ostentatious display.
- [NTSB NYC95LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA074), Mar 17, 1995: Beech T-34B (N1440L), Jackson, NJ, destroyed. Probable cause: the flight instructor's attempt to maintain visual reference with the ground, and his delayed remedial action to the dual student's actions, which resulted in an inadvertent tree strike. Factors were…
- [NTSB ATL86FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA160), Jun 8, 1986: Beech D45(T34B) (N544E), Rome, GA, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA061), May 31, 1981: Beech T-34B (N74195), New Castle, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW80FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA124), Sep 27, 1980: Beech T-34B (N46939), Giddings, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB ATL80FKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FKG02), May 26, 1980: Beech D45 (N4900S), Stone Mountain, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78DID08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DID08), Jun 8, 1978: Beech T-34B (N31810), Dillwyn, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG05), Jul 15, 1975: Beech T-34 (N4900S), Marietta, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74AN045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN045), Nov 19, 1973: Beech T-34B (N14514), Kinston, NC, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB NYC70D0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70D0102), Aug 9, 1969: Beech T-34B (N11SG), Orleans, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2196), Jun 9, 1964: Beechraft T34B (N68629), Santa Ana, CA, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (25)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20170211000919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170211000919A), Feb 11, 2017: Beech T-34B (N18PS), St Petersburg, FL, Substantial damage. On February 11, 2017, at 1620 EDT, a Beech T-34, N18PS, registered to air 906, LLC, collided with the seawall on approach at Albert Whitted Airport, st.…
- [Incident 20150901016569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150901016569I), Sep 1, 2015: Beech T-34B (N134Y), Jacksonville, FL, Minor damage. Several aircraft in pattern. As aproaching base to final previous landing aircraft exited runway sooner than expected. Pilot of incident aircraft changed his…
- [Incident 20130907016099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130907016099I), Sep 7, 2013: Beech T-34B (N34BQ), Henry, IL, Minor damage. Pilot stated during a telephone interview that he was low on fuel and chose to land on the road. The aircraft landed gear up, slid on the road, and came to a…
- [Incident 20110417006329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110417006329I), Apr 17, 2011: Beech T-34B (N134Y), Jacksonville, FL, Minor damage. Pilot states that he became distracted by other traffic in the pattern at the non-towered airport and failed to lower the landing gear. Pilot indicated that he…
- [Incident 20010901023099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010901023099I), Sep 1, 2001: Beech T34B (N234WP), Batavia, OH, Minor damage. (-23) On 09-01-01 the pilot departed wright patterson air force base with intent to perform a touch and go landing at Clermont County Airport. After an…
- [Accident 19980514009239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980514009239A), May 14, 1998: Beech T34B (N9280Z), Montgomery, AL, Destroyed. On may 14, 1998, at 1657 CDT, a Beechcraft BE-45-T34B,operated under title 14 CFR part 91, collided with the ground, a tree, and a chevrolet van in the bx and…
- [Accident 19970925028979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970925028979A), Sep 25, 1997: Beech T34B (N777SU), Freemont, MI, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Low approach, pulled up, turned, stalled. Impacted burst into flames. (-23) witnesses stated they saw the T-34 aircraft takeoff and fly the full length of the…
- [Accident 19950316004579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950316004579A), Mar 16, 1995: Beech T34B (N1440L), Lakehurst, NJ, Destroyed. Night takeoff into poor visibility. Student allowed descent into trees on downwind. CFI failed to timely act.
- [Incident 19930615026669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930615026669I), Jun 15, 1993: Beech T34B (N9280Z), Olathe, KS, Minor damage. On short final the aircraft dragged a wingtip on grass shore of threshold. Aircraft landed safely.
- [Incident 19900124004129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900124004129I), Jan 24, 1990: Beech T34B (N46875), China Lake, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft landed with gear up. With select gear down the landing gear not extended.
- [Accident 19860608022109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860608022109A), Jun 8, 1986: Beech T34B (N544E), Rome, GA, Destroyed. Pilot retracted flaps early and stalled aircraft into the ground. Density altitude was high.
- [Accident 19841112061469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841112061469A), Nov 12, 1984: Beech T34A (N5543), Bedford, IL, Destroyed. Low flight over river, propeller strike, subsequent power loss. Landed in bean field, hit drainage ditch.
- [Incident 19830330016989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830330016989I), Mar 30, 1983: Beech T34B (N5933), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. Distracted by a siphoning fuel tank. Landed gear up.
- [Accident 19810531035559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810531035559A), May 31, 1981: Beech T34B (N74195), Newcastle, IN, Destroyed. Struck wires. Crashed and burned while engaged in low-level acrobatics.
- [Incident 19810329027979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810329027979I), Mar 29, 1981: Beech T34B (N1870), Lancaster, CA, Minor damage. Right wing then left wing struck runway at level off in gusty wind condition.
- [Accident 19800927048399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800927048399A), Sep 27, 1980: Beech T34B (N46939), Giddings, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. VFR pilot lost control of airplane in IMC. Airframe parts separated in flight due to tension overloads.
- [Incident 19800810080939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800810080939I), Aug 10, 1980: Beech T34B (N43858), Folkston, GA, Minor damage. Siphoning in flight due to improperly placed fuel cap. Inoperative fuel gauges.
- [Accident 19800526015529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800526015529A), May 26, 1980: Beech D45 (N4900S), Stone Mountain, GA, Substantial damage. Too low on final approach. Advanced throttle rapidly. Engine hesitated. Struck trees short of runway.
- [Incident 19791202048379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791202048379I), Dec 2, 1979: Beech T34A (N43858), Mcclenney, FL, Minor damage. While attempting landing on grass strip, pilot let airspeed get too slow, touched down short, collapsed nose gear.
- [Incident 19790629017859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790629017859I), Jun 29, 1979: Beech T34B (N90594), Humacao, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. Hard landing damaged prop and nose gear
- [Incident 19780612045429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780612045429I), Jun 12, 1978: Beech D45 (N8260E), Ashland, VA, Substantial damage. Pilot failed to extend the landing gear before touchdown.
- [Accident 19780608025209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780608025209A), Jun 8, 1978: Beech T34B (N31810), Dillwyn, VA, Substantial damage. Nav equip weak,erratic.r fuel gage read 8-10 gl when empty.VFR crcountry.
- [Accident 19750715024059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750715024059A), Jul 15, 1975: Beech D45 (N4900S), Marietta, GA, Substantial damage. Collided with N2912Y substantial dmg. Plt aware of poor braking bfr flt to Dobbins.
- [Accident 19731119041131A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731119041131A), Nov 19, 1973: Beech D45 (N14514), Kinston, NC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Flt underneath N4738C to vis inspect ldg gr. Vert stab and attached rudder separated entrd spin.
- [Accident 19730621017829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730621017829A), Jun 21, 1973: Beech D45 (N10338), NY, Substantial damage

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 97ZZZX4437](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4437), Sep 1, 1997: FUEL LINE. BLOCKED. GENERAL - APPLIES TO ALL AIRCRAFT. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING FUEL SYSTEM FOR LEFT AND RIGHT TANK, UNEVEN FUEL FLOW, FOUND PIECE OF AFTER-MARKET 6 INCH ROUND GAS TA
- [SDR 95ZZZX3243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3243), Jun 5, 1995: LOCK NUT. LOOSE. AFTER SHUT DOWN, THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE STARTED. NO FUEL PRESSURE COULD BE PRODUCED. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE LOCK NUT RETAINING THE MIXTURE ARM O

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