# Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech A45

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR24FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA184.md): Beech A45 · Deer Harbor, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 7, 2024 · N268AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at low level, and his misjudged entry altitude for the maneuver, which resulted in impact with water.
- [NTSB ERA17FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA107.md): Beech A45 · Climax, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2017 · N3434G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to ensure that the throttle and fuel metering unit AN "B" nut was secured, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight and a subsequent collision with trees while attempting to land after sunset.
- [NTSB WPR13FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA284.md): Beech A45 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2013 · N434M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's loss of control during an emergency descent following a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/mechanic's incorrect assembly of the No. 6 cylinder at the last cylinder change, which…
- [NTSB DEN05FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA032.md): Beech A45 · Montgomery, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2004 · N141SW · Destroyed
  > the in-flight separation of the left wing as a result of extensive fatigue cracking throughout the wing carry-through structure.
- [NTSB FTW04FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA025.md): Beech A45 · Montgomery, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2003 · N44KK · Destroyed
  > The non-compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives which required wing spar inspections, and the continued operation of the aircraft beyond the compliance time extension granted as per the approved alternate means of compliance (AMOC). Also causal…
- [NTSB MIA01FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA119.md): Beech A-45/T-34A · Claxton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2001 · N340JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed while performing an emergency landing after having just taken off with an unsecured fuel cap, which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees.
- [NTSB ATL99FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA072.md): Beech T-34A · Rydal, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1999 · N140SW · Destroyed
  > Fracture of the wing spar as a result of fatigue cracking that occurred over an unknown number of flights and flight hours with a wing loading spectrum not anticipated during design of the airplane. This report was modified on November 2, 2005.
- [NTSB ATL89FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA175.md): Beech A45 · Troy, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N7973A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the airplane flight controls during a aerobatic maneuver at low altitude due to his lack of aerobatic experience. A contributing factor was the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to perform the maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX87LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA325.md): Beech A45 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1987 · N34GL · Substantial damage
  > During an airshow performance, the acft collided with the terrain in a near vertical attitude. The maneuver the plt was to perform was a cuban eight. The first half of the maneuver was flown correctly, however, during the second half of it the acft remained…
- [NTSB LAX85FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA214.md): Beech A45 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1985 · N7GN · Destroyed
  > The plt was flying to his home arpt under visual flight rules (VFR) from his place of employment when he encountered low ceilings & visibilities. He contd at low alt along an interstate highway toward his original destination. A witness reported that the plt…
- [NTSB MIA78FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA044.md): Beech A45 · Moultrie, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1978 · N7747C · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC76AA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA096.md): Beech A-45 · Summit Lake, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 11, 1976 · N1406Z · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76AF029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF029.md): Beech A45 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 9, 1975 · N8PW · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75AN112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN112.md): Beech A45 · Southport, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 29, 1975 · N1061X · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75AF067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF067.md): Cessna 177RG · Tomball, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 24, 1975 · N1951Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75AF056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF056.md): Beech T-34A · Granbury, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 1, 1975 · N7829C · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK70AP055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70AP055.md): Beech T-34A · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 9, 1970 · N7721B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC6.A0026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC6.A0026.md): Beech T-34A · Glencoe, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 16, 1968 · N10586 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC68F0330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0330.md): Beech T-34 · Butler, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 15, 1967 · N9182R · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN65A0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN65A0070.md): Beechcraft T-34A · Glendale, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 8, 1965 · N12254 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX65A0058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65A0058.md): Beechcraft T34A · Wrightwood, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 31, 1964 · N5506V · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X2756](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2756.md): Beechcraft A45 · Anadarko, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 11, 1964 · N9191R · Destroyed

## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1152006'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=1152006

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