# Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech 58P 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 CEN26FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA005.md): Beech 58P · Williston, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 5, 2025 · N121GJ · Destroyed > On October 5, 2025, at 1610 eastern daylight time, a Beech 58P airplane, N121GJ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Williston, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CEN23FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA139.md): Beech 58P · Lubbock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 17, 2023 · N2061K · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to ensure a proper fuel selector position before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after the loss of left engine… - [NTSB CEN19LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA049.md): Beech 58 · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2018 · N6745V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the instrument approach which led to an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA11FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA107.md): Beech 58P · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2011 · N48TS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB DEN08WA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08WA052.md): Beech 58P · Cherbourg, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 23, 2008 · N2326Y · Destroyed - [NTSB DFW07FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA084.md): Beech 58P · Marietta, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2007 · N584DP · Destroyed > The pilot's improper landing flare. A contributing factor was the premature touchdown in an area of rising terrain. - [NTSB DFW06FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA186.md): Beech BE58P · Jeanerette, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2006 · N158LW · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather condition and his delayed attempt to abort the landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing thunderstorm. - [NTSB SEA06FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA054.md): Beech 58P · Bow, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N469MD · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the climb to cruise. Contributing factors included a loss of engine power to the right engine folowing a turbocharger failure, instrument meteorological and dark night conditions. - [NTSB DEN04FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA109.md): Beech 58P · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N69CL · Destroyed > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin. Clouds and the pilot's diverted attention were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI03FA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA296.md): Beech 58P · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2003 · N285V · Destroyed > The continued descent below minimum descent altitude and the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot during approach to the airport. The low ceiling was a contributing factor. - [NTSB ATL03FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA115.md): Beech 58P · Memphis, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N36TL · Substantial damage > An encounter with wake turbulence on approach, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain control and subsequent in-flight collision with the ground. - [NTSB NYC02FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA178.md): Beechcraft 58P · Swanzey, NH · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N6688D · Destroyed > **This report was modified on 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information.** the pilot's improper preflight planning and his decision to depart with known landing gear system mechanical deficiencies, which resulted in a… - [NTSB MIA00FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA265.md): Beech 58P · Brookhaven, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N58PB · Destroyed > The poor in-flight planning/decision by the pilot for flying a close-in downwind leg, improper aircraft handling by the pilot for his executing a 70-75 degree angle of bank turning base to final while circling to land, and inadvertent stall/mush of the… - [NTSB MIA00FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA221.md): Beech 58 · Hernando, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2000 · N158MT · Destroyed > The arcing of an electrical wire behind the instrument panel and the associated cracking of fuel and oil lines. Also causal was the pilot's inappropriate remedial action not in accordance with the emergency checklist. - [NTSB SEA99FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA027.md): Beech 58P · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1999 · N700LF · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from hilly terrain while maneuvering below a low ceiling. Factors include a dark night, a low ceiling, fog, and hilly terrain. - [NTSB FTW97FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA299.md): Beech 58P · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1997 · N258W · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures; and his failure to maintain proper altitude, while executing a missed approach from an attempted ILS approach. Related factors included: low ceiling, rain, fog, the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability,… - [NTSB LAX95GA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95GA219.md): Douglas C-54G · Ramona, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N4989P · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Inadequate visual lookout by the Beech 58P pilot, and the operator's inadequate procedures concerning 360-degree overhead approaches. - [NTSB SEA95FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA017.md): Beech 58P · Great Falls, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1994 · N180PB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor to the accident was: inadequate aircraft preflight. - [NTSB ATL92FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA139.md): Beech 58P · Greenville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1992 · N3810L · Destroyed > Continued flight by the pilot into an area of known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the plane and overload failure of the stabilizers and wings. The adverse weather… - [NTSB LAX92FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA065.md): Beech 58P · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1991 · N766BA · Destroyed > **This report was modified on 4/21/2016. Please see the public docket for this accident for additional information.** the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and loss of airplane control during a circling approach… - [NTSB LAX91FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA143.md): Beech 58P · Vail, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1991 · N27L · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB LAX91FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA117.md): Beech 58P · Green Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1991 · N6666Q · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to his disregard for and poor evaluation of significant weather advisories forecasting adverse weather conditions along the route of flight and the pilot's decision to initiate the flight. - [NTSB MIA91FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA069.md): Beech 58P · Lantana, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1991 · N1802A · Destroyed > The pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed while performing a go around resulting in the airplane stalling and colliding with the ground in an uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB BFO90FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA002.md): Beech 58P · Nokesville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1989 · N86MC · Destroyed > Improper installation of the elevator trim actuators, and subsequent jamming of the elevator trim in a nose down trim position. - [NTSB MIA88FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA107.md): Beech 58P · Dunedin, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1988 · N444MB · Destroyed > Flt was being vectored for practice ILS approach in VFR conditions while the plt-in-command was receiving a biennial flt review. Radar data showed the acft constantly veering to the left off assigned heading and witnesses reported only hearing one engine… - [NTSB SEA88LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA043.md): Beech 58P · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1988 · N3689D · Destroyed > Acft collided with trees 1400 ft short of rwy during ILS approach. The acft was left of centerline and about 100 ft below glideslope at that time. Witnesses heard sounds of increased power and impact. When the approach clearance was given the wx was 1000 ft… - [NTSB DEN84FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA089.md): Beech 58P · Durango, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1984 · N6400E · Destroyed > When the plt called the fss at 1341 MST, he stated he had already received some 'real time' wx & requested only the wx at Durango & farmington, NM. He filed an IFR flt plan to Durango & took off at 1437. Drg arrival, the plt attempted to get into VFR… - [NTSB LAX81FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA085.md): Beech 58P · Redding, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 11, 1981 · N154Z · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW79FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA058.md): Beech BE-58P · Turpin, OK · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Mar 2, 1979 · N6050S · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI79FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA027.md): Beech 58P · Waukesha, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 27, 1979 · N9ZZ · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA78FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA030.md): Beech B-58P · Tylertown, MS · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jan 8, 1978 · N7264R · 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 ('1152744')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=1152744 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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