# NTSB investigations: Beech C24R

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB LAX89LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA249.md): Beech C24R · Lower Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N18789 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to identify the sink rate soon enough to take corrective action.
- [NTSB LAX89LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA142.md): Beech C24R · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1989 · N23972 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot misjudged the landing. The pilot began his flare too high above the runway resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB BFO87LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA036.md): Beech C-24R · Chestertown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1987 · N18880 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot, unfamiliar with the airport, intended to perform a trial takeoff run to determine how the aircraft accelerated on the grass runway. During the trial run when the aircraft was about half way down the runway, the pilot felt the aircraft was ready to…
- [NTSB CHI87LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA095.md): Beech C24R · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1987 · N1824P · Substantial damage
  > Pilot flared too high on landing. Aircraft landed hard and nose wheel broke off.
- [NTSB MIA87LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA101.md): Beech C24R · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1987 · N18891 · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed in a river aprx 1 mile west of his alternate landing location after the eng quit while descending for an apch, due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC86LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA208.md): Beech C24R · Hartford, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1986 · N6637E · No damage
  > The Beech 24R pilot noticed a build-up of a substance on the windshield. He also experienced a problem controlling the propeller. He said upon landing he could not judge forward visibility and flared high (30-40 ft). The pilot reported that the aircraft…
- [NTSB LAX86FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA278.md): Beech C24R · Meyers, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1986 · N66287 · Destroyed
  > With a density altitude of about 8400 ft, and an aircraft near its max certificated gross weight, the plt & 3 pax departed on rwy 18. During takeoff either the pilot's door was not closed or it came open. The open door degraded the acft's climb performance.…
- [NTSB LAX85IA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85IA225.md): Beech C24R · Fresno, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1985 · N6041X · Minor damage
  > While ldg with a left quartering tailwind the student plt bounced the acft. He failed to go around as he had been instructed to do, & after the acft bounced 2 more times its nose gear collapsed. Damage to the acft was minor.
- [NTSB LAX85FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA111.md): Beech C24R · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1985 · N6020P · Substantial damage
  > An aborted takeoff was attempted by the plt when the acft failed to sustain flight. He landed on the side of the runway with one wheel in the grass and realized too late that normal braking was not sufficient to stop the landing roll before the acft went over…
- [NTSB LAX85LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA057.md): Beech C24R · Rialto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1984 · N60102 · Destroyed
  > At about 0730 PST, witnesses near the lytle creek ranger station, located northwest of Rialto, CA, heard an acft circling low in the area, then heard the sound of impact nearby. The wx at the time was described as overcast with zero visibility in fog & light…
- [NTSB LAX85IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85IA052.md): Beech C24R · Glendale, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1984 · N6713D · Minor damage
  > After a loss of eng power, the plt made a forced landing on a street. While landing, the tip of the vertical stabilizer snagged a guy wire which crossed the street. The aircraft owner stated that the electrical fuel pump needed a rotor & body kit. He…
- [NTSB DEN84LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA304.md): Beech C24R · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1984 · N6703W · Substantial damage
  > Plt calculated the flt to be 4 hours 33 minutes long and there were 5.2 hrs of fuel on board. Plt stated, en route he was requested to climb from 6,000 ft to 8,000 ft then to 9,000 which was performed at 'full power, fuel full burn.' Stronger headwinds were…
- [NTSB NYC84LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA246.md): Beech C24R · Newmarket, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1984 · N1857G · Substantial damage
  > Plt reported loss of power in flight and executed a forced landing in a wooded area. Reason for the power loss was not determined.
- [NTSB ATL84LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA146.md): Beech C-24R · Bedford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1984 · N1827Z · Substantial damage
  > The straight-in approach was high over the trees on the approach end of the rwy. The plt waited until he was 1/2 way down the 3000 ft rwy to reduce eng power to idle. The acft floated before dropping to the rwy & bouncing back into the air. Power was applied…
- [NTSB LAX84LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA146.md): Beech C-24-R · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1984 · N974V · Substantial damage
  > A rear seated passg reported that when the acft was about 50 ft AGL he heard the stall warning buzzer sound. Several seconds later acft hit the rwy in a near level attitude. The landing was described by the passgs as 'on the hard side.' Investigation revealed…
- [NTSB LAX84LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA093.md): Beech C24R · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N3824R · Substantial damage
  > Fire erupted in the eng compartment during the eng run-up. Investigaiton revealed that 7 of the 8 nuts securing the exhaust manifold to the cylinders were missing. The only nut present was loose but retained the #1 cyl exhaust tube. The #2 cyl exhaust tube,…
- [NTSB FTW84LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA025.md): Beech C24R · Prairie Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N23PS · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that about 15 min after takeoff, the radio & navigation equpment quit working. He decided to return to the arpt to land. However, when he tried to extend the gear, he could not get a safe gear down indication. There was heavy traffic, so he…
- [NTSB CHI83LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA276.md): Beech C24R · Saint Cloud, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1983 · N6718M · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff, the plt's door came open. He tried to close it, but was unable, so he turned back toward the arpt to land. While making a turn before landing, the eng lost power. Shortly after that, the acft started falling to the right & crashed. An…
- [NTSB ATL83LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA143.md): Beech C24R · Waycross, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1983 · N6009A · Destroyed
  > During flt, the plt encountered strong headwinds & decided to divert to Waycross, GA. While using fuel from the right tank, the engine quit due to fuel starvation. The plt stated that this surprised him since the right fuel gauge needle was only slightly…
- [NTSB MKC83LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA002.md): Beech C24R · Centerville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1982 · N525SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that the approach was a little high and fast, then the right tire blew out on touchdown. He stated that power was added to maintain directional control, and he was unable to stop at the end of the runway. However, witnesses indicated that…
- [NTSB DEN82DA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA172.md): Beech C24R · Palisade, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1982 · N18906 · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot, the flight departed the arapahoe airport with the fuel tanks half full because of passenger load factor. As the aircraft approached within 45 miles of the destination airport, the pilot switched from the right fuel tank to the left…
- [NTSB NYC82FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA199.md): Beech C24R · Trenton, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1982 · N18958 · Destroyed
  > During an approach to the mercer county airport at Trenton, n.j., the aircraft lost power and landed off airport in trees. The fuel selector was found positioned between left tank and off. The pilot attempted to fly to the runway, but unable. The aircraft…
- [NTSB LAX82DA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA204.md): Beech C-24R · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N6716T · Substantial damage
  > A witness observed the aircraft to pitch and roll while on final approach. At about 30-40 feet above the ground the nose pitched downward and the aircraft collided with the runway. Moderate turbulence and gusty winds were reported on final approach.
- [NTSB NYC82DA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA043.md): Beech C-24R · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 5, 1982 · N6135S · Substantial damage
  > The tower controller advised the flight while on base leg that the winds were from 300 degrees at 15 knots. This information was given at 1045 EST and was the last wind information given to the pilot before landing. According to the pilot moderate turbulence…
- [NTSB FTW81FPG63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPG63.md): Beech C24R · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1981 · N6014L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA054.md): Beech C24R · Snoqualmie Ps, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 29, 1981 · N6016S · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA138.md): Beech C24R · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 29, 1981 · N18919 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN81FTE64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTE64.md): Beech C24R · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1981 · N60129 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81DKJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DKJ13.md): Beech C-24R · Crestview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1981 · N5070M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FLG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLG15.md): Beech C24R · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1981 · N77VS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA043.md): Beech C24R · Leadville, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 13, 1981 · N5213M · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FQA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQA22.md): Beech C24R · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1981 · N24033 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEE10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEE10.md): Beech C24R · West Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1980 · N37329 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80DKJ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DKJ32.md): Beech C24R · Decatur, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1980 · N2225L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA111.md): Beech C24R · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 27, 1980 · N23988 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80DYA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYA23.md): Beech C24R · Soda Springs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1980 · N6021P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DER32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DER32.md): Beech C24R · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1980 · N2008Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA056.md): Beech C24R · Woodbridge, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 7, 1979 · N18969 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK79FVD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVD08.md): Beech C-24R · San Leandro, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1979 · N24040 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FTG02.md): Beech C24R · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1978 · N18950 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEE02.md): Beechcraft C24R · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1978 · N24023 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FCG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCG71.md): Beech C24R · Joplin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1978 · N18767 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FA049.md): Beech C-24R · Big Sur, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 8, 1978 · N23994 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC78FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78FA054.md): Beech C24R · Kenai, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1978 · N2230L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FER06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FER06.md): Beech C-24R · Camp Ripley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1977 · N18874 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK78X0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK78X0102.md): Beech C24R · Freemason Isl, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1977 · N24016 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FFA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FFA01-145310.md): Beech C24R · Meredith, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1977 · N2250L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA050.md): Beech C24R · Monroe, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 3, 1977 · N23969 · 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151254'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=1151254&page=2

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