# NTSB investigations: Beech E33

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 ANC26LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA060.md): Beech E33 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 13, 2026 · N8475N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA25LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA157.md): Beech E33 · Lenoir, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2025 · N7697N · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s inadequate annual inspection of the airplane and failure to comply with an applicable airworthiness directive, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA675](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA675.md): Beech E33 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2012 · N7133N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.
- [NTSB WPR12FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA012.md): Beech E33 · Daggett, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N7011N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of a connecting rod, and the pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a sudden maneuver to avoid power lines during the descent, which resulted in an unrecoverable aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.…
- [NTSB MIA99LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA145.md): Beech E33 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1999 · N7204N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in the airplane departing the runway, and subsequently impacting with an airport sign.
- [NTSB LAX93FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA118.md): Beech E33 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1993 · N7882R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement which resulted in his attempt to perform aerobatics at night in hilly terrain at an altitude inadequate for terrain clearance.
- [NTSB DEN90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA183.md): Beech E 33 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N7155N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select the right tank prior to the approach resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI89IA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89IA180.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-80 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N490AA · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The failure of the controller to clarify the confusing communications, to correct the pilot's misinterpretation of the instructions being given, and the failure of the supervisor to properly monitor the situation. Factors related to the incident were the…
- [NTSB DEN89FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA152.md): Beech E33 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N20CF · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, his premature rotation for takeoff and subsequent failure to obtain or maintain sufficient speed to climb, and his failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient rwy remaining). Contributing factors were: the…
- [NTSB LAX89LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA097.md): Beech E33 · Parlier, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1989 · N8403N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to continue to the destination airport after encountering a restrictionof fuel flow from the right tank and subsequent fuel starvation when the left tank emptied. Contributing factors were the blocked fuel vent…
- [NTSB LAX85FVA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FVA05.md): Beech E-33 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 16, 1985 · N3493A · Substantial damage
  > The acft dragged the tail and crashed in a plowed field about 1/4 mile east of the takeoff rwy. The plt said the acft became 'squirrely' on the rwy and went left off the rwydespite her application of rt rudder tracks showed that the acft left rwy after 250 ft…
- [NTSB FTW83FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA221.md): Beech E33 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1983 · N8314N · Substantial damage
  > The eng failed in flt & the acft crashed 1 mi short of rwy 18 during an emergency landing into mathis arpt. The acft's fuselage was streaked with fresh oil. The rigid oil pressure line, extending from the eng to the firewall, failed due tofatigue cracking…
- [NTSB FTW83LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA064.md): Beech E33 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1982 · N7873R · Substantial damage
  > During the landing roll, all three of the landing gear retracted as the pilot was applying brakes to turn off at the first exit. FAA inspectors found the landing gear handle in the down position with the circuit breaker popped. The flaps were also found in…
- [NTSB MIA79FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA032.md): Beech E33 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 26, 1978 · N1043A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FLG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLG24.md): Beech E33 · St Matthews, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1977 · N7842R · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75DEM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEM14.md): Beech E33 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1975 · N7162N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71II029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71II029.md): Beech E33 · Washington, DC · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 9, 1970 · N5475U · Minor damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCG02.md): Beech E33 · Bolivar, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1970 · N7873R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70DFD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70DFD25.md): Beech E33 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1970 · N8385N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0395.md): Beech E33 · Milan, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 25, 1969 · N8314N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70A0026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70A0026.md): Beech E33 · Carson City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 10, 1969 · N7693N · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD70A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70A0005.md): Beech 35-E33 · Jarrettsville, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 20, 1969 · N8366N · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69D0231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0231.md): Beech E33 · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 16, 1969 · N7192N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0198.md): Beech E33 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1968 · N7135N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0578.md): Cessna 180A · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1968 · N2603 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage

## 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 ('1151422'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=1151422

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