# NTSB investigations: Beech 58 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. Page 3 of 6 · 288 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA99FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA219.md): Beech B-58 · Panacea, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N24DB · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive speed and extended touchdown point during landing resulting in an inability to stop the airplane within the length of the wet, grass runway, and the subsequent on-ground collision with the airport fence and trees. - [NTSB LAX99FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA242.md): Beech 58 · Hilo, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N971GA · Destroyed > The pilot's improper fuel system modifications resulting in inadequate fuel flow to the left engine during a critical phase of flight. Factors in the accident were the operation at an over gross weight condition with a CG more than 2 inches aft of the rear… - [NTSB ATL99FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA102.md): Beech BE-58 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1999 · N17915 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures that resulted in the uncontrolled collision with trees. - [NTSB ATL99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA069.md): Beech 58 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1999 · N80UL · Substantial damage > The pilot's inflight decision to land on a runway with a strong cross wind, rather then on a runway into the wind. A factor was the strong cross wind conditions. - [NTSB LAX99LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA130.md): Beech 58 · Atwater, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1999 · N6BY · Substantial damage > the failure of the student to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB MIA99LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA106.md): Beech 58 · St Croix · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1999 · N6CH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. - [NTSB FTW99FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA044.md): Beech 58 · Newcastle, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1998 · N1826S · Destroyed > the pilot's loss of control due to his inadvertent encounter with severe turbulence and wind shear during an instrument approach. Factors contributing to the accident were the severe turbulence and the wind shear. - [NTSB CHI99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA045.md): Beech 58 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N7278R · Substantial damage > the elevator control system jammed for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA99LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA020.md): Beech BE-58 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1998 · N31CE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was down resulting in a wheels up landing. - [NTSB CHI98FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA349.md): Beech 58 · Oakdale, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · N4574Q · Destroyed > The installation of the door seal inflation system by company personnel. An additional cause was the emergency procedures not followed by the pilot-in-command. A contributing factor was the trees. - [NTSB MIA98WA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA194.md): Beech BE58 · Belize City, Belize · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 8, 1998 · N9025V · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW98FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA192.md): Beech BE-58 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N60UU · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night conditions, overcast skies, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB IAD98FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA047.md): Beech 58 · Columbus, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N258B · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate planned approach and his failure to follow wake turbulence avoidance procedures by not staying above the glide-path of the preceding Boeing 757, which resulted in a vortex turbulence encounter. Contributing to the accident was the wake… - [NTSB FTW98LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA148.md): Beech 58 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1998 · N9239Q · Substantial damage > The total failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly for reasons undetermined. - [NTSB CHI98FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA028.md): Beech BE 58 · New Berlin, IL · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1997 · N472TL · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to separation of the left engine's number 2 connecting rod as a result of fatigue failure. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB FTW97LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA367.md): Beech 58 · Mora, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1997 · N365C · Destroyed > loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reason(s). Related factors were: that the power loss occurred above the airplane's single engine service ceiling (at high density altitude), and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA211.md): Beech 58 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N22SS · Substantial damage > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to an attempted takeoff in an airplane without an elevator installed. - [NTSB MIA97LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA001.md): Beech 58 · Jackson, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1996 · N4178S · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an in flight collision with the runway. A factor in this accident was the pilot diverted his attention away from flying the airplane to fix his shoe lace. - [NTSB MIA96LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA174.md): Beech 58 · Kinston, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1996 · N23806 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain minimum descent altitude (MDA) during approach because of fatigue. - [NTSB FTW96FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA267.md): Beech 58 · Castle Rock, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1996 · N94ZR · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from terrain, while reversing course to exit adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (thunderstorm, low ceiling and reduced… - [NTSB LAX96LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA198.md): Beech 58 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N58KD · Substantial damage > an interruption of fuel flow to the right engine for undetermined nonmechanical reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to keep the right engine's propeller feathered which reduced the airplane single engine performance capabilities. - [NTSB CHI96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA081.md): Beech 58 · Yipsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1996 · N4108S · Substantial damage > was the pilot not maintaining visual separation with the parked airplanes. A factor in this accident was the pilot's over- confidence in his personal ability to taxi onto the parking ramp with the snowfall he was encountering. - [NTSB FTW96FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA100.md): Beech 58 · Atkins, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1996 · N3010W · Destroyed > Continued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above mountainous/hilly terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: low ceiling, fog, and high terrain in the area of the… - [NTSB CHI96LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA057.md): Beech 58 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1995 · N222RB · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's abrupt maneuvering during the circling approach. The factors involved were the airframe ice and fog. - [NTSB BFO96FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA022.md): Beech 58 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N721MD · Destroyed > the pilot's improper IFR procedure, by failing to maintain a positive rate of climb (and terrain clearance) after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the lack of visual references over water and under overcast cloud conditions. - [NTSB MIA95FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA239.md): Beech 58 · Greer, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N4095A · Destroyed > operation of the aircraft by the pilot with a known deficiency (failed mixture control linkage in the right engine), which resulted in loss of power in the right engine; and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the initial climb after… - [NTSB NYC95FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA188.md): Beech 58 · Mapleton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N168CG · Destroyed > The pilot inadvertently shut down the right engine and feathered the propeller after a loss of power in the left engine, and he failed to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the ground. A factor relating… - [NTSB MIA95FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA154.md): Beech 58 · Orlando, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N4403Q · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the landing gear was retracted following loss of power in one engine resulting in the aircraft being unable to climb and clear trees in the aircraft's flight path. - [NTSB NYC95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA098.md): Beech 58 · Columbus, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1995 · N4575S · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane's fuel quantity, resulting in a complete loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent night forced landing and collision with the terrain. - [NTSB CHI95LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA109.md): Beech 58 · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N930DP · Substantial damage > the failure of the landing gear bushing for the actuator worm gear which resulted in both the normal and emergency gear extension systems being inoperative. - [NTSB SEA95FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA010.md): Beech 58 Foxstar · Shaw Island, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1994 · N333KS · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff and initial climb, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's improper decision to take off on an unlighted… - [NTSB CHI95FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA011.md): Beech 58 · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N258CH · Destroyed > the pilot-in-command's failure to obtain/maintain clearance. Factors were a dark night, low ceiling, high terrain, and weather service not used by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB ATL94FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA099.md): Beech 58 · Monroe, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1994 · N66Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection. - [NTSB ATL94FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA071.md): Beech 58TC · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1994 · N200DL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the base turn. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight, high winds with gusts at the airport, and the pilot's diverted attention due to the open baggage door. - [NTSB BFO94FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA032.md): Beech BE-58 · Newtown, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1994 · N555AC · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disorientated in night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation, his lack of… - [NTSB BFO94LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA018.md): Beech 58 · Stowe, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1993 · N4VG · Destroyed > The pilot did not follow the emergency procedure after loss of power in the right engine, by failing to feather the right engine and failing to maintain minimum single-engine control speed. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the pilot to adhere… - [NTSB NYC94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA016.md): Beech 58 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N13AK · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the landing gear lever during the landing roll, resulting in the retraction of the landing gear on the runway. - [NTSB FTW93LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA237.md): Beech 58 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1993 · N7222V · Substantial damage > The inadvertent landing gear retraction by the pilot. A factor was the pilot's negative habit interference. - [NTSB CHI93FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA238.md): Beech 58 · Beardstown, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N120TW · Destroyed > the pilot-in-command's continued VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were the fog, drizzle, and an abrupt maneuver by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB DEN93FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA052.md): Beech 58 · Telluride, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1993 · N5650N · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot-in-command to plan and/or assure selection of an altitude/course combination that would provide terrain clearance, and failure of the other (second) pilot to adequately monitor the situation. Darkness, high (mountainous) terrain, and… - [NTSB LAX93FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA186.md): Beech 58 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1993 · N158WB · Destroyed > The pilots improper preflight inspection, his failure to compeltely secure the aft utility door, and his failure to reconfigure the trim tabs to a takeoff setting. The utility door's sudden opening just after rotation and the effect of the nose up trim… - [NTSB ATL93LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA063.md): Beech 58 · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1993 · N8555R · Substantial damage > The intentional operation of the aircraft with a partial failure of the brake system and the failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors in the accident were the sunglare and the partial loss of the aircraft brake system. - [NTSB FTW93FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA103.md): Beech 58 · Grants, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N4320W · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the selection of an altitude that would not provide terrain clearance along his planned route. Factors were the dark night conditions and the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB DEN93LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA020.md): Beech 58 · Ft Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N21BW · Substantial damage > Failure by the pilot to follow IFR procedures in not executing a missed approach when he arrived at the runway threshold with improper alignment and improper descent rate for landing. A factor was: marginal weather conditions. - [NTSB ATL93FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA028.md): Beech 58 · West Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1992 · N9321Q · Destroyed > The pilot's continued operation with known deficient equipment, his improper descent, and his failure to perform a missed approach. A factor was the operator's inadequate surveillance of the pilot's procedures and the maintenance of the airplane. - [NTSB SEA93T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93T%23A01.md): Beech 58 · Bates, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N358K · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA019.md): Beech 58 · Rives, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N101KH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow instrument procedures while conducting an instrument approach which resulted in the collision with trees; the pilot descended below the minimum descent altitude. - [NTSB NYC92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA138.md): Beech 58 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N38CL · Substantial damage > An encounter with windshear which resulted in the airplane landing hard and short of the runway. A factor related to the accident was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB BFO92FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA109.md): Beech 58 · Denver, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1992 · N66829 · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. The weather conditions were factors that contributed to the accident. - [NTSB SEA92FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA154.md): Beech 58 · Pierce, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N23LB · Destroyed > Inflight loss of control when aircraft control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: flight into known adverse weather and thunderstorm activity. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=1152740&page=4 ## 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 ('1152740')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=1152740&page=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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