Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech D18S

39 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech D18S. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

19642026
Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech D18S per year, 1964–2026: 39 cases
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('1151004'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB MIA87FA259Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Miami, FLWitnesses observed the aircraft taxi to the end of runway 27R and positioned so the tail was out in the overrun area. Witnesses further stated the aircraft appeared to take an overly long takeoff roll before lifting off. After lift off, the aircraft pitched…Sep 25, 1987 · N76Q · DestroyedNTSB DEN87MA168Accident · 10 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Lakeside, MTThe plt borrowed the acft to fly a musical group to kalispell for a pvt engagement at Lakeside, MT, which was aprx 15 mi south of the arpt. That evening, the group boarded the acft for the return flt. After takeoff, the acft was seen flying at low alt in the…Jul 5, 1987 · N132E · DestroyedNTSB ATL85FA283Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Huntington, WVThe acft contacted the terrain with the left wing tip, cartwheeled and came to rest inverted during an ILS rwy 12 apch at Huntington (hts). Minimum apch visibility for the ILS is 3/4 of a mile. While en route the plt was informed the hts visibility was 1/8 of…Sep 25, 1985 · N25Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW84FA086Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Brownsville, TXThe plt had just taken off at night on a flt to Mexico when he declared an intent to return & land with some unspecified emergency. While he was using his radio, the sound of both engs, running at hi power, was audible. When asked if he required assistance,…Dec 6, 1983 · N44609 · DestroyedNTSB LAX80FA033Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Honolulu, HIJan 8, 1980 · N641E · DestroyedNTSB IAD79FA050Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech D-18 · Charleston, WVMay 25, 1979 · N1812D · DestroyedNTSB MIA79FA041Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech D-18S · Kenansville, FLJan 16, 1979 · N80W · DestroyedNTSB DCA78AA024Accident · 6 fatalClosedBeech D18S · San Juan, PRSep 26, 1978 · N500L · DestroyedNTSB MIA78FA076Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech D-18S · Ocala, FLApr 30, 1978 · N800WM · DestroyedNTSB CHI78FA027Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech D18 · Whitelake, MIMar 14, 1978 · N427Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW77FRG27Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Mc Allen, TXFeb 19, 1977 · N762D · DestroyedNTSB FTW76FRG54Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Mcallen, TXMay 18, 1976 · N5302U · DestroyedNTSB NYC76AN060Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Bloserville, PADec 24, 1975 · N91A · DestroyedNTSB MIA76AM015Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech D18S · 20-15n 73-37w (Atlantic Ocean)Aug 8, 1975 · N80006 · DestroyedNTSB LAX75AL028Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Tustin, CANov 22, 1974 · N2085D · DestroyedNTSB NYC73AN148Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Feeding Hill, MAJun 2, 1973 · N8615A · DestroyedNTSB MIA73AM081Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Paris, TNFeb 7, 1973 · N80042 · DestroyedNTSB LAX73FUJ41Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Wh.Mtn Lake, AZNov 18, 1972 · N5299C · DestroyedNTSB MIA72AM132Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Nashville, TNJun 10, 1972 · N7526 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA72AZ008Accident · 8 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Molokai, HIFeb 22, 1972 · N5642V · DestroyedNTSB CHI72AC065Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Jackson, MIFeb 16, 1972 · N80398 · DestroyedNTSB FTW72AF009Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Loreauville, LAAug 1, 1971 · N296RB · DestroyedNTSB CHI72AC005Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Toledo, OHJul 8, 1971 · N74D · DestroyedNTSB CHI71AC008Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech D-18-S · Manitou Bch, MIJul 27, 1970 · N332R · DestroyedNTSB CHI70A0023Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Madison, WINov 1, 1969 · N106H · DestroyedNTSB MIA70A0032Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Macon, GAOct 17, 1969 · N5000S · DestroyedNTSB NYC70A0014Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Jersey Shore, PAJul 27, 1969 · N319 · DestroyedNTSB CHI68A0096Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech D18 · Marshfield, WIMay 15, 1968 · N1977D · DestroyedNTSB MKC68A0048Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Grand Island, NEJan 29, 1968 · N277W · DestroyedNTSB DIA67A0016Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Baltimore, MDMay 2, 1967 · N44596 · DestroyedNTSB ANC67A0055Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Kodiak, AKMar 16, 1967 · N80194 · DestroyedNTSB FTW67A0082Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Dallas, TXFeb 10, 1967 · N7388 · DestroyedNTSB NYC67A0098Accident · 9 fatalClosedBeech D18S · New Shrewsbury, NJJan 5, 1967 · N2045D · DestroyedNTSB MIA67A0056Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Heflin, ALNov 2, 1966 · N411Z · DestroyedNTSB FTW66A0100Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Houston, TXMay 11, 1966 · N189L · DestroyedNTSB LAX66A0017Accident · 8 fatalClosedBeech C-45H · Lakewood, CAAug 7, 1965 · N88Q · DestroyedNTSB LAX65A0062Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeechcraft D18S · Elko, NVJan 24, 1965 · N5970C · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X3890Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeechcraft D18S · Victoria, TXSep 9, 1964 · N220J · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X0447Accident · 10 fatalClosedBeechcraft D18S · Gainesville, FLFeb 3, 1964 · N2999 · Destroyed