Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech E18S
66 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech E18S. 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
| 1964 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 4 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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 ('1151006', '1151007'))
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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 ('1151006', '1151007'))
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NTSB CEN26FA275Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech E18S · Guymon, OKOn August 2, 2026, about 1608 central daylight time (CDT), a Beech E18S airplane, N210Q, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Guymon, Oklahoma. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ERA11FA274Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Miami Gardens, FLThe pilot’s improper response to a loss of power in the No. 2 engine and his failure to ensure that the airplane was airworthy. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate engine maintenance by the operator's maintenance personnel.NTSB CEN09FA518Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s lack of experience flying the accident make and model of airplane, which led to a loss of control while maneuvering to return to the airport. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC02FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Juneau, AKThe pilot's excessive loading of the airplane that precipitated an inadvertent stall/mush during the initial climb.NTSB NYC01FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Wash. Ct. House, OHAn undetermined event, which resulted in an off airport landing. A factor in this accident was the night light condition.NTSB NYC97FA057Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-18S · Mabie, WVThe pilot's disregard of the preflight weather briefing for severe weather along his route of flight, and his departure into the known and forecasted severe weather. A factor in the accident was the inadequate FAA oversight of the operator, which fostered an…NTSB SEA95FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Butte, MTThe pilot's failure to follow the IFR procedure by not maintaining the proper altitude prior to the initial appraoch fix. Factors to the accident were dark night conditions and a low ceiling.NTSB CHI95LA053Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Kansas City, MOFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) conditions, the accumulation of airframe/wing ice, the pilot's improper use of…NTSB CHI93FA193Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Ypsilanti, MIThe pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight preparation, false indication (on/off) of attitude indicator, and attitude indicator switched off. Factors were fog, low ceiling, the pilot-in-command's improper use of the attitude indicator, and his lack of total…NTSB CHI93FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-18S · Lone Rock, WIwas a pre-mature extension of the landing gear by the pilot which resulted in the inability of the pilot to maintain the minimum descent altitude. Factors related to the accident were the loose cylinder and loss of oil.NTSB BFO93FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Lemont, PAImproper inflight planning decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach. Factors related to the accident were darkness, adverse weather conditions, and high terrain.NTSB LAX92MA184Accident · 9 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBeech E18S · Mount Haleakala, HIThe captain's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions that obscured rising mountainous terrain and his failure to properly use available navigational information to remain clear of the island of maui. Contributing to the…NTSB ATL90FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Greenwood, SCThe pilot's improper emergency procedure by shutting down the wrong engine, which resulted in a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the number three intake valve in the right engine due to fatigue, and trees in the emergency…NTSB CHI88FA075Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Warren, MIThe flt was an air taxi cargo flt carrying truck parts. After takeoff, the twr asked the plt if he was in difficulty and the plt replied 'roger' and requested a change of flt plan. The acft was seen flying erratically just above the tree tops. The acft…NTSB MKC88FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Vienna, MOThe plt rcvd a wx briefing bfr starting a ngt cargo opn in known icing conds. Bfr the flt, a line serviceman noticed ice on the acft's wings & suggested its removal, but the plt declined. Aprx 45 min after tkof, the plt rprtd to ARTCC that a de-ice boot had…NTSB CHI87FA085Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Quincy, ILThe acft, at near gross weight (CG unknown), was on initial climb after takeoff. A witness reported that engines soundednormal. At about 400 ft AGL the acft was reported to pitch up about 10 degrees, then level off and enter a left turn. The acft made another…NTSB MKC87FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Texarkana, ARThe airplane was on a positioning flight so it would be in place for an early Monday morning freight run. Pilot called for missed approach and after receiving clearance, declared he was in VFR conditions and thought he would land on rwy 31. During a turn, the…NTSB DCA85AA026Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBeech E18S · Birmingham, ALAt 2045 the military flt, dixie 06, contacted Birmingham apch & obtained clearance for a low apch followed by a full-stop lndg on rwy 05. At 2053, dixie 06 reported a 4 mile final for a low apch to the local controller. At 2054:19, the local controller…NTSB MIA81FA008Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Gainesville, FLNTSB MIA80FA022Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Orlando, FLNTSB NYC79FA103Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Suffield, CTNTSB CHI79FA049Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Burton, OHNTSB MKC79FA026Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Cedar Rapids, IANTSB LAX77FA065Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Catalina Is, CANTSB CHI77FA048Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Springfield, OHNTSB IAD76AI096Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Covington, TNNTSB CHI76AC052Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Burlington, WINTSB MKC76AK033Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Kansas City, MONTSB FTW76AF044Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Missing AircraftNTSB NYC76AN038Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Charlotte, NCNTSB CHI75AC097Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Toledo, OHNTSB FTW75AF069Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Claude, TXNTSB IAD75AI058Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Salisbury, MDNTSB CHI75AC074Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Argos, INNTSB NYC75FEE52Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Wheeling, ILNTSB MKC75AK046Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Dodge City, KSNTSB CHI75AC048Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Rockford, ILNTSB CHI74AC099Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech D18S · Detroit, MINTSB MKC74AK028Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Muscatine, IANTSB FTW74AF017Accident · 6 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Natchitoches, LANTSB FTW73AF071Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Tyler, TXNTSB MKC73AK064Accident · 6 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Davenport, IANTSB MIA73RM094Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Grn Trtl C, Burkina FasoNTSB CHI73AC076Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Missing AircraftNTSB NYC73AN045Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Newark, NJNTSB MIA73AM031Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Sumter, SCNTSB CHI72AC102Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Cleveland, OHNTSB MKC72AK064Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Winfield, KSNTSB NYC72AN121Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Skaneateles, NYNTSB DCA72AZ004Accident · 16 fatalClosedBeech E18S · Peoria, IL