Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech G18S

15 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech G18S. 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 G18S per year, 1964–2026: 15 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 ('1151010'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN12FA534Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G18 - S · Taylorville, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and use the appropriate flaps setting during sport-parachuting operations, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…Aug 11, 2012 · N697Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA036Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 18G · Roosevelt Roads, PRThe pilot's improper planning/decision concerning separation of the left engine cowling. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations, and/or to ensure the airplane was loaded in accordance with company…Dec 11, 1996 · N353T · DestroyedNTSB ATL89FA098Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-18 · Covington, KYPilot attempted a takeoff with coating of frost on the airframe which resulted in a loss of lift during climbout.Mar 9, 1989 · N3281T · DestroyedNTSB CHI83FA381Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G18S · Evart, MIThe acft collided with a utility pole and a large tree during a forced landing after a power loss on takeoff. Witnesses heard the acft backfiring and the ground run was excessively long. Immediately after takeoff the acft went through the tops of pine trees.…Aug 11, 1983 · N400NA · DestroyedNTSB NYC81FA050Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech G18S · Hyannis, MAMay 23, 1981 · N75LA · DestroyedNTSB OAK79FA013Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech G18S · Sacramento, CAJan 4, 1979 · N104KC · DestroyedNTSB MKC79FA004Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech G18S · Hays, KSNov 16, 1978 · N901PC · DestroyedNTSB MIA77FA081Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech G18S · Aero Oasis Apt, FLAug 20, 1977 · N273V · DestroyedNTSB ANC76AA114Accident · 5 fatalClosedVolpar C18S · Dutch Harbor, AKJul 22, 1976 · N600WA · DestroyedNTSB CHI76AC065Accident · 7 fatalClosedBeech G-18S · West Chicago, ILMay 31, 1976 · N174YC · DestroyedNTSB MIA75AM066Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech G18S · Troy, ALMar 6, 1975 · N6614B · DestroyedNTSB LAX71AL060Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech G18S · Grnd Canyon, AZApr 16, 1971 · N318M · DestroyedNTSB MIA70A0014Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech C-45G · Brentwood, TNAug 22, 1969 · N311U · DestroyedNTSB NYC68A0107Accident · 7 fatalClosedBeech G18S · Weston, VTMar 19, 1968 · N172S · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X2869Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeechcraft G18S · Toadlena, NMJul 16, 1964 · N9423Y · Destroyed