Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech 76

18 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech 76. 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

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Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech 76 per year, 1978–2026: 18 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 ('1153005'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR18FA139Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Julian, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude above mountainous terrain while maneuvering during night conditions in an area prone to turbulence, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's…May 11, 2018 · N803FC · DestroyedNTSB NYC08FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Rome, GAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during a simulated engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of total experience as a multiengine flight instructor.Mar 21, 2008 · N184AA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Port Orange, FLThe flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Nov 1, 2006 · N6017U · DestroyedNTSB DFW05FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Conroe, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, the pilot's improper decision to secure the left engine, and his attempt to perform a single-engine go-around.Jun 9, 2005 · N819ER · DestroyedNTSB LAX02FA288Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20E · Carlsbad, CAfailure of the pilots of both airplanes to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see and avoid each other. A contributing factor was the failure of the controller to detect and resolve the conflict between the airplanes.Sep 17, 2002 · N7199U · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB DEN01FA096Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Gunnison, COintentional buzzing by both pilots and their failure to maintain clearance with transmission wires. A contributing factor was the sun glare.May 12, 2001 · N6002H · DestroyedNTSB FTW01FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Tulsa, OKthe instructor pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's minimum controllable airspeed during a single-engine go-around, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane. Contributory factors were the engine fire, the pilot's failure to follow the…Oct 31, 2000 · N23823 · DestroyedNTSB IAD99FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Dravosburg, PAThe pilot's failure to accurately calculate fuel required for the flight, and his decision not to divert for fuel prior to his intended destination. A factor in the accident was the pilot's over confidence in his ability to operate the airplane with minimal…Mar 15, 1999 · N6638C · DestroyedNTSB FTW98FA215Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Frisco, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control resulting in an inadvertent stall while performing simulated single engine maneuvers during a practical test for a multiengine rating.May 12, 1998 · N6701C · DestroyedNTSB CHI97FA290Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · West Lafayette, INthe inadvertent stall. A related factor was the instructor pilot's failure to ensure the elevator trim was reset for takeoff.Sep 12, 1997 · N18562 · DestroyedNTSB CHI97FA252Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · New Richmond, WIThe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action and the flight crew's lack of aircraft control. A factor was loss of control while maneuvering downwind by one of the pilot's.Aug 4, 1997 · N18960 · DestroyedNTSB BFO94FA120Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Elizabeth, PA1) The failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to provide adequate supervision of the dual student during a simulated single-engine approach, and 2) his failure to perform remedial action. This led to a loss of aircraft control in close proximity to the ground.…Jun 28, 1994 · N6004E · DestroyedNTSB LAX92FA389Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Mount Shasta, CAThe pilot's improper en route decision to alter his course and to proceed over a mountainous area with inadequate altitude to clear the rising terrain.Sep 17, 1992 · N5269M · DestroyedNTSB LAX88FA264Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Portola Valley, CAWhile dining with friends with whom he resided, the pilot told them that he was 'going flying'. At the completion of the flight he would fly over the house before he returned to palo alto airport (pao). The pilot twice circled the residence which is abt 7…Jul 20, 1988 · N2074M · DestroyedNTSB NYC84FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Beverly, MAA commercially rated plt (student) was receiving multi-eng training from an instructor plt (CFI). The student stated that on final apch to landing, he noticed the airspeed was slow when the CFI shut down the right eng by using the mixture control. The acft…Feb 22, 1984 · N60132 · DestroyedNTSB NYC83FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Moultonboro, NHAfter making an instrument acph to laconia, NH, the plt landed, phoned his wife & advised her of his intention to fly to Moultonboro, NH. After taking off, he advised Moultonboro UNICOM that he had departed laconia & was over a nearby lake, but was having a…Jun 16, 1983 · N794Y · DestroyedNTSB DEN81FA012Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 76 · Morgan, UTNov 23, 1980 · N6048Y · DestroyedNTSB LAX78FA044Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 76 · Ramoma, CAApr 25, 1978 · N176LD · Destroyed