NTSB investigations: Beech F33A

13 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech F33A, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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

19872026
NTSB investigations: Beech F33A per year, 1987–2026: 13 cases
19871
19911
19931
19954
19962
19971
20001
20011
20041

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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151425')
      AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 250))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB LAX04CA104Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Shoshone, CAthe CFI's failure to verify the wind direction prior to takeoff, which resulted in his failure to attain an adequate airspeed and led to an inadvertent stall-mush. The short runway and variable winds were factors.Jan 22, 2004 · N33HY · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Mobile, AZThe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student who failed to recognize the extent of the crosswind and lost directional control. A factor in the accident was the variable wind condition.Apr 5, 2001 · N5544P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA258Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 33-F33A · Warwick, NYThe pilot's improper decision to fully retract flaps during a go-around.Sep 9, 2000 · N8087M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-33A · Lancaster, PAPassenger control interference which resulted in pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.Dec 24, 1997 · N4133S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Saint Clair, MOfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain.May 23, 1996 · N8273G · DestroyedNTSB CHI96FA133Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Prairie City, SDthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was pilot fatigue.Mar 22, 1996 · N5563X · DestroyedNTSB BFO95FA097Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Farmingdale, NYfailure of the pilot to maintain pitch control of the airplane during the initial climb after lift-off, which resulted in a steep climb, loss of airspeed, and a resultant stall/spin and subsequent crash. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the…Sep 24, 1995 · N3176G · DestroyedNTSB SEA95FA175Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Swan Lake, MTthe pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack.Aug 7, 1995 · N8014R · DestroyedNTSB FTW95LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Houston, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.May 7, 1995 · N18413 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Tucson, AZthe student pilot's poor short field takeoff procedure and excessive nose rotation resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor is the student pilot's lack of total experience.Jan 31, 1995 · N6635C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93FA377Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Baker, CAA loss of control for undetermined reason(s).Jul 26, 1993 · N3022W · DestroyedNTSB LAX91FA329Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Earp, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering during a low pass, which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was: lack of altitude to recover from the stall.Jul 25, 1991 · N3813U · DestroyedNTSB NYC88LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Concord, NHThe plt obtained a telephone wx briefing then filed an IFR flt plan for a 1030 EDT departure fm Concord municipal airport. The plt rptd off Concord at 800 ft and climbing at 1047. Manchester departure control acknowledged, assigned a transponder code, and…Oct 11, 1987 · N17985 · Destroyed