NTSB investigations: Beech 58

23 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech 58, 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

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NTSB investigations: Beech 58 per year, 1982–2026: 23 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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1152740')
      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 LAX04FA271Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Bishop, CAthe pilot's continued VFR flight into marginal weather conditions with lowering ceilings in a box canyon in mountainous terrain, and his subsequent inability to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse direction, which led to an accelerated…Jul 17, 2004 · N807Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW03FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Egypt, ARThe pilot's inadvertent flight into severe icing conditions. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.Dec 24, 2002 · N5TV · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Fort Lauderdale, FLthe pilot's abrupt pull up and his failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with the terrain during the resultant uncontrolled descent.Aug 9, 2002 · N8180R · DestroyedNTSB ATL00FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Palatka, FLThe pilot's physically impaired condition due to his high level of alcohol. Factors were the pilot's intentional VFR flight into IMC conditions and failure to perform a missed approach, which resulted in a collision with the ground.Apr 15, 2000 · N1072D · DestroyedNTSB NYC00FA079Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Cynthiana, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a climb, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.Feb 14, 2000 · N875JC · DestroyedNTSB FTW98FA192Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Kerrville, TXThe non-instrument rated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night conditions, overcast skies, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.Apr 26, 1998 · N60UU · DestroyedNTSB MIA97LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Jackson, MSthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an in flight collision with the runway. A factor in this accident was the pilot diverted his attention away from flying the airplane to fix his shoe lace.Oct 2, 1996 · N4178S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95FA010Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 Foxstar · Shaw Island, WAFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff and initial climb, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's improper decision to take off on an unlighted…Oct 24, 1994 · N333KS · DestroyedNTSB ATL94FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58TC · Gulf Shores, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the base turn. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight, high winds with gusts at the airport, and the pilot's diverted attention due to the open baggage door.Mar 27, 1994 · N200DL · DestroyedNTSB BFO94FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Newtown, OHFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disorientated in night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation, his lack of…Jan 27, 1994 · N555AC · DestroyedNTSB CHI93FA238Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Beardstown, ILthe pilot-in-command's continued VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were the fog, drizzle, and an abrupt maneuver by the pilot-in-command.Jun 29, 1993 · N120TW · DestroyedNTSB LAX93FA186Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Tucson, AZThe pilots improper preflight inspection, his failure to compeltely secure the aft utility door, and his failure to reconfigure the trim tabs to a takeoff setting. The utility door's sudden opening just after rotation and the effect of the nose up trim…Apr 26, 1993 · N158WB · DestroyedNTSB NYC92LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · West Chester, PAAn encounter with windshear which resulted in the airplane landing hard and short of the runway. A factor related to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.Aug 1, 1992 · N38CL · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Denver, PAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. The weather conditions were factors that contributed to the accident.Jul 23, 1992 · N66829 · DestroyedNTSB NYC91FA212Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Brookhaven, NYPilot physiological incapacitation which resulted in a loss of control in flight, and an uncontrolled descent into water.Aug 16, 1991 · N104SB · DestroyedNTSB NYC90LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · St. Albans, VTFlight into trees while recovering from an inadvertent spin after a pilot used incorrect procedures during a simulated engine failure below VMC and the instructor pilot delayed the corrective actions.Jul 9, 1990 · N335T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Demorest, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were: the pilot's overconfidence, lack of recent flight experience, and the weather conditions.Mar 9, 1990 · N7233R · DestroyedNTSB MIA90FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Pensacola, FLIn flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.Feb 2, 1990 · N431BR · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Hayward, WIThe acft sustained subst damage after uncontrolled contact with the rwy during landing. Investigation revealed that the landing was inadvertently attempted at a time when the winds shifted to a direct x-wind with gusts to 35 KTS.Nov 15, 1984 · N1807W · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE 58 · Bridgeport, NEPlt initiated take-off from rough, 2800 ft sod strip in light wind conditions and known high density alt situation. Slight back yoke pressure was being used during takeoff roll to moderate effect of rough surface on nose gear. Additional back pressure was…Aug 31, 1984 · N9726S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84FA142Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Bentley Creek, PAThe last radio call made by the plt was at 0658 EST when he reported level at 8000 ft. radar data at 0708 EST, showed the acft changing heading from 327 to 335 degrees, alt decreased from 8000 to 5000 ft and ground speed increased from 179 to 188 KTS.…Apr 17, 1984 · N806Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW83LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Lovington, NMThe pilot reported that while taking off with a light crosswind, the right passenger door opened. While trying to catch papers and hold the door, the right propeller struck the runway and the right main gear began collapsing. By this time, the pilot decided…Dec 7, 1982 · N18HM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft BE-58 · Pinehurst, NCThe aircraft departed fulton county airport at 0306 EST and climbed to 13000 feet MSL. The flight was routine until approximately 0422 when the pilot of the unpressurized Beech 58 requested and was given a lower altitude. During the next 35 minutes the…Jan 3, 1982 · N10VS · Destroyed