Beech Report Weekly

Events previously reported in the Weekly Accident Update 8/10 1935Z (1535 local Thursday afternoon): A Be58 was taxiing for departure at Fort Pierce, Florida, when it “struck taxiway lights damaging both propellers.”  The solo pilot was unhurt; the extent of damage is “unknown”. N13TW (TH-1468) is a 1985 Baron 58… Read More

8/4 1845Z (1145 local Friday morning): A Be35’s gear collapsed during landing at Eastsound, Washington. The pilot and two passengers escaped injury, and airplane damage is “minor”. N66PD (D-1938) is a 1949 A35 registered in Fort Worth, Texas. (“Gear collapse during landing”) 8/5 0255Z (1855 local Friday evening 8/4): A… Read More

From unofficial sources 7/20 (time not reported): The pilot of a Be36 taxied into the tail of a Be35 during a “formation” movement one the ground at an unknown airport en route to La Crosse, Wisconsin as part of a planned mass flight to Oshkosh. The Be35 appears to have… Read More

6/15 2230Z (1730 local Thursday afternoon): The pilot of a Be95 “diverted due to possible low fuel.” Subsequently the pilot “attempted a controlled landing in a cornfield” at Edna, Texas. The pilot, alone in the aircraft, was not injured; damage to the Travel Air is “unknown”. N99PL (TD-285) is registered… Read More

5/22 2100Z (1600 local Monday afternoon): A Be77 “experienced engine issues shortly after takeoff” at Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The Beech Skipper pilot “attempted to return to the airport and made an emergency landing in a field.” Both persons aboard escaped injury and airplane damage is “minor”. N3707G (WA-184) is a… Read More

4/12 1938Z (1438 local Wednesday afternoon): A Be35 landed gear up at Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The pilot, alone in the Bonanza, wasn’t hurt. The airplane has “unknown” damage. N8478N (D-8805) is a 1968 V35A registered in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. (“Gear up landing”–this event first appeared on the FAA website in… Read More