Beech B-60 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 335 Beech B-60 airframes on record (built 1968–1984), 185 currently registered. 12 have one or more NTSB accident records (12 records total, 6 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Beech B-60 accidents
The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a single-engine go-around. Also contributing to the accident was fuel system contamination, which resulted in detonation and a total loss of left engine power.
The pilot’s improper preflight inspection of the airplane’s fuel system, resulting in him commencing the flight with an inadequate fuel supply.
The pilot did not ensure adequate clearance from construction vehicles during taxi.
A total loss of engine power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a landing short of the runway.
The pilot’s use of an unapproved elevator control lock device, and his failure to remove that device and correctly position the elevator before flight, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was his failure to perform a preflight inspection and control check, likely in part because of distractions before boarding and his late departure time.
The pilot's controlled flight into terrain after misidentifying the destination airport during a period of restricted visibility due to weather.
The pilot’s improper preflight inspection of the fuel level, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear before the emergency landing.