Beech C90 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026
There are 585 Beech C90 airframes on record (built 1970–1997), 216 currently registered. 17 have one or more NTSB accident records (17 records total, 5 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 15, 2026.
Recent Beech C90 accidents
The failure of the left main landing gear down lock to engage and subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear.
The ground vehicle driver’s failure to see and maintain clearance from the airplane while conducting ground operations.
The failure and separation of the left wing’s outboard section due to a fatigue crack in the lower spar cap. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s decision to repair the wing spar instead of replacing it as recommended by the aircraft manufacturer. Also contributing to the accident was the failure of the Non-Destructive Testing inspector to detect the fatigue crack during inspection.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an aerial application flight in sun glare conditions.
The failure of pilot to extend the landing gear during landing.
