Beech D17S — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026
There are 250 Beech D17S airframes on record (built 1929–1955), 124 currently registered. 9 have one or more NTSB accident records (10 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 14, 2026.
Recent Beech D17S accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with runway signage.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his subsequent inability to recover due to his foot being stuck.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
The pilot's failure to maintain the runway course during takeoff, resulting in the airplane drifting to the left and impacting a fence. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff.
While taxiing as a flight of two, the pilot of the blue Beechcraft became distracted and impacted the red Beechcraft which had stopped.
While taxiing as a flight of two, the pilot of the blue Beechcraft became distracted and impacted the red Beechcraft which had stopped.
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision with another airplane.