Beech E33 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026
There are 95 Beech E33 airframes on record (built 1967–1969), 62 currently registered. 5 have one or more NTSB accident records (5 records total, 2 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 17, 2026.
Recent Beech E33 accidents
The mechanic’s inadequate annual inspection of the airplane and failure to comply with an applicable airworthiness directive, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.
A loss of engine power due to the separation of a connecting rod, and the pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a sudden maneuver to avoid power lines during the descent, which resulted in an unrecoverable aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident was noncompliance with the manufacturer-recommended engine overhaul schedule.
The flight's encounter with adverse tailwinds and downdrafts in mountainous terrain that exceeded the airplane's climb capability.