Aircraft Description
N273PS is a 1972 Beech F33A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Black James F in Sister Bay, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 12, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on July 26, 2010. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N273PS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2B2F7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N273PS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.8733, -87.4127 on March 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N273PS was last updated on March 24, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Beech 33 Bonanza, a straight-tail alternative to Beechcraft's famous V-tail design, became one of general aviation's most enduring aircraft. First flown in 1959, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat six passengers and was powered by Continental engines ranging from 225 to 285 horsepower. Spanning 36 years of production from 1960 to 1996, more than 3,350 examples rolled off Beechcraft's assembly lines. The aircraft was manufactured by the Beech Aircraft Corporation as a direct competitor to the Piper Comanche in the mid-priced general aviation market. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE33.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N273PS. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2005 | ATL06CA004 | Substantial | None | The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and misjudged distance to the forced landing area resulting in a stall and collision with the ground. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC