Aircraft Description
N294D is a 1977 Beech B-60, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Trant David B in Kingsville, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 9, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on June 23, 1997. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-541 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N294D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A304A1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N294D was last updated on April 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Beechcraft Duke 60 represented the pinnacle of piston-powered pressurized twin aircraft, designed as an affordable entry into high-altitude business aviation. First flown in December 1966, it was a low-wing twin-engine aircraft powered by turbocharged Lycoming engines that could seat up to six passengers. With a wingspan of 41 feet 7 inches and pressurized cabin capabilities, exactly 596 Dukes were manufactured by Beechcraft from 1968 to 1983. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE60.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N294D. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 1989 | MIA89IA094 | MINR | None | FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACT ROD DUE TO POOR MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF THE MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC