Beechcraft Model 99

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Model 99
Jamaica Air Shuttle Beechcraft Model 99 In Flight.jpg
General information
TypeTwin-engined utility monoplane
National originUnited States
Manufacturer Beechcraft
StatusIn service
History
Manufactured1966–1987
Introduction date1968
First flightJuly 1966
Developed from Beechcraft King Air
Beechcraft Queen Air

The Beechcraft Model 99 is a civilian aircraft produced by American manufacturer Beechcraft. It is also known as the Beech 99 Airliner and the Commuter 99. The 99 is a twin-engine, unpressurized, 15 to 17 passenger seat turboprop aircraft, derived from the earlier Beechcraft King Air and Queen Air. It uses the wings of the Queen Air, the engines and nacelles of the King Air, and sub-systems from both, with a specifically designed nose structure.

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Design and development

Designed in the 1960s as a replacement for the Beechcraft Model 18, it first flew in July 1966. It received type certification on May 2, 1968, and 62 aircraft were delivered by the end of the year.

In 1984, the Beechcraft 1900, a pressurized 19-passenger airplane, was introduced as the follow-on aircraft.

Production ended in early 1987 with 239 airframes completed. Nearly half the Beech 99s in airline service are now operated as freighters by Ameriflight.

Variants

Ameriflight Beech 99 freighter on approach to Las Vegas Ameriflight Beech 99 Airliner N51RP cn U-212 (5048494648).jpg
Ameriflight Beech 99 freighter on approach to Las Vegas
Beech 99s of Britt Airways operating under contract to Allegheny Commuter at Chicago O'Hare in 1975 Beech -99 N316VA AlCtr Britt ORD 21.10.75 edited-2.jpg
Beech 99s of Britt Airways operating under contract to Allegheny Commuter at Chicago O'Hare in 1975

Operators

In July 2018, 106 Beechcraft B99 were in airline service, all in the Americas,: [1]

Specifications (Model 99A)

Data fromGreen. [2]

General characteristics

Performance

Notable accidents and incidents

See also

Related development

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists

References

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  8. Toole, Mike (2024-01-26). "Small plane crashes near Londonderry, New Hampshire home, pilot seriously hurt - CBS Boston". CBS News. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
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