Beech E33 accident near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, June 13, 2026
On June 13, 2026 at about 2:00 pm local time, a 1968 Beech E33, registered N8475N, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 13, 2026 · about 2:00 pm local time
- Place
- Steamboat Springs, Colorado · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech E33, built 1968 · all E33s on the register
- Registration
- N8475N · registry record · serial CD-1179
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Flight control sys malf/fail during takeoff
- Landing gear not configured during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,100 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 41°F (5°C), dew point 30°F (-1°C)
- Altimeter: 30.16 inHg
- Observation at 4:35 am from KSBS
Weather report (METAR): METAR KSBS 131035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A3016 RMK AO1 T00511010
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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