Why is the Beechcraft Bonanza called the doctor killer?

There is a plane called a Beech Bonanza that is nicknamed “The doctor killer.” It gets this name because it’s a single engine plane, which attracts wealthy hobbyist pilots (like doctors) but it’s fast. This causes “the plane to get in front of them”, and for them to crash.

How fast does a twin engine Bonanza fly?

Fuel economy is not a trait associated with Twin Bonanzas, either. Expect single-engine Bonanza speeds (160 to 170 knots) with Baron 58 fuel burns (30-plus gph total). Supercharged versions, if they are flown high, can top 200 knots at 12,000 feet while burning 40 gph.

Is a Beechcraft Bonanza safe?

The plane seemed to have a high incidence of in-flight break-up, despite the fact that the overall safety record of the V-tail Bonanza was very good. Beech initially attributed this to pilot error, and it did seem that a majority of the break-ups were associated with bad weather conditions.

What was the original name for the twin engine Beech Travel Air?

Twin Bonanza
Beech’s first true light twin. In the mid-1950s, Beechcraft called its Twin Bonanza a “light” twin.

Are there any descendants of the Beechcraft Twin Bonanza?

The Beechcraft Model 65 Queen Air and Model 90 King Air are both direct descendants of the Model 50 Twin Bonanza. All three aircraft share the same basic wing design, as well as landing gear, flaps, instrument panels, fuel cells, and more.

Who is the owner of the Twin Bonanza?

Gregg has owned a number of Twin Bonanzas and currently owns 3. The Twin Bonanza is well known for being one of the strongest airframe designs ever built, and was the forerunner to the Beechcraft King Air, which is still in production.

What kind of airplane was the Twin Bonanza?

The Twin Bonanza is well known for being one of the strongest airframe designs ever built, and was the forerunner to the Beechcraft King Air, which is still in production. Gregg has a passion about this wonderful airplane and loves helping aircraft owners discover this lesser-known, undervalued aircraft.

When did the Beechcraft Model 50 Bonanza come out?

It was also the first twin-engined aircraft in its class to be offered to the business market, but the Korean War was raging in the early 1950s and the US Army took almost the entire production for 1952 and 1953. The Beechcraft Model 65 Queen Air and Model 90 King Air are both direct descendants of the Model 50 Twin Bonanza.