Beechcraft Duchess 76
1 model built 1978–1983 · 151 on the US register today
The Duchess, Beechcraft's four-seat light twin built 1978-1983 as a multi-engine trainer: two 180 hp Lycomings turning in opposite directions, a T-tail and a wide cabin with two doors. Flight schools were and remain the main market.
The variants
| MODEL | YEARS | ACTIVE | TAILFAX SCORE | WHAT CHANGED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 1978–1983 | 151 | — | The original |
Family fleet, active
151
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
92.7
14 events over 151 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30