N2971

N2971 is a Beech 58 Baron, a twin-engine piston aircraft operated by DICK HOLDINGS LLC. SkyMeter has tracked 120 flights totalling 272 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is KCOI to KCOI. Service window in our records spans 412 days. Of those flights, 22 (18.3%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Beech 58 Baron has a 38 ft wingspan, a maximum takeoff weight of 5,500 lb.

About the Beech 58 Baron

The Beechcraft Baron 58 is one of general aviation's most successful light twins, combining the comfort and speed of a cabin-class aircraft with the reliability of proven Continental IO-520 engines. Introduced in 1970 as an evolution of the original Baron 55, the 58 stretched the fuselage by ten inches, added a sixth seat, and became the definitive model in a line that has remained in continuous production for over five decades. Its distinctive V-tail-less design, roomy cabin, and 200-knot cruise speed made it a favorite among owner-pilots, air-taxi operators, and flight schools teaching multi-engine ratings.

The Baron 58 occupies a sweet spot in the piston-twin market: faster and more capable than a Piper Seneca, more affordable and easier to maintain than a pressurized Cessna 340, and rugged enough for charter work in remote regions. With a service ceiling around 19,000 feet and a range exceeding 1,000 nautical miles, it handles short hops and cross-country missions with equal competence. Thousands remain active worldwide, testament to Beechcraft's engineering and the type's enduring appeal.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.