Beechcraft Bonanza vs Socata TB-20 Trinidad
The TB-20 Trinidad and Beechcraft Bonanza are retractable singles — the Trinidad a comfortable wide-cabin tourer, the Bonanza the speed/quality benchmark.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 5
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 1947–1972
- For sale now
- 33
- Median asking
- $204,200
- Range
- $140,253–$328,350
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 12
- Source marketplaces
- 7
- Model years available
- 1984–2003
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Beechcraft Bonanza | Socata TB-20 Trinidad |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 4 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 3 |
| Fatalities | — | 4 |
| % Fatal | — | 75% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Beechcraft Bonanza | Socata TB-20 Trinidad |
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| Price Range | $56,320 – $270,500 | $140,253 – $328,350 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 5 |
| Horsepower | — | 250 HP |
| Cruise Speed | — | 157 kts (291 km/h) |
| Range | — | 887 nm (1,643 km) |
| Service Ceiling | — | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 3,086 lbs (1,400 kg) |
| Useful Load | — | 1,076 lbs (488 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 86.0 gal (326 L) |
| Fuel Burn | — | 15.0 GPH (57 L/h) |
| TBO | — | 2,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | — | $30,000 |
| Annual Fixed | — | $18,000 |
| Hourly Variable | — | $150 |
| Engines | — | 1 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateBeechcraft Bonanza
Socata TB-20 Trinidad
Which Should You Buy: Beechcraft Bonanza or Socata TB-20 Trinidad?
Bottom line: Choose the Bonanza for higher speed and resale; choose the Trinidad for a roomy cabin and lower acquisition cost. Bonanza = speed/resale; Trinidad = cabin/value. ================================================================ # Socata TB-10 Tobago — fixed-gear tourer ================================================================
Pick the Bonanza if…
- Budget matters — from $56,320 vs $140,253, you save ~$83,933.
Pick the TB-20 Trinidad if…
- More inventory — 33 listings vs 1.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.