The Beechcraft 1900D is a 19-passenger, pressurized twin-engine turboprop airplane. It was designed, and is primarily used, as a regional airliner.

The aircraft is designed to carry passengers in all weather conditions from airports with relatively short runways. It is capable of flying in excess of 600 miles (970 km), although few operators use its full-fuel range. In terms of the number of aircraft built and its continued use by many passenger airlines and other users, it is one of the most popular 19-passenger airliners.

• The 1900D cruises at about 285 knots (328 mph or 528 km/h) true airspeed.
  
  
• Ordinary trip lengths range from 100 to 600 miles (20 minutes to two hours), but with full fuel tanks, the aircraft is capable of flying well in excess of 1,000 nautical miles (1,900 km).
  
  
• Airlines often prefer the 1900 over jet aircraft for shorter routes due to its fuel efficiency, and because trip times are not significantly longer on distances up to 300 miles (480 km).
  
  
• The Beechcraft 1900D can operate safely on relatively short airstrips and it can take off and land on grass and rough runways.
  
  
• The 1900D was designed to provide a "stand-up cabin," which would allow most passengers to walk upright. It is one of only two 19-seat airliners with this feature.
  
  
• Beechcraft introduced the redesigned 1900D in 1991. More powerful engines and modified propellers were installed, winglets were added to reduce drag and increase the wings' efficiency, and the tail was made larger in response to the more powerful engines.