# Beech D55 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1152730 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: D55 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engines: 2 - Seats: 6 - Data sheet: TCDS 3A16 - Registered aircraft: 119 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d55 ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2011-27-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-27-04): Airspeed Indicator · Two Teledyne Continental Motors model IO-550-C engines… (Mike Jones Aircraft Sales STC SA1762SO). Effective Dec 29, 2011 - [AD 2008-13-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-13-17): Circuit breaker toggle switches · Textron 58, 58P, 58TC and 14 more. Effective Aug 6, 2008 - [AD 2007-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-08-08): Uplock roller · Textron 35, 35-33, 35-A33 and 49 more. Effective May 25, 2007 - [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 2001-23-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-10): Flap Flex Shaft Assemblies · Textron 35, 35-33, 35-A33 and 60 more. Effective Dec 13, 2001 - [AD 2001-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-10-09): Automatic Flight Control Systems · Aerostar PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P), 208, 208B and 15 more. Effective Jun 15, 2001 - [AD 2000-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-18-02): Elevator Skin Assemblies · Textron 56TC, 58, 58P and 12 more. Effective Sep 22, 2000 - [AD 99-05-13 R1 WD](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-05-13-R1-WD): Withdrawal of AD 99-05-13 · Beech B17B, B17L, B17R (Army UC-43H) and 107 more. Effective Jul 5, 2000 - [AD 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000 - [AD 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998 - [AD 97-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-16-10): Filters · Cessna 310R, T310R, 36 and 17 more. Effective Sep 18, 1997 - [AD 97-14-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-14-15): Cabin Side Door And Utility Door Handle · Textron 36, 50, 56TC and 41 more. Effective Sep 2, 1997 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 91-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-17-01): Elevator Trim Tab Actuators · Textron 35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33 and 40 more. Effective Nov 25, 1991 - [AD 91-15-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-15-20): Engine Mount · Textron 58, 58A, 95-C55 and 5 more. Effective Sep 3, 1991 - [AD 90-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-08-14): Wing Spar Structure · Textron 56TC, 58, 58A and 17 more. Effective May 7, 1990 - [AD 89-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-05-02): Elevator Control Fittings · Textron 35, 35-33, 35-A33 and 42 more. Effective Mar 24, 1989 - [AD 84-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-09-01): Window Emergency Egress Provision · Textron 35, 36, 50 and 60 more. Effective May 25, 1984 - [AD 79-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-01-01): Screws in Control System · Textron 100, 200, 35-B33 and 34 more. Effective Jan 8, 1979 - [AD 78-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-05-06): Flexible Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 182, 185 and 98 more. Effective Jun 30, 1978 - [AD 75-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-16-10): Elevator Trim Tab · Textron 56TC, 58, 58A and 17 more. Effective Aug 6, 1975 - [AD 75-12-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-12-10): Autopilots · M7 Aerospace 60, 95-C55, 95-C55A and 17 more. Effective Jun 11, 1975 - [AD 68-26-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-26-06): Placard Installation · Textron 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55 and 9 more. Effective Feb 5, 1974 - [AD 73-26-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-26-08): Roll and Pitch Servo Clamps · Textron 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55 and 5 more. Effective Dec 26, 1973 - [AD 73-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-21-02): Failure of Flex Hose Assemblies · Textron 58, 58A, 95-C55 and 5 more. Effective Oct 12, 1973 - [AD 71-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-24-10): Security of Control Wheel · Textron 35-C33, 35-C33A, 36 and 21 more. Effective Aug 1, 1973 - [AD 72-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-11-02): Engine Fuel Interruption · Textron 35, 35-33, 35-A33 and 48 more. Effective May 20, 1972 - [AD 72-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-01-02): Oil Drain Tubes · Textron 58, 58A, 95-55 and 10 more. Effective Jan 5, 1972 - [AD 68-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-14-01): Pneumatic Deicer System · Textron 56TC, D55 and E95. Effective Jul 10, 1968 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 99-05-13, AD 72-22-01 ## NTSB investigations (74, newest 10) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN24LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA227), Jun 11, 2024: Beech D55 (N321N), Colorado Springs, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The deflated right main landing gear tire due to a sidewall puncture made by an unknown object, which led to the pilot’s loss of directional control and the landing gear collapse during landing roll. - [NTSB ERA22LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA092), Dec 21, 2021: Beech D55 (N44DC), Hamilton, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR19FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA086), Feb 22, 2019: Beech D55 (N533Q), Stallion Springs, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions associated with mountain obscuration conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into rising terrain. Contributing to… - [NTSB WPR17LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA154), Jul 14, 2017: Beech D55 (N1796A), Hailey, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. - [NTSB CEN17LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA104), Feb 14, 2017: Beech D55 (N88EB), Columbus, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of left engine power during takeoff and initial climb, which led to a hard landing in gusting crosswind conditions. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined… - [NTSB ERA14CA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA463), Sep 27, 2014: Beech D55 (N222JJ), Hazleton, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The brake application for unknown reasons resulting in rupture of the left main landing gear tire and tube, and subsequent loss of directional control. - [NTSB ERA13FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA348), Aug 3, 2013: Beech D55 (N7641N), Conway, SC, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted from his failure to follow the loss of single engine power checklist procedures after a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation.… - [NTSB CEN12WA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA547), Sep 25, 2010: Beech D55 (N91HV), Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, substantial damage, 2 fatal - [NTSB NYC08LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA008), Oct 7, 2007: Beech D55 (N100UC), St.Croix, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions subsequently leading to a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument… - [NTSB NYC06FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA048), Jan 1, 2006: Beech D55 (N8165W), Dawson, GA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to preclude a stall, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control while circling to land. Factors associated with the accident were… All 74: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d55/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (132, newest 10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20240610007609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240610007609A), Jun 10, 2024: Beech D55 (N321N), Colorado Spring, CO, Substantial damage. On June 10, 2024 at 2100 MDT, a Beech D55 baron, departed off the right side of runway 17R at the Colorado Springs municipal airport (kcos) approximately 2260… - [Accident 20211221020089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211221020089A), Dec 21, 2021: Beech D55 (N44DC), Hamilton, AL, Destroyed. Pilot stated that as she turned final for runway 36 at hab, the left engine slowly began to loose power and the aircraft began to roll to the left. The… - [Incident 20211123021699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211123021699I), Nov 23, 2021: Beech D55 (N956PA), Denton, TX, No damage. On November 23, 2021, at approximately 1255 central daylight time, a Beech D55, N956PA, made contact with an airport taxiway light. The [privacy data… - [Accident 20190221011059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190221011059A), Feb 21, 2019: Beech D55 (N533Q), Stallion Spring, CA, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Aircraft impacted terrain under unknown circumstances. - [Incident 20171119019269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171119019269I), Nov 19, 2017: Beech D55 (N564DL), Daytona Beach, FL, Minor damage. The landing gear when selected down did not completely go down. Subsequent manual gear deployment failed as well. Aircraft landed gear up in Daytona Beach… - [Accident 20170713009079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170713009079A), Jul 13, 2017: Beech D55 (N1796A), Hailey, ID, Substantial damage. The aircraft departed from eul, caldwell, ID to sun, Hailey id. The pilot reported aircraft approached sun from the southeast and once the PIC had the airport… - [Incident 20170404003539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170404003539I), Apr 4, 2017: Beech D55 (N45DH), Georgetown, SC, Minor damage. FAA form 8020-9: Landed runway 23, gear collapse (nose/lt main) on rollout. Pilot statement: Departed kmni @ approx. 11:30 am local arrived @ kgge approx.… - [Accident 20170214002709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170214002709A), Feb 14, 2017: Beech D55 (N88EB), Columbus, OH, Substantial damage. Feb. 14, 2017 at 1826 UTC, on takeoff from rwy 22 at Bolton Field (tzr), N88EB experienced a loss of power on the left engine after rotation. According to… - [Incident 20150427005759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150427005759I), Apr 27, 2015: Beech D55 (N7906R), Watkins, CO, Minor damage. On Monday, 27 April, 2015 at 1323MDT, N7906R, a Beechcraft B-55 multi engine airplane experienced a collapsed main landing gear at front range airport (ftg).… - [Accident 20140927019669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140927019669A), Sep 27, 2014: Beech D55 (N222JJ), Hazleton, PA, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed rwy 28 at hzl, departed left edge and came to rest approximately 2000 feet from approach end, 50 feet from runway edge, on a heading of 230;… All 132: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d55/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 119, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d55/aircraft - ads: 36, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d55/ads - incidents: 132, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d55/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.