# FAA incident reports: Beech D55 A list on [Beech D55](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d55.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 128 reports - [Accident 20240610007609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240610007609A.md): Beech D55 · Colorado Spring, CO · Jun 10, 2024 · N321N · 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 feet from the approach end of the runway. Weather at the time of incident was VMC conditions with… - [Accident 20211221020089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211221020089A.md): Beech D55 · Hamilton, AL · Dec 21, 2021 · N44DC · 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 aircraft began to quickly loose altitude and pilot elected to land in a field. The aircraft struck several… - [Incident 20211123021699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211123021699I.md): Beech D55 · Denton, TX · Nov 23, 2021 · N956PA · 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 omitted]operator was taxing the aircraft for the first time since purchasing the aircraft coming out of a… - [Accident 20190221011059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190221011059A.md): Beech D55 · Stallion Spring, CA · Feb 21, 2019 · N533Q · Destroyed · 3 fatal > Aircraft impacted terrain under unknown circumstances. - [Incident 20171119019269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171119019269I.md): Beech D55 · Daytona Beach, FL · Nov 19, 2017 · N564DL · 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 international with no injuries. - [Accident 20170713009079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170713009079A.md): Beech D55 · Hailey, ID · Jul 13, 2017 · N1796A · 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 in sight, he realized that he was too high for the approach. The aircraft quickly lost altitude and… - [Incident 20170404003539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170404003539I.md): Beech D55 · Georgetown, SC · Apr 4, 2017 · N45DH · 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. 11:50 am local time. Crossed mid-field put the gear down had a green light and I checked the indicator.… - [Accident 20170214002709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170214002709A.md): Beech D55 · Columbus, OH · Feb 14, 2017 · N88EB · 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 pilot interviews and statements, with the landing gear still in the down and locked position and the… - [Incident 20150427005759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150427005759I.md): Beech D55 · Watkins, CO · Apr 27, 2015 · N7906R · 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). The aircraft received minor damage. The sole occupant received no injuries. The weather at the time… - [Accident 20140927019669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140927019669A.md): Beech D55 · Hazleton, PA · Sep 27, 2014 · N222JJ · 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; with both main gears collapsed and nose extended a point where aircraft came to rest. Left tire skid… - [Incident 20140428006599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140428006599I.md): Beech D55 · Yuma, AZ · Apr 28, 2014 · N731S · Minor damage > On April 28th, 2014, N731S declared an emergency with the Yuma marine corps air station/Yuma International Airport (knyl) tower. The pilot in command of N731S informed the tower his landing gear would not lower. At approximately 12:02 p.m., N731S made a… - [Accident 20130803015919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130803015919A.md): Beech D55 · Conway, SC · Aug 3, 2013 · N7641N · Destroyed · 3 fatal > At approximately 1240 EST, N7641N, a Beechcraft D55 multi-engine aircraft, flying low over a suburb of Conway, SC, struck a telephone pole, spiraled down, and contacted a brick entrance sign to a subdivision. There was a postcrash fire. The 3 occupants… - [Incident 20120801016569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120801016569I.md): Beech D55 · Fallbrook, CA · Aug 1, 2012 · N554LR · Minor damage > PIC claimed that his 6 year old son moved the landing gear handle to the up position upon touchdown and rollout. - [Incident 20111028028431I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111028028431I.md): Beech D55 · Decatur, GA · Oct 28, 2011 · N211EB · No damage > The pilot of the aircraft received his IFR clearance while parked in the transit aircraft parking location. After receiving his clearance he proceeded to start his engines and began his right turn to taxi clear of the other transit aircraft parked in the… - [Incident 20100310028909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100310028909I.md): Beech D55 · Abilene, TX · Mar 10, 2010 · N77KA · Minor damage > The pilot and single occupant of N77KA, on a VFR flight from wea to abi, attempted two times to land on runway 35R at Abilene Regional Airport due to gusty conditions. On the second landing attempt, the aircraft settled down to the runway with the landing… - [Incident 20090905050109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090905050109I.md): Beech D55 · Farmingdale, NY · Sep 5, 2009 · N211EB · Minor damage > On 09/05/2009 while operating VFR at 7500 from N53 to kfrg, N211EB experience a rough running right engine accompanied by a lost of oil pressure while in flight. The pilot conducted a shutdown of the right engine, informed ATC, continued to destination single… - [Accident 20080823844279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080823844279A.md): Beech D55 · Ocean City, MD · Aug 23, 2008 · N2031A · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft landed gear up. Several people tried to alert the pilot while he was on final approach but he said he was too busy to listen to them. He said the gear handle was down and he had a green gear light. - [Incident 20070801017889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070801017889I.md): Beech D55 · Bridgeport, CT · Aug 1, 2007 · N295W · Minor damage > (-23) N295W, a Beechcraft B-55 baron, landed gear up on runway 24 at Bridgeport, CT at 2350 hours on 08/01/07. Two people on board, no injuries. The pilot [privacy data omitted] stated that he had the landing gear handle in the down position upon landing. He… - [Incident 20060318011689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060318011689I.md): Beech D55 · Teterboro, NJ · Mar 18, 2006 · N7781R · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot requested to land at "teb" after departure, stating that the door opened inflight. Aircraft was cleared to land on rwy 6, on low approach, "teb" twr advised PIC that his gear was not down, and pilot went around and was cleared to land on rwy 1.… - [Incident 20060105000299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060105000299I.md): Beech D55 · El Reno, OK · Jan 5, 2006 · N377W · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot was demonstrating aircraft to a potential buyer when he failed to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Pilot stated that he was distracted by other traffic in the pattern, a new GPS installation, and numerous questions from the prospective… - [Accident 20060101001109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060101001109A.md): Beech D55 · Dawson, GA · Jan 1, 2006 · N8165W · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-23) The pilot and family were on a trip from indianapolis ind. (Ump) conducted under 14 CFR part 91. After two attempts at other airports moultrie ga. (Mgr) and albany ga. (Aby) the pilot was running low on fuel (per jax center) and was making a VOR… - [Incident 20031029028319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031029028319I.md): Beech D55 · Palo Alto, CA · Oct 29, 2003 · N7725R · Minor damage > (-23) This incident occurred as the pilot was landing on runway 31 at Palo Alto, CA. The pilot mistakenly retracted the aircraft's landing gear during the landing flare. The aircraft's right main gear retracted, and the aircraft settled on it's right wing,… - [Incident 20031006031659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031006031659I.md): Beech D55 · Sussex, NJ · Oct 6, 2003 · N564DL · Minor damage > (-23) According to a witness, the aircraft was attempting to land on runway 21 at Sussex, NJ (fwn). The witness stated the aircraft appeared to still be airborne, and moving very fast at midfield of the 3,500 foot runway with a light quartering right… - [Incident 20021110032969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021110032969I.md): Beech D55 · San Jose, CA · Nov 10, 2002 · N2296V · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot stated he and a passenger were on final to stockton, CA (sck) and discovered the gear was not extending. They flew to a nearby airport byron (C83) to troubleshoot the problem. Not being able to remedy the problem, they flew to livermore, CA… - [Incident 20020506010079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020506010079I.md): Beech D55 · Pawtucket, RI · May 6, 2002 · N455FP · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot failed to extend landing gear prior to landing at sfz. Both props struck the ground before pilot went around. He then extended the gear and landed. Investigation revealed all prop blades struck the runway causing damage to the props. Both flaps… - [Incident 20010731018199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010731018199I.md): Beech D55 · Wolfeboro, NH · Jul 31, 2001 · N724BH · Minor damage > (-23) Timothy white was landing on runway 12 at Lakes Region Airport in worlfeboro, NH (he had departed albany NY with no passengers). It was still daylight with good visibility, no precipitation and the runway was dry. Just as he touched down, he heard and… - [Incident 20010601013119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010601013119I.md): Beech D55 · Stockton, CA · Jun 1, 2001 · N2296V · Substantial damage > (-23)Pilot states: departed alto morning of 06/01/01 for oxnard, CA. Flight normal. On return flight from oxnard that evening, he began experiencing electrical system failures, beginning with interior light and instrument light failures. At approximately 50NM… - [Accident 20010210035219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010210035219A.md): Beech D55 · Lake Wales, FL · Feb 10, 2001 · N8472N · No damage > (-23) On 10 March 2001, Mr. Thomas m. austin, holder of private pilot certificate number 245700117, operated his Beechcraft BE-55 baron, N8472N on an instrument (IFR) cross country flight plan from elkin north carolina (zef) to Lake Wales, Florida (X07). He… - [Accident 20001130038509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001130038509A.md): Beech D55 · Clifton/Morenci, AZ · Nov 30, 2000 · N7910R · No damage · 1 fatal > (-23) According to the second pilot, an attempt was being made to turn on radio controlled lights by the pilot. After several circling attempts, and no runway lights, the pilot made an approach to rwy 7 at cft. During the landing approach, the pilot made a… - [Incident 20001125021419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001125021419I.md): Beech D55 · Kansas City, MO · Nov 25, 2000 · N1968D > (-23) Pilot claimed that right brake locked, causing the right main tire to blow, disabling the a/c at the intersection of runway 03 and 01. Call to maintenance facility on the field revealed that they had replaced the right main tire, and the pilot then flew… - [Incident 20000503020399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000503020399I.md): Beech D55 · Dallas, TX · May 3, 2000 · N69RP > (-23)Mechanic was repositining an aircraft, N69RP, to the signatur south FBO. Approaching runway 31L ATC instructed him to hold short. After 4-5 minutes he requested to cross runway 31L. ATC instructed him to continue holding, mechanic read back "cross runway… - [Incident 20000305004189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000305004189I.md): Beech D55 · Farmingdale, NY · Mar 5, 2000 · N564DL · Substantial damage > At 2125Z, forty five mintues prior to time and place of emergency landing, pilot in command attempted to extend landing gear during a practice slow flight manuver. Pilot im command stated landing gear would not extend. Pilot in command conducted emergency… - [Accident 19991025030789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991025030789A.md): Beech D55 · Corona, CA · Oct 25, 1999 · N7674N · Substantial damage > (.19) On October 25, 1999, at 1600 hours pacific daylight time, a Beech D55, N7674N, veered off runway 25 during the takeoff ground roll and collided with a brick wall and a fence at the Corona, California, airport. The aircraft was owned and operated by the… - [Incident 19990122016339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990122016339I.md): Beech D55 · Detroit, MI · Jan 22, 1999 · N99MQ · Minor damage > (-5)Pilot reported normal landing but after about 1500 foot roll nose gear collapsed and then the aircraft settled as the main gear folded also. My investigation of the aircraft noted the gear selector was in the down position and the mechanical nose gear… - [Incident 19980726030339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980726030339I.md): Beech D55 · Put In Bay, OH · Jul 26, 1998 · N511TE · Minor damage > The pilot stated: he lowered the landing gear, and was reflecting by (green light and barber pole between the pilot stations) upon landing, the left wing struck the runway(3) and veered off the side of the runway. The pilot was unaware of the left main gear… - [Incident 19970824036079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970824036079I.md): Beech D55 · Rockwall, TX · Aug 24, 1997 · N290T · Minor damage > Narrative: aircraft landed gear up on rwy 16 pilot admits forgetting to check gear. No history of accidents or incidents. [privacy data omitted] - [Accident 19960905025879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960905025879A.md): Beech D55 · Corsicana, TX · Sep 5, 1996 · N873LB · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > En route aircraft had engine problems dirverted, struck a telephone pole on approach. (-23) airman was enroute from houston to dallas when his engine quit. He apparently switched from left main fuel tank to left auxiliary and restarted engine. He diverted to… - [Accident 19950817028569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950817028569A.md): Beech D55 · Visalia, CA · Aug 17, 1995 · N4884J · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Simulated VOR approach engine out resulted in flat spin to surface. Single yoke used. Dual yoke advised by Beech. - [Accident 19950513013909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950513013909A.md): Beech D55 · Norman, OK · May 13, 1995 · N993ES · Substantial damage > Student beleived retracted gear on takeoff. Poor climb. Aborted. Landed gear up. Flaps were full down. - [Accident 19950414008039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950414008039A.md): Beech D55 · Daytona Beach, FL · Apr 14, 1995 · N577M · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Lost power both engines descending for dab. Reported fuel depleted. Crashed in trees. Burned. Fuel in other wing. - [Incident 19940505014819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940505014819I.md): Beech D55 · Bloomfield, IA · May 5, 1994 · N7153N · Minor damage > While taxiing on grass to parking place the nose wheel sank in mud. Nose gear collapsed. - [Incident 19940305008499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940305008499I.md): Beech D55 · Emmett, ID · Mar 5, 1994 · N7958R · Minor damage > Landing gear partially collapsed on rollout. Found a faulty down light switch. - [Incident 19940225005149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940225005149I.md): Beech D55 · Richmond, VA · Feb 25, 1994 · N7168 · Minor damage > Left mian gear collapsed on landing rollout. Small fire under left wing was started. Put out by fire department. - [Incident 19930314010799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930314010799I.md): Beech D55 · Osage Beach, MO · Mar 14, 1993 · N25JK · Minor damage > Struck and killed a deer on landing rollout. Nose gear door bent. - [Accident 19920814031359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920814031359A.md): Beech D55 · Oxford, ME · Aug 14, 1992 · N14WW · Substantial damage > Lost both engines on climbout. Failed to secure or raise gear. Fuel on aux tanks. Low fuel in mains. Struck trees. - [Accident 19920722026749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920722026749A.md): Beech D55 · Pineville, LA · Jul 22, 1992 · N2TY · Substantial damage > Reported jammed yoke on takeoff roll. Unable stop skipped across lake to impact shore. Possible control lock. - [Incident 19910616021839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910616021839I.md): Beech D55 · Wausau, WI · Jun 16, 1991 · N110PC · Minor damage > Pilot forgot to lower gear and landed gear up. Gear warning horn failed to operate. - [Incident 19910529017309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910529017309I.md): Beech D55 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · May 29, 1991 · N9EW · Minor damage > Experienced a fire in flight. Caused by undetermined electrical malfunction in gear system. Landed gear up. - [Incident 19910421011589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910421011589I.md): Beech D55 · Weatherford, TX · Apr 21, 1991 · N7493N · Minor damage > Pilot stated gear handle down. Aircraft was landed gear up. All systems were normal. - [Accident 19901204052789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901204052789A.md): Beech D55 · Greer, SC · Dec 4, 1990 · N2000Q · Substantial damage > Lost both engines during 360 go around. Crashed in trees. Fuel selectors on auxiliary fuel tanks. Unported fuel. 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