# NTSB investigations: 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 2 · 73 investigations

- [NTSB CEN24LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA227.md): Beech D55 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2024 · N321N · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech D55 · Hamilton, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2021 · N44DC · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech D55 · Stallion Springs, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 22, 2019 · N533Q · Destroyed
  > 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 the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain a weather…
- [NTSB WPR17LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA154.md): Beech D55 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2017 · N1796A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA104.md): Beech D55 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2017 · N88EB · Substantial damage
  > 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 because postaccident examination of the left engine revealed…
- [NTSB ERA14CA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA463.md): Beech D55 · Hazleton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2014 · N222JJ · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech D55 · Conway, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2013 · N7641N · Destroyed
  > 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. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper…
- [NTSB CEN12WA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA547.md): Beech D55 · Cabo San Lucas, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2010 · N91HV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC08LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA008.md): Beech D55 · St.Croix · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N100UC · Destroyed
  > 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 experience, the weather conditions, and the night lighting…
- [NTSB NYC06FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA048.md): Beech D55 · Dawson, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2006 · N8165W · Substantial damage
  > 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 the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and weather…
- [NTSB ATL01LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA038.md): Beech 55 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2001 · N8472N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the descent and before landing checklist that resulted in fuel starvation to both engines and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX00LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA026.md): Beech D55 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1999 · N7674N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW96FA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA373.md): Beech D55 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N873LB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed which resulted in the loss of control. Factors were the bent collar of the left main fuel tank refueling neck which resulted in fuel siphoning from the tank in flight, the pilot's failure to follow…
- [NTSB LAX95FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA297.md): Beech D55 · Kingsburg, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1995 · N4884J · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during a simulated engine failure to avoid an inadvertent stall/spin, and inadequate supervision by the designated pilot examiner. A factor in the accident was the decision of the examiner to use an…
- [NTSB FTW95LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA200.md): Beech D55 · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1995 · N993ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear, resulting in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB MIA95FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA107.md): Beech 55-E55 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N577M · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to manage the fuel available in flight by improperly selecting the fuel selectors to fuel available in other tanks, resulting in both engines losing power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB NYC92FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA164.md): Beech D55 · Oxford, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1992 · N14WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and fuel tank selection for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of power in both engines during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW92LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA185.md): Beech D55 · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N2TY · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical binding of the yoke after liftoff.
- [NTSB ATL91FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA026.md): Beech D-55 · Greer, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1990 · N2000Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to follow normal fuel system operational procedures which resulted in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MKC89FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA116.md): Beech D55 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N8450N · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight and improper use of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation, and improper use of emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were: self induced pressure by the pilot to meet an arrival time, his failure to extend the…
- [NTSB MKC88FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA183.md): Beech D55 · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1988 · N7826R · Destroyed
  > The pilot had been executing a vor/dme rwy 35 instrument approach to north Little Rock muni (1M1). The PIC called 'missed approach' a short time aft having been clrd to execute the instrument apprch. Apprch control attmptd to provide instructions to the PIC…
- [NTSB FTW87FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA100.md): Beech D55 · Cameron, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1987 · N413S · Substantial damage
  > The left engine lost power at rotation but, due to the short runway (2500-SOD), the pilot elected to continue the takeoff. He switched the left fuel selector, placed the boost pump switch in the 'high' position and retracted the landing gear and flaps but did…
- [NTSB LAX87FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA039.md): Beech D55 · Livermore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1986 · N8386N · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that the aircraft started the takeoff roll, became airborne at about 1000 feet down the runway, climbed to an altitude of about 50 feet, rolled to the left and crashed inverted onto a parallel taxiway at about mid field. There was no fire.…
- [NTSB MIA84LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA223.md): Beech D-55 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1984 · N1888L · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that he set the throttles for 45 percent power after climbing to 1500 ft MSL. After about 4 hrs of flight the left eng failed followed by a right engine failure moments later. The acft was ditched and never recoveredbecause it sank into the…
- [NTSB LAX84LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA159.md): Beech D55 · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1984 · N873LB · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, he extended the gear & flaps before landing, & on final apch, he rechecked that the gear was down & the green gear down & locked light was illuminated. He & both passengers reported that the acft touched down on the wheels, then it…
- [NTSB MKC83FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA108.md): Beech D55 · Gardner, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1983 · N725M · Substantial damage
  > The plt was cleared for an ILS rwy 35 approach & given the Kansas city downtown arpt (23 mi NE) wx as 900 ft broken & 6 mi visibility. The tower was closed & the control zone was not in effect raising minimums. The plt stated his ILS glide slope indication…
- [NTSB MKC83LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA058.md): Beech D55 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1983 · N7815R · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was landed gear up on the runway after a business flight. The pilot said he lowered the landing gear handleand observed the green landing gear down light illuminate after receiving clearance to land. The pilot said he did not cross check the nose…
- [NTSB ATL83MA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83MA084.md): Beech D55 · Cherry Point, NC · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jan 9, 1983 · N7142N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The two acft collided at about 9,500 ft MSL 30 mi south of Cherry Point. After departing nassau, the plt of the BE-D55 never activated his flt plan. An adiz penetration time was therefore never established. When the unidentified acft entered warning area…
- [NTSB LAX82DA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA124.md): Beech D55 · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 3, 1982 · N792BR · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that he rotated the aircraft at about 90 knots during takeoff and at about 30 feet AGL the engine lost power. It started again briefly but then stopped and an emergency landing was made approximately 2000 feet from the approach end of runway…
- [NTSB NYC82FHD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHD25.md): Beech 55 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1981 · N322SP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA092.md): Beech D-55 · Keene, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1980 · N7664N · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80DA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DA083.md): Beech D55 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1980 · N500AC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80FCD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCD18.md): Beech 95-D55 · Mason City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1980 · N7952R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPA31.md): Beech D55 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1979 · N8443N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEC38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEC38.md): Beech D-55 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1979 · N6288V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79DVA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVA22.md): Beech D55 · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1979 · N44DC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA095.md): Beech D-55 · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1978 · N526Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKJ18.md): Beech D-55 · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1978 · N77DC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA022.md): Beech D55 · El Campo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 6, 1978 · N7171N · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA080.md): Beech D55 · Flushing, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1977 · N8374N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FRJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRJ12.md): Beech D55 · Natchitoches, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1977 · N413S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FLG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLG04.md): Beech D55 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1976 · N535Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77DVA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DVA08.md): Beech D55 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 28, 1976 · N1796A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPG03.md): Beech D55 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1976 · N6285V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC091.md): Beech D55 · Coldwater, MI · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Sep 16, 1976 · N8330N · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76FYC64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYC64.md): Beech D55 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1976 · N73681 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76AI030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI030.md): Beech D55 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 7, 1975 · N8906G · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76FNA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNA19.md): Beech D55 · Warwick, RI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1975 · N222AS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75AA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA080-201280.md): Beech D55 · Cordova, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 5, 1975 · N7105N · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA75FYC29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FYC29.md): Beech D55 · Hermiston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1975 · N7878R · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1152730')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d55/ntsb

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