# Beech E-55 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1152732 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: E-55 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engines: 2 - Seats: 6 - Data sheet: TCDS 3A16 - Registered aircraft: 215 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e-55 ## 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 2013-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-16-01): Elevator Balance Weight · Textron 56TC, 58, 95-C55 and 3 more. Effective Sep 24, 2013 - [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 2009-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-25-01): Shoulder harnessess · Textron 58, 58A, 58P and 12 more. Effective Jan 8, 2010 - [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 2002-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-11-07): Electroluminescent panel retaining screw. · Textron 58, 58A, 58P and 6 more. Effective Jul 15, 2002 - [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 98-04-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-24): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Textron 100, 300, 58 and 13 more. Effective Mar 13, 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 88-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-21-02): Seat Tracks · Textron 58, 58A, 58P and 13 more. Effective Oct 31, 1988 - [AD 87-18-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-18-06-R1): Seat Recline Actuator Handle · Textron 58, 58A, 58P and 9 more. Effective Feb 5, 1988 - [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 76-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-22-02): 'Y' Type Shoulder Harness · Textron 200, 58, 58A and 14 more. Effective Jun 2, 1977 - [AD 77-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-02-04): Wing Tip Strobe Lights · Textron 100, 58, 58A and 13 more. Effective Mar 3, 1977 - [AD 76-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-13-05): Electrical Power · Textron 58, 58A, B60 and 3 more. Effective Jul 6, 1976 - [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 74-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-24-03): Strobe Light System · Textron 100, 200, 58 and 16 more. Effective Nov 22, 1974 - [AD 74-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-03-02): Landing Gear Shock Strut Piston · Textron 58, 58A, 95-B55 and 6 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 73-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-14-03): Landing Gear Shock Strut Piston · Textron 58, 58A, 95-B55 and 7 more. Effective Jul 6, 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 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 99-05-13, AD 91-18-19, AD 72-22-01 ## NTSB investigations (70, 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 WPR26LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA323), Aug 30, 2026: Beech E-55 (N333W), Mecca, CA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR25LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA113), Mar 16, 2025: Beech E-55 (N994WY), Van Nuys, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: An in-flight collision with a bird during an approach to land. - [NTSB CEN24LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA310), Aug 6, 2024: Beech E-55 (N744T), Crystal, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA24LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA193), Apr 24, 2024: Beech E-55 (N333HE), Greenville, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. - [NTSB CEN23LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA131), Mar 6, 2023: Beech E-55 (N101BM), Tomball, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inflight collision with a bird. - [NTSB ERA19CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19CA291), Sep 13, 2019: Beech 55 (N854T), Sebring, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The passenger’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll without being instructed to do so by the pilot. - [NTSB ERA19FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA201), Jun 27, 2019: Beech E55 (N664AR), Hope Mills, NC, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to disengage an uncommanded nose-down pitch input. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance of the pitch trim servo, which would have precluded a physical override of… - [NTSB ERA19TA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA129), Mar 13, 2019: Beech E55 (N15VK), St. Petersburg, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA011), Oct 5, 2018: Beech 55 (N6674Y), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper takeoff trim setting and failure to properly secure his seatbelt, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the… - [NTSB WPR17LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA059), Feb 1, 2017: Beech E 55 (N711YK), Bakersfield, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to select the proper fuel boost pump setting for the left auxiliary fuel pump, which allowed for an excessive fuel flow to the left engine, which resulted in a total loss of… All 70: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e-55/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (150, 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. - [Incident 20250822011659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250822011659I), Aug 22, 2025: Beech E-55 (N50LW), Tampa, FL, Minor damage. Incident aircraft was inbound runway 23 and expereinced a nose gear collapse immediately after nose gear touchdown. PIC stated he was set up on an IFR approach… - [Incident 20250702013879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250702013879I), Jul 2, 2025: Beech E-55 (N3622A), Mesquite, TX, Minor damage. During flight instruction, aircraft encountered propstrike on approach. Aircraft sustained minor damage, and the crew sustained no injuries. - [Accident 20250315004649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250315004649A), Mar 15, 2025: Beech E-55 (N994WY), Van Nuys, CA, Substantial damage. While on final approach into vny, bird struck windscreen causing greater than 75% of the windscreen to break off. Pilot was injured by windscreen projectiles,… - [Accident 20240806011979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240806011979A), Aug 6, 2024: Beech E-55 (N744T), Crystal, MN, Substantial damage. After a cross country flight, the aircraft bounced during landing. The PIC then performed a go around and landed without further incident. During a post… - [Accident 20240424003809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240424003809A), Apr 24, 2024: Beech E-55 (N333HE), Greenville, SC, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Landed with the landing gear retracted. - [Incident 20240213001109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240213001109I), Feb 13, 2024: Beech E-55 (N25745), Shiloh, NC, Minor damage. After touchdown with a crosswind, the nose landing gear drag brace broke causing the collapse of the gear. - [Accident 20230306001799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230306001799A), Mar 6, 2023: Beech E-55 (N101BM), Klein, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot reported a bird strike off the departure end of rwy resulting in damage to the left-wing leading edge. Pilot declared an emergency, landed aircraft, and… - [Incident 20221006020479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221006020479I), Oct 6, 2022: Beech E-55 (N630RW), Asheville, NC, Minor damage. Pilot statement: I was cleared for runway. Had my gear down and green light and indicator on floor. VFR day calm stable approach. Touched down just short of… - [Incident 20220401004499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220401004499I), Apr 1, 2022: Beech E-55 (N4306A), Greenville, NC, Minor damage. Aircraft landed in a gear up condition. - [Incident 20220212001819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220212001819I), Feb 12, 2022: Beech E-55 (N71GG), Green Bay, WI, Minor damage. Pilot was doing touch and goes after aircraft released from maintenance at Green Bay airport (kgrb). After departure aircraft climbed to 3000 feet as… All 150: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e-55/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 215, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e-55/aircraft - ads: 46, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e-55/ads - incidents: 150, https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e-55/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.