Beech E-55

NTSB investigations · 70

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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('1152732')
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NTSB WPR26LA323Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBeech E-55 · Mecca, CAAug 30, 2026 · N333W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA113Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-55 · Van Nuys, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird during an approach to land.Mar 16, 2025 · N994WY · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA310Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-55 · Crystal, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.Aug 6, 2024 · N744T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA193Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-55 · Greenville, SCThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Apr 24, 2024 · N333HE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA131Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-55 · Tomball, TXAn inflight collision with a bird.Mar 6, 2023 · N101BM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 55 · Sebring, FLThe passenger’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll without being instructed to do so by the pilot.Sep 13, 2019 · N854T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19FA201Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBeech E55 · Hope Mills, NCThe 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 the pitch servo.Jun 27, 2019 · N664AR · DestroyedNTSB ERA19TA129Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBeech E55 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing.Mar 13, 2019 · N15VK · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA011Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 55 · San Antonio, TXThe 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 Before Takeoff checklist.Oct 5, 2018 · N6674Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E 55 · Bakersfield, CAThe 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 engine power and airplane control during an attempted go-around.Feb 1, 2017 · N711YK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Wichita Falls, TXThe failure of the landing gear assembly snap ring, which prevented the pilot from being able to extend the landing gear and resulted in a gear-up landing. Also causal was the lack of the assembly's overhaul in accordance with the airplane maintenance manual.Aug 24, 2016 · N855T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech E 55 · Blountville, TNThe pilot's delayed reaction and loss of directional control while performing a simulated engine failure during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the CFI's delayed reaction to the loss of directional control.Nov 5, 2013 · N1908L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA515Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Houston, TXA damaged ignition harness, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.Aug 2, 2012 · N3644A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Broken Bow, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and subsequent loss of airplane control during a single-engine landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel management during cruise flight, which resulted in an initial loss of power in…Mar 28, 2012 · N1567W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA285Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker-Beechcraft E-55 · De Queen, ARThe pilot’s loss of control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.Apr 15, 2011 · N3959W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Las Vegas, NVThe landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons.Jul 3, 2010 · N3644A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10WA379Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech E-55 · Ciutadella de Menorca, SpainMay 29, 2010 · N554RB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft E-55 · Coeur d'Alene, IDLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 13, 2008 · N5885C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Lancaster, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to fly with known deficiencies in equipment, and the icing conditions.Dec 13, 2007 · N777EV · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07IA080Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Key West, FLFailure of the nose landing gear drag brace due to overload during landing rollout for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the airplane had not been modified with an improved nose landing gear drag brace.Mar 31, 2007 · N25612 · Minor damageNTSB SEA07CA008Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech E-55 · Ontario, ORThe dual loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to adequately determine the amount of fuel aboard the airplane during his preflight preparation. A contributing factor was the pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during…Oct 12, 2006 · N94LL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech E-55 · Providence, RIThe pilot's failure to verify landing gear extension after a landing gear malfunction, which resulted in a wheels up landing.Oct 3, 2005 · N72BG · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Lopez, WAThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in a dual loss of engine power during normal descent due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the incorrect installation of the left and right wing fuel sight gage/float assemblies by unknown…Jul 2, 2005 · N686T · DestroyedNTSB DEN05FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Fort Collins, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the left engine loss of power for reasons undetermined, and the pilot allowing the airspeed to drop below Vmc during an attempted single-engine go-around.Apr 3, 2005 · N3FJ · DestroyedNTSB CHI01FA256Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Rensselaer, INthe pilot's ostentatious display when he buzzed the farmstead and did not maintain clearance from the barn.Aug 4, 2001 · N30WS · DestroyedNTSB CHI01FA206Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Carterville, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane, the inadvertent spiral, and the residence.Jul 13, 2001 · N91WC · DestroyedNTSB IAD01LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · West Chester, PAThe partial blockage of the pitot/static system, which led to an inaccurate airspeed indication, and resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway overrun. A factor was the wet runway.May 21, 2001 · N4783M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00FA276Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Grafton, ILThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control and altitude/clearance from the river. Factors to the accident included the pilot not obtaining an air traffic control clearance prior to departure into instrument meteorological conditions, the pilot becoming…Aug 30, 2000 · N9047V · DestroyedNTSB MIA99FA126Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Lakeland, FLFailure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain a visual lookout and visual separation while on approach for landing. This resulted in a midair collision with another airplane and subsequent in-flight collision with the runway.Apr 14, 1999 · N44LE · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CHI98LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Gardner, KSthe inadvertant landing gear retraction, which occurred due to undetermined reason(s).Nov 25, 1997 · N3914A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Griffin, GAthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a wheels up landing.May 21, 1997 · N1174T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · Park Rapids, MNthe pilot's high flare. Factors were the icing weather condition and the airframe ice.Dec 6, 1996 · N17732 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Brownwood, TXThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to use a checklist, his diverted attention, and the landing gear warning horn not sounding.Aug 4, 1996 · N142P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96FA096Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Cedarville, CAthe pilot's poor preflight planning by not obtaining a weather briefing and his inadvertent encounter with a mountain wave condition. The moonless dark night was a factor in this accident.Jan 20, 1996 · N4088A · DestroyedNTSB BFO96LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Manassas, VAfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, when the left engine lost power shortly after liftoff. Related factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist procedure, and his failure to ensure that the fuel selector was in the proper…Nov 13, 1995 · N36SV · DestroyedNTSB BFO95LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Mansfield, OHthe inflight and postimpact fire due to a short circuit in the main power distribution cable.Aug 15, 1995 · N1685W · DestroyedNTSB NYC93LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Leesburg, VAImproper use of the fuel selectors, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of power in both engines. Darkness was a related factor.Apr 5, 1993 · N777EV · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Chattanooga, TNThe failure of an unknown person to follow proper procedures/directives by operating a radio-controlled model plane in airport traffic pattern airspace.Oct 2, 1992 · N10BS · Substantial damageNTSB DEN92FA091Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Steamboat Sprin, COThe pilot becoming spatially disoriented and losing control of the airplane. Factors were: the pilot's disregard of the preflight weather briefing, his intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, his lack of recent instrument time, and…Sep 5, 1992 · N12GG · DestroyedNTSB LAX91LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's improper use of the landing gear retraction by selecting gear up instead of flaps up during the landing roll-out. Contributing to the accident was the lack of familiarity with the airplane.Jul 1, 1991 · N7268R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E 55 · New Richmond, WIPilot's improper use of the landing gear mechanism during the landing roll, which resulted in the partial collapse of the landing gear.Apr 22, 1990 · N17577 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89FA194Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in instrument weather conditions.Aug 10, 1989 · N55TP · DestroyedNTSB DEN88IA167Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-100 · Denver, COWhile taxiing to the cargo ramp, the left wing collided with a lightpole as the flight crew were directed by gnd pers. One taxi director attempted to handoff the flight to another but the second misunderstood and turned away. A third person, who was not a…Jul 26, 1988 · N1973 · Minor damageNTSB NYC87LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Block Island, RIJust before lift-off, after the aircraft had accellerated to about 115 mph, the door on the passenger's side came open. The pilot immediately aborted the takeoff, but was unable to stop on the remaining portion of the 2500' runway. After departing the runway,…Sep 26, 1987 · N4158A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Green Bay, WIThe plt intended to land long on rwy 36L since he parked the acft near the north end of the field. He stated that he flew over the rwy at an alt of aprx 30 ft until near the intx with rwy 6/24, then he retarded the throttles & adjusted the trim for landing.…Sep 20, 1987 · N146M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Spartanburg, SCThe plt reported that he lowered the ldg gear and observed a down-and-locked indication on the ldg gear position light on final appch. During rollout, he felt a severe vibration in the nose gear and pulled back on the yoke in an attempt to reduce it. He then…May 6, 1987 · N713DM · Substantial damageNTSB MKC86LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Kansas City, MOThe plt rprtd that this was a positioning flt for a 100 hr inspn & that the acft was having electrical problems thru-out the flt. According to him, he extended the flaps & put the gear handle in the down position as he made a VOR apch at night; however, the…Sep 23, 1986 · N9043V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Sunderland, MAWitnesses reported seeing the acft descend vertically in a flat spin until impact in open, flat terrain. The accident occurred aprx 45 min after the plt had taken off on a local proficiency flt. After impact, most of the airframe was demolished by fire. The…Jan 31, 1986 · N6641A · DestroyedNTSB ATL84LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Charleston, SCAfter the landing the acft landing gear retracted during a period of maximum braking to avoid an arresting cable. During the examination of the landing gear door damage it was determined that the landing gear was retracted during the landing roll.Apr 25, 1984 · N85052 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Phoenix, AZThe acft veered off the rwy into soft dirt collapsing the right main landing gear. The left brake was foundMar 17, 1984 · N131TW · Substantial damage
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