# NTSB investigations: Beech E-55

A list on [Beech E-55](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e-55.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 2 · 67 investigations

- [NTSB WPR26LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA323.md): Beech E-55 · Mecca, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 30, 2026 · N333W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR25LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA113.md): Beech E-55 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2025 · N994WY · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during an approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN24LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA310.md): Beech E-55 · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2024 · N744T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA193.md): Beech E-55 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2024 · N333HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA131.md): Beech E-55 · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2023 · N101BM · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ERA19CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19CA291.md): Beech 55 · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2019 · N854T · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Beech E55 · Hope Mills, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N664AR · Destroyed
  > 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 the pitch servo.
- [NTSB ERA19TA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA129.md): Beech E55 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Mar 13, 2019 · N15VK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA011.md): Beech 55 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2018 · N6674Y · Substantial damage
  > 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 Before Takeoff checklist.
- [NTSB WPR17LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA059.md): Beech E 55 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2017 · N711YK · Substantial damage
  > 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 engine power and airplane control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN16LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA336.md): Beech E-55 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N855T · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA14CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA040.md): Beech E 55 · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2013 · N1908L · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN12LA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA515.md): Beech E-55 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N3644A · Substantial damage
  > A damaged ignition harness, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA210.md): Beech E-55 · Broken Bow, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2012 · N1567W · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB CEN11FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA285.md): Hawker-Beechcraft E-55 · De Queen, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2011 · N3959W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA347.md): Beech E-55 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N3644A · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10WA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA379.md): Beech E-55 · Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 29, 2010 · N554RB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA08LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA134.md): Hawker Beechcraft E-55 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2008 · N5885C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA072.md): Beech BE-55 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2007 · N777EV · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB MIA07IA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07IA080.md): Beech E-55 · Key West, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2007 · N25612 · Minor damage
  > Failure 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.
- [NTSB SEA07CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA008.md): Beech E-55 · Ontario, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N94LL · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB NYC06CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA053.md): Beech E-55 · Providence, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2005 · N72BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify landing gear extension after a landing gear malfunction, which resulted in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB SEA05FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA136.md): Beech E-55 · Lopez, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N686T · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [NTSB DEN05FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA047.md): Beech E55 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2005 · N3FJ · Destroyed
  > the 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.
- [NTSB CHI01FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA256.md): Beech E55 · Rensselaer, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N30WS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's ostentatious display when he buzzed the farmstead and did not maintain clearance from the barn.
- [NTSB CHI01FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA206.md): Beech E-55 · Carterville, MO · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2001 · N91WC · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB IAD01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA058.md): Beech 55 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2001 · N4783M · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CHI00FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA276.md): Beech E-55 · Grafton, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N9047V · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [NTSB MIA99FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA126.md): Beech E-55 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1999 · N44LE · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure 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.
- [NTSB CHI98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA051.md): Beech E55 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N3914A · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertant landing gear retraction, which occurred due to undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA97LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA171.md): Beech E55 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N1174T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA040.md): Beech B55 · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1996 · N17732 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's high flare. Factors were the icing weather condition and the airframe ice.
- [NTSB FTW96LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA336.md): Beech E-55 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N142P · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB LAX96FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA096.md): Beech 55 · Cedarville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1996 · N4088A · Destroyed
  > the 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.
- [NTSB BFO96LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA021.md): Beech E55 · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1995 · N36SV · Destroyed
  > failure 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…
- [NTSB BFO95LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA081.md): Beech 55 · Mansfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1995 · N1685W · Destroyed
  > the inflight and postimpact fire due to a short circuit in the main power distribution cable.
- [NTSB NYC93LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA069.md): Beech E-55 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1993 · N777EV · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the fuel selectors, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of power in both engines. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA002.md): Beech E-55 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N10BS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an unknown person to follow proper procedures/directives by operating a radio-controlled model plane in airport traffic pattern airspace.
- [NTSB DEN92FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA091.md): Beech E-55 · Steamboat Sprin, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N12GG · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [NTSB LAX91LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA284.md): Beech E-55 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1991 · N7268R · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CHI90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA116.md): Beech E 55 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N17577 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper use of the landing gear mechanism during the landing roll, which resulted in the partial collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL89FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA194.md): Beech E55 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1989 · N55TP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in instrument weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC87LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA254.md): Beech E55 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N4158A · Substantial damage
  > Just 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,…
- [NTSB CHI87LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA214.md): Beech E55 · Green Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1987 · N146M · Substantial damage
  > The 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.…
- [NTSB ATL87LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA133.md): Beech E-55 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1987 · N713DM · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB MKC86LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA192.md): Beech E55 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1986 · N9043V · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB NYC86FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA068.md): Beech E55 · Sunderland, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1986 · N6641A · Destroyed
  > Witnesses 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…
- [NTSB ATL84LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA152.md): Beech E55 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1984 · N85052 · Substantial damage
  > After 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.
- [NTSB LAX84LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA224.md): Beech 55 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1984 · N131TW · Substantial damage
  > The acft veered off the rwy into soft dirt collapsing the right main landing gear. The left brake was found
- [NTSB FTW84LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA152.md): Beech E-55 · Longview, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1984 · N1791W · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff the left engine ceased operating. A shallow turn back to the airport was being made when the rightengine ceased operating. A field was chosen for a forced landing and at touchdown a hard landing occurred. Investigationrevealed that the…

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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 ('1152732')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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