# NTSB investigations: Beech 95-B55 (T42A)

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB WPR10FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA369.md): Beech 95 55 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2010 · N33CJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane following a loss of power in the right engine. The reason for the loss of power in the right engine could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA10CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA201.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2010 · N43BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the ground during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA193.md): Beech B95 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2010 · N1572L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN10LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA039.md): Beech 95-B55 · Brenham, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2009 · N725GS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power (right engine) during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA102.md): Beech 95-B55 · Batesville, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2008 · N8775R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind which resulted in the overrun landing. Factors contributing to the accident include the culvert and the tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA09FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA068.md): Beech 95-B55 (T4 · Whites Creek, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N412ES · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to feather the left propeller and secure the left engine following the total loss of left engine power, and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed, lateral, and directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ANC08FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA104.md): Beech 95-B55 · Sitka, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2008 · N98HA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate fuel planning and navigation.
- [NTSB NYC08FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA231.md): Beech 95-B55 · Jasper, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N727BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional visual flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control in flight. Contributing to the accident was the overweight and aft-center-of-gravity condition of the…
- [NTSB CHI08CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA110.md): Beech 95-B55 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N8991M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent raising of the landing gear during rollout.
- [NTSB SEA08LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA040.md): Beech 95-B55 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2007 · N1831L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a porpoise and hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC07CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA223.md): Beech BE-55 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N1751W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB NYC07FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA096.md): Beech 95-B55 · Saranac Lake, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2007 · N868ST · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL07LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA057.md): Beech 95-B55 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2007 · N500JP · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the "B-nut" fitting adjacent to the fuel pump by maintenance personnel, resulting in a fuel leak and wing explosion.
- [NTSB CHI06FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA264.md): Beech BE-95-B55 · N. Sioux City, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N4JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight, and subsequent inadvertent flat spin from which he could not recover. Contributing to the accident were clouds, turbulence, and rain showers.
- [NTSB CHI06LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA220.md): Beech 95-B55 · Harmon, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2006 · N127W · Substantial damage
  > The exhaustion of the fuel supply due to the pilot's failure to ensure an adequate suppy of fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB MIA06LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA004.md): Beech 95-B55 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N6413S · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX05CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA304.md): Beech 95-B55 · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2005 · N127F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA254.md): Beech 95-B55 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N5888J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB DFW05FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA145.md): Beech 95-B55 · Jeanerette, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2005 · N656RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed to maintain control. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DFW05CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA122.md): Beech BE-55 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2005 · N6037W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear which resulted in a gear-up landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to follow the checklist.
- [NTSB LAX05FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA167.md): Beech 95-B55 · Elko, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2005 · N8771R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A contributing factor was mountain obscuration and clouds.
- [NTSB DFW05FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA055.md): Beech 95-B55 · Patterson, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N7912R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow check-list procedures and the required placard instructions, which resulted in the fuel selectors being selected to the improper fuel tanks for take-off, resulting in a loss of engine power to the left engine. Also causal was the…
- [NTSB ATL05FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA010.md): Beech B-55 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2004 · N322WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot initiated flight into known adverse weather conditions (thunderstorms), which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB DEN04LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA128.md): Beech 95-B55 · Roosevelt, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2004 · N120F · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA276.md): Beech 95-B55 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N88CS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to lower the landing gear during landing approach, which resulted in his inadvertent gear up landing. A factor was his distraction due to a component malfunction.
- [NTSB LAX04FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA095.md): Cessna 180K · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2004 · N61691 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during climb, and the pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout during cruise.
- [NTSB CHI04LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA046.md): Beech 95-B55 · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2003 · N221Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the worm drive bearing that resulted in the failure of the landing gear extension/retraction gearbox, which ultimately resulted in the extension of the landing gear not being possible. A factor to the accident was the airport sign that the…
- [NTSB IAD04CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA004.md): Beech BE-55 · E. Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2003 · N7202R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL04FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA038.md): Beech 55 · Griffin, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2003 · N4482S · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to follow the engine failure after liftoff emergency procedure to feather the left engine propeller resulting in a loss of control during climbout, and the subsequent collision with a commercial building. A…
- [NTSB LAX04LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA032.md): Beech 95-B55 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2003 · N8322N · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power in the right engine due to fuel exhaustion, caused by the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane. Also causal was his failure to feather the right propeller and to maintain directional control of the…
- [NTSB ATL03FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA136.md): Beech BE-55 · Winder, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N62JF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in which he failed to secure the cabin door which diverted his attention and resulted in the failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA03CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA117.md): Beech 95-B55 · Forest, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2003 · N258P · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to extend the landing gear, or use the checklist while on landing approach, resulting in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA174.md): Beech B-55 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N8821M · Substantial damage
  > The left wing tank fuel quantity transmitter unit was leaking fuel, and the leaking fuel was ignited by engine exhaust during engine start.
- [NTSB ATL02FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA160.md): Beech BE-55 · Jacksboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2002 · N132WM · Destroyed
  > Pilot incapacitation due to a heart attack resulting in a loss of control and the subsequent in-flight collision with a lake.
- [NTSB LAX02LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA076.md): Beech 95-B55 · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2002 · N9DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent missetting of the fuel selector position on the auxiliary fuel tanks (versus the main tanks) resulting in fuel starvation of the engines.
- [NTSB FTW02FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA062.md): Beech 95-B55 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N77RY · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA02FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA039.md): Beech BE-55-T42A · Johnson City, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2001 · N50KF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the tree resulting in a collision with the tree, subsequent collision with a building, and the ground.
- [NTSB NYC02FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA032.md): Beech 95-B55 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2001 · N3847Q · Destroyed
  > The incapacitation of the pilot for undetermined reasons which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB ATL02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA006.md): Beech BE-55-T42A · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N44RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA004.md): Beech 95-B55 · Alvarado, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2001 · N8164R · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent flat spin of the airplane by the flightcrew resulting from the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A contributing factor was the impairment (drugs) of the private pilot.
- [NTSB NYC01FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA193.md): Beech 95-B55 · Xenia, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N727AF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent spin.
- [NTSB DEN01LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA124.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2001 · N886N · Destroyed
  > the pilot receiving instruction inadvertently retracting the landing gear during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.
- [NTSB CHI01FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA113.md): Beech 95-B55 · Norris, SD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2001 · N9927S · Destroyed
  > The pilot encountering instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI01FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA044.md): Beech 95-B55 · Milltown, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2000 · N7678N · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, the flightcrew not maintaining control of the airplane, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action which resulted in the inadvertent spin. Factors to the accident were the inadvertent spin…
- [NTSB CHI00WA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00WA307.md): Beech 55 · Sydney, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 21, 2000 · N1704W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD00LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA063.md): Beech BE-55 (T42A) · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N26DS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of his altitude/clearance above the runway during the aborted takeoff which resulted in an improper flare for landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's premature rotation during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB IAD00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA049.md): Beech BE-55 · Erie, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N777K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of power to both engines. A factor was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and takeoff with inadequate fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB FTW00FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA146.md): Beech BE-95-B55 · Houston, TX · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2000 · N4005A · Destroyed
  > the loss of control on takeoff as a result of the pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock due to his inadequate preflight inspection. A contributing factor was the pilot exceeding the aircraft's certificated maximum weight and balance limitations.
- [NTSB CHI00FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA080.md): Beech 95-B55 · Moorhead, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2000 · N7736R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the missed approach. Factors to the accident were, the pilot's improper decision to attempt the approach in weather conditions below the approach/landing minimums, the weather, the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB FTW00FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA072.md): Beech 95-B55 · Mexia, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2000 · N3MT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a stall/spin. Factors were the partial failure of the landing gear indication system and the pilot's diverted attention.

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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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1152706'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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