# 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. Page 3 of 7 · 343 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA00FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA033.md): Beech 95-B55 · Hermiston, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1999 · N8129R · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors include a dark night, low ceilings and mist. - [NTSB LAX00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA036.md): Beech 95-B55 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1999 · N550RT · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush condition and subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB ATL99LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA115.md): Beech 55 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1999 · N56AW · Substantial damage > The total failure of the nose gear extension and retraction assembly that resulted in the collapse of the nose gear during landing. - [NTSB LAX99FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA104.md): Beech 95-B55 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1999 · N125TW · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertant visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB LAX98FA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA306.md): Beech 95-B55 · Hawthorne, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N554MB · Destroyed > The pilot's disregard of the weather briefing information and his decision to attempt flight into forecast adverse weather conditions, which led to an encounter with icing conditions beyond the performance capability of the aircraft. The pilot's disregard for… - [NTSB MIA98WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA102.md): Beech 95-B55 · North Eleuthera, Bahamas · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 1998 · N4314Y · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX98FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA091.md): Beech 95-B55 · Sutter, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N67623 · Destroyed > The pilot's in-flight decision(s) to attempt VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions at an altitude which did not provide for adequate terrain clearance requirements. A factor that contributed to the accident was the pilot's decision to disregard… - [NTSB IAD98LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA028.md): Beech 55B · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1998 · N1072W · Substantial damage > Improper use of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW98FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA056.md): Beech 95-B55 · Royse City, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1997 · N6835Q · Destroyed > The pilot's impairment due to drugs, and his ensuing failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in a stall/spin. A factors was the loss of power to both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of… - [NTSB CHI98LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA041.md): Beech 95-B55 · Burlington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1997 · N3681K · Substantial damage > an undetermined event resulting in the door seal inflation pump catching fire, the pilot's failure to close the cockpit air vents allowing heat and flames from the airplane's nose section to melt electrical wiring behind the instrument panel, and the pilot… - [NTSB ATL98FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA002.md): Beech 95-B55 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N315K · Destroyed > the pilot's improper emergency procedures and subsequent loss of aircraft control, while attempting to maneuver for a precautionary landing. A factor relating to the accident was: partial loss of power in one or both engines for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB MIA97FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA239.md): Beech 95-B55 · Brownsville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N5678K · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight, and his improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing at night on unprepared terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the lack of a suitable area for an emergency… - [NTSB ATL97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA100.md): Beech 55 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N45CW · Substantial damage > The failure of the aircraft braking system due to low brake pressure resulting from the undetermined loss of brake fluid from the brake reservoir. - [NTSB LAX97LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA230.md): Beech 95-B55 · Beaumont, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1997 · N2031W · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent movement of the propeller controls, instead of the throttle levers, which resulted in an inadvertent dual engine shutdown. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to properly secure the door during preflight, and his… - [NTSB LAX97GA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97GA198.md): Beech 95-B55 · San Carlos, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 3, 1997 · N8KB · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB MIA97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA077.md): Beech 95-B55 · Monroe, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N70F · Substantial damage > pilot incapacitation as result of Ischemic heart disease. - [NTSB FTW97FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA092.md): Beech 95-B55 · Mayhill, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1997 · N47SM · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain. Factors were the mountainous terrain, the snow obscuring the visibility, the dark night illumination, and the pilot's fatigue. - [NTSB LAX97FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA046.md): Beech 95-B55 · Goleta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1996 · N210WW · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an instrument approach, due to spatial disorientation, and/or his failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's delay (or failure) to initiate a missed… - [NTSB FTW97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA015.md): Beech BE-55B · Bellville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1996 · N179DP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the dark night conditions and the pilot's failure to lower the flaps. - [NTSB FTW96LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA327.md): Beech 95-B55B · Kingfisher, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1996 · N8576R · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point, while landing. Related factors were: the short/wet runway, and uneven terrain and ditch beyond the end of the runway. - [NTSB LAX96LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA259.md): Beech 95-B55 · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N386T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. - [NTSB MIA96LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA167.md): Beech B55B · Clinton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1996 · N112G · Destroyed > a loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot loosing control of the airplane and impact with tress. - [NTSB CHI96LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA144.md): Beech B55B · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1996 · N8496N · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to properly extend the landing gear. A factor was his failure to follow checklist procedures. - [NTSB MIA96FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA082.md): Beech 95-B55 · Morganton, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N448P · Destroyed > the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing), which resulted in his failure to obtain/maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees beyond the end of the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to ensure… - [NTSB BFO96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA002.md): Beech 95-B55 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1995 · N6648W · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and/or failure to go around while there sufficient airspeed and runway remaining during the approach/landing. Factors relating to the accident were: standing water on the runway, and resultant hydroplaning conditions. - [NTSB CHI95LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA254.md): Beech 55 · Delavan, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N3070W · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged the flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Lack of experience in the make and model aircraft was a factor. - [NTSB FTW95FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA125.md): Beech 95-B55B · Midway, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1995 · N207Q · Destroyed > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, his lack of qualification/training, and his resultant inability to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB LAX95WA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95WA165.md): Beech BE-55 · Laurieton, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 17, 1995 · N9124S · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL95FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA021.md): Beech 95B55 · Mableton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N8933M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation in that he failed to account for forecasted winds at altitude that resulted in an increased time en route and fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA040.md): Beech 95-B55 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N1898W · Destroyed > fuel starvation to both engines due to the CFI's inadequate fuel consumption calculations during the flight, and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel existed in the main tanks to complete the traffic pattern circuit. - [NTSB LAX94LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA229.md): Beech 95-B55 · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1994 · N814U · Substantial damage > 1) the pilot's failure to correctly position the fuel selectors prior to takeoff, 2) the resultant fuel starvation failure of the left engine in the takeoff initial climb, and 3) the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. - [NTSB FTW94FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA104.md): Beech 95-B55B · Battlement Mesa, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N9HC · Destroyed > Impaired judgement and performance of the pilot by flying while under the influence of alcohol that resulted in his failure to maintain clearance (or altitude) from terrain, while flying at night. - [NTSB CHI93LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA297.md): Beech 95-B55B · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N958MQ · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for reason or reasons undetermined. - [NTSB FTW93LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA213.md): Beech 95-B55B · Ashdown, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1993 · N258P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to abort the landing. A factor was the wet grass - [NTSB MIA93WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA049.md): Beech 95-B55B · Walkers Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 16, 1993 · N99ZG · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL93FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA031.md): Beech 95-B55B · Calera, AL · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N7479N · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight with the fuel tank selector handles improperly positioned, which resulted in fuel starvation and engine stoppage. Factors were the cloudy weather conditions, the night lighting conditions, and the steep, hilly terrain conditions… - [NTSB FTW93FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA008.md): Beech 95-B55B · Chatham, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N153Q · Substantial damage > The inadvertent stall and spin. Factors were the power loss due to fuel starvation, the dark night, and his failure to use the boost pump for engine restart. - [NTSB CHI92FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA290.md): Beech B55 · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N557T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent wheels up landing. - [NTSB ANC92LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA114.md): Beech 55-95B55B · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N7041M · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation of both engines and the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision by not getting more fuel or cancelling the flight. Contributing factors to the accident was the pilot not following procedures/directives (the airplane flight manual) when he… - [NTSB CHI92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA089.md): Beech 55 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1992 · N9029V · Substantial damage > Improper starting procedure attempted by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: magneto switch left in the 'on' position. - [NTSB CHI92FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FAMS1.md): Beech 95-BE55 · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 3, 1992 · N1123B · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB ATL91FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA116.md): Beech 95-B55 · Irmo, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N36743 · Destroyed > The loss of control of the aircraft for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB LAX91LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA235.md): Beech B95-B55 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N14SC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap during his preflight inspection. As a result, fuel leaked out of the wing tank onto the wing and ignited during the engine start procedures. - [NTSB MIA91FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA107.md): Beech 95-B55 · Chassahowitzka, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1991 · N95BE · Destroyed > The pilot in commands continued VFR flight into IFR conditions resulting in an inflight loss of control and an inflight collision with the ground. - [NTSB FTW91FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA017.md): Beech B55 · England, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1990 · N811J · Destroyed > The pilot's misjudgement of altitude, which resulted in his failure to arrest descent from a dive. The pilot's impaired judgment from consumption of ethanol (alcohol) was a factor. - [NTSB ANC91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA003.md): Beech B55B · Eielson Afb, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N56AF · Substantial damage > The dual student's inadvertent, premature selection of the landing gear handle to the up position; thereby causing the landing gear system to retract. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to monitor the dual student's action and take… - [NTSB NYC90FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA226.md): Beech 95-B55 · Smithfield, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N9UP · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to maintain aircraft control while conducting training maneuvers at an altitude that precluded a safe recovery. - [NTSB CHI90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA139.md): Beech B-55 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1990 · N8390N · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's execution of a turn shortly after takeoff resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot in command's execution of a turn back to the airport resulting in fuel starvation of the second engine which resulted in a… - [NTSB DEN90LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA107.md): Beech B-55 · Watkins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N113EW · Substantial damage > Executing of a simulated single engine approach in wind conditions that exceeded the demonstrated crosswind capability of the airplane with both engines operating. - [NTSB FTW90FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA032.md): Beech 95-B55 · Arlington, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1989 · N1026W · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's loss of control in flight because of spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=1152706&page=4 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=1152706&page=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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