# NTSB investigations: Beech 95-B55 (T42A), CA

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR25FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA224.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Pacific Grove, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 27, 2025 · N8796R · Substantial damage
  > On July 26, 2025, about 2237 Pacific daylight time, a Beech 95-B55, N8976R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pacific Grove, California. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB WPR17LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA061.md): Beech 95 B55 (T42A) · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2017 · N321BJ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear to extend as a result of excessive wear within the landing gear gearbox and motor, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR11FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA125.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2011 · N225DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not recognize the loss of power in the right engine and did not execute the proper procedures for a go-around with one engine inoperative, likely due to increased workload. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight fuel…
- [NTSB WPR11CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA123.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2011 · N2074L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to turn off the engine magnetos and properly secure the airplane prior to rotating the propeller by hand, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane and collision with a building.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX85LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA298.md): Beech 95-B55 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1985 · N18387 · Substantial damage
  > At the conclusion of a cross country business flt, the plt stated that after 'easing the nosewheel down onto the runway' he reached for the flap lever but put his hand 'on the gear lever instead.' As he 'pulled the lever out of the detent tripping it,' the…
- [NTSB LAX85FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA301.md): Beech 95-B55 · Corona, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1985 · N5794X · Destroyed
  > During en route descent the plt told the radar controller tht he had lost an eng and could not hold alt. Witnesses saw the acft descending toward hilly terrain, begin a right turn, then abruptly pitch down and roll right to impact in a residence yard on the…
- [NTSB LAX83LVM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LVM11.md): Beech 55 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 19, 1983 · N18ER · Destroyed
  > The acft was landed with the gear retracted. The plt stated that he lowered the gear but raised it when the tower requested that he circle while equipment was cleared from the rwy. When he was cleared to land he approached the rwy andas he did so saw a person…
- [NTSB LAX83FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA279.md): Beech 95-B55 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1983 · N6610K · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed in a residential area after a loss of control by the plt. The acft was climbing through an overcast in IFR conditions and last reported 'four' in response to a request for altitude. This was the last radio transmission received from the flt.…
- [NTSB LAX83LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA103.md): Beech 95-55 · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1983 · N704CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was preparing to taxi when he noticed a loose fuel cap on the acft's left wing. He set the parking brake, exited the acft with both engines operating, placed a chock on the right wheel and was securing the loose fuel cap when the acft started to…
- [NTSB LAX82FVM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVM02.md): Beech 95-B55 · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 28, 1981 · N18ER · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DVM32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVM32.md): Beech 95-B55 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1980 · N9124S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA070.md): Beech 95-B55 · Costa Mesa, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 27, 1978 · N60000 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX78FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA039.md): Beech 95-B55 · Bear Valy Sprg, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 30, 1978 · N718X · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FA042.md): Beech 95-B55 · Eureka, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 20, 1977 · N125WE · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FA018.md): Beech 95-B55 · Barstow, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 31, 1976 · N4635S · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FUM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUM09.md): Beech 95-B55 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1976 · N4191S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DVA35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVA35.md): Beech 95-B55 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1976 · N8593R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FVM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVM04.md): Beech 95-B55 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1975 · N171F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74FUG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUG37.md): Beech B55 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 23, 1974 · N1654W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVA59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVA59.md): Beech 95-B55 · Caruthers, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1973 · N2818M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73FXQ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FXQ24.md): Beech 95B55 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1973 · N9038S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72FUG55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUG55.md): Beech 95-B55 · Ontario, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 18, 1972 · N224S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DVA51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DVA51.md): Beech 95-B55 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 21, 1970 · N5802S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70FUG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUG41.md): Beech B55 · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1970 · N60000 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0236.md): Beech 95-B55 · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 10, 1969 · N5763K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67F0292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0292.md): Beech 95-B55 · S.Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 4, 1967 · N7964K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66F0278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0278.md): Beech 95-B55 · Arvin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1966 · N6032F · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK66F0167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66F0167.md): Beechcraft 55 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 24, 1965 · N3018S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66F0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0052.md): Beechcraft 95-B55 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1965 · N296B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK65D0029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK65D0029.md): Beechcraft B-55 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 28, 1965 · N5612K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX65F0036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65F0036.md): Beechcraft 95-B55 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1965 · N8540M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X4151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4151.md): Beechcraft 55 · Ontario, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1964 · N315M · Destroyed

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=CA

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