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Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech 95-A55

31 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech 95-A55. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1152704')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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_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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1152704'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1152704'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB ERA12LA535Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Millville, NJThe pilot receiving instruction failed to maintain airplane control during the simulated engine-out landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take timely remedial action.Aug 29, 2012 · N71BM · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09FA235Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Minden, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a low altitude maneuver that resulted in a stall.May 9, 2009 · N1533Z · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09FA164Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Porter, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing for undetermined reasons.Feb 12, 2009 · N9648Y · Substantial damage NTSB DFW06FA205Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE95 A-55 · McGregor, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall and loss of control of the airplane.Sep 2, 2006 · N181Y · Destroyed NTSB CHI02FA237Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Festus, MOThe pilot's lack of recent experience and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. The pilot's failure to execute a go-around was a factor.Aug 7, 2002 · N13MS · Destroyed NTSB MIA00FA166Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Aliceville, ALThe in-flight collision with trees then terrain while descending for undetermined reasons.May 23, 2000 · N711MS · Destroyed NTSB NYC95FA123Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Wise, VAThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, after the right engine lost power, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the ground.May 25, 1995 · N9672Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX93FA360Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Pine Mountain, CAThe pilot in command did not maintain adequate clearance with the terrain. Factors in this accident were: the dark night, and the poor in flight planning and decision making by the pilot.Sep 20, 1993 · N9778Y · Destroyed NTSB MIA93FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Jacksonville, FLAn explosion and fire from undetermined fuel and ignition sources in the left wing.Jul 15, 1993 · N2200Q · Destroyed NTSB LAX91FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Woodland, CAThe pilot's misjudgement of his altitude to assure terrain clearance during a night visual approach. Contributing factors were the dark night, unlit terrain, the pilot's lack of recent night time, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airport, and an…Nov 22, 1990 · N1594S · Destroyed NTSB LAX89FA287Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Tracy, CAInadequate visual lookout by both pilots, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of a conflict alert system for the stockton arts ii radar.Aug 24, 1989 · N42695 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB NYC89FA097Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Lake Placid, NYThe pilot's departure into known adverse weather conditions and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: the adverse weather conditions.Mar 1, 1989 · N1729Q · Destroyed NTSB LAX86MA074Accident · 7 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Concord, CADrg arr, the acft was vectored for an lda rwy 19R apch. After being clrd for the apch, the plt was advised that radar svc was terminated & told to contact the twr. At 2033 PST, he rprtd inbnd at the final apch fix & was clrd for the apch. Aprx 2 min later, he…Dec 24, 1985 · N1494G · Destroyed NTSB LAX85FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Newport Beach, CAShortly after takeoff, the propeller separated from the aircraft's left engine. The aircraft continued to climb straight ahead and was then observed in s steep left turn during which it descended and crashed into the roof of a building approximately one…Oct 8, 1984 · N9572Y · Destroyed NTSB MIA79FA054Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 58 · Greenville, MSFeb 26, 1979 · N2055K · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB NYC76AN030Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech B95A55 · Hyannis, MASep 6, 1975 · N1426G · Destroyed NTSB MIA74AM026Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95-A55 · Maitland, FLSep 28, 1973 · N488W · Destroyed NTSB CHI73AC081Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 95-A55 · Midlothian, ILApr 7, 1973 · N9792Y · Destroyed NTSB OAK73DJY06Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Savannakhet, LaosJul 18, 1972 · 0067 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB NYC71AN058Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 95-A55 · Muncy, PANov 10, 1970 · N77WW · Destroyed NTSB MIA71RM014Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 95-A55 · Spanish W, Burkina FasoAug 13, 1970 · N232VC · Destroyed NTSB FTW70AF053Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95-55 · El Dorado, ARFeb 24, 1970 · N9574Y · Destroyed NTSB UNK69X0138Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech 95-55 · Summt Lake, CanadaAug 6, 1969 · N321L · Destroyed NTSB OAK69A0072Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 95-A55 · Benicia, CAJun 19, 1969 · N8556M · Destroyed NTSB OAK69O0012Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95-A55 · Vientiane, LaosJan 5, 1969 · N522C · Destroyed NTSB NYC68A0042Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95-A55 · Castle Creek, NYSep 8, 1967 · N1450G · Destroyed NTSB UNK67X0112Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95-A55 · Nha Trang, VMFeb 20, 1967 · N9781Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX67A0036Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95-A55 · Topanga Beach, CAOct 2, 1966 · N188M · Destroyed NTSB LAX65A0079Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeechcraft 95-55 · Murrieta, CAApr 1, 1965 · N8522M · Destroyed NTSB FTW65A0094Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeechcraft B-55 · Austin, TXMar 29, 1965 · N441J · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X2179Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeechcraft 95-A55 · Fresno, CAJun 7, 1964 · N1763G · Destroyed