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Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech 95-C55

37 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech 95-C55. 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 ('1152708')) 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 ('1152708'))
  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 ('1152708'))
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 WPR17FA125Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 C55 · Mountain Ranch, CAThe pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and mountain obscuration that resulted in controlled flight into trees and terrain.Jun 9, 2017 · N3717Q · Destroyed NTSB MIA07FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Port Orange, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb resulting in inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper positioning of the left fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation to the left engine.Mar 4, 2007 · N100FG · Substantial damage NTSB CHI01FA017Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Homer, NEThe inadequate remedial action the flightcrew had during the stall recovery maneuver and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the intentional stall the flightcrew was performing.Oct 19, 2000 · N782B · Destroyed NTSB CHI99FA072Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Pellston, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance on the approach and his flight into known icing conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot flying with known equipment deficiencies, the pilot's physical impairment (alcohol), the…Jan 22, 1999 · N4920M · Destroyed NTSB CHI97FAMS2Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Grand Haven, MIundetermined.Apr 21, 1997 · N242BS · Destroyed NTSB LAX97FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · San Diego, CAthe pilot's lack of situational awareness (becoming lost/disoriented during the approach), his failure to fly the approach as charted, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, while attempting an abrupt turn toward the airport, which led to an…Nov 22, 1996 · N3774Q · Destroyed NTSB MIA94FA155Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Wauchula, FLDelay by the pilot-in-command to obtain weather avoidance assistance from the ARTCC controller resulting in the inflight breakup after encounter with a thunderstorm.Jun 7, 1994 · N966N · Destroyed NTSB CHI93GA204Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Fort Madison, IAthe pilot-in command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were door not secured, checklist not followed, diverted attention of the pilot-in-command, and emergency procedure not followed.Jun 11, 1993 · N301U · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91FA324Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Granada Hills, CAA loss of directional control following an undetermined autopilot failure, during which the pilot failed to perform the emergency procedure to correct a mis-trim condition. Contributing to the accident was a perceived elevator control problem; the inability…Jul 23, 1991 · N77CQ · Destroyed NTSB ANC88FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C55 · Tyonek, AKThe two pilots were operating the aircraft under the authority of a ferry permit which allowed flt only during day VFR conditions and with a single pilot. They requested and received just the weather at the destination airport, which was VMC. En route the flt…Apr 27, 1988 · N2730T · Substantial damage NTSB MIA88FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C-55 · Brookhaven, MSThe pilot of the twin engine aircraft landed with vis 1/2 mile in fog and realized he had landed long. He executed a go-around and on the second landing forgot to lower the landing gear. The propellers stuck the runway and severely damaged one propeller. He…Oct 31, 1987 · N640B · Destroyed NTSB LAX87FA309Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C-55 · Salton City, CAInstructor pilot's inability to recover control of the aircraft after it entered a spin.Aug 23, 1987 · N3784Q · Destroyed NTSB MIA87FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C-55 · Ivel, KYThe plt who was originally scheduled to make the charter flt to pick up the pax was reluctant to do so due to low ceilings in the mountainous area at the destination. The owner of the company took the flt & the flt was observed by witnesses near the…Dec 10, 1986 · N7975M · Destroyed NTSB LAX82FA085Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-95-C55 · Huron, CAFollowing a business trip the pilot deplaned two passengers at a private airport and proceeded to takeoff to the north. Witnesses judged the takeoff run to be short followed by a steep bank and climb to the right. A maximum estimatedaltitude of 250 feet AGL…Feb 25, 1982 · N491A · Destroyed NTSB LAX82FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Twentynine Palm, CAAt 1605, the flt called blythe fss stating he was 25 mi east for landing. When he heard that his business associates in another acft were preparing to depart blythe for Twentynine palms, the plt cancelled his landing intentions & stated that they will be…Feb 11, 1982 · N200WJ · Destroyed NTSB NYC81FA007Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Canisteo, NYOct 29, 1980 · N171W · Destroyed NTSB FTW80FA008Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech C55 · Fordyce, AROct 25, 1979 · N9466S · Destroyed NTSB NYC79FA015Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech C55 · Enfield, CTDec 7, 1978 · N82V · Destroyed NTSB DEN78FA029Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Durango, COMar 2, 1978 · N885M · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FA074Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech C55 · Farmersburg, INSep 24, 1977 · N3754Q · Destroyed NTSB CHI76AC073Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Chicago, ILJun 24, 1976 · N2034W · Destroyed NTSB LAX76AL024Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Santa Ana, CAOct 17, 1975 · N100PW · Destroyed NTSB SEA76AS011Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Murphy, IDAug 19, 1975 · N2066W · Destroyed NTSB MIA75AM043Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Opa Locka, FLJan 11, 1975 · N5943S · Destroyed NTSB CHI74AC051Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Rochester, INDec 19, 1973 · N6299V · Destroyed NTSB LAX74AL038Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Kayenta, AZNov 18, 1973 · N2077W · Destroyed NTSB CHI74AC034Accident · 8 fatalClosedBeech 95-B55 · Inkster, MIOct 9, 1973 · N233Z · Destroyed NTSB NYC72AN080Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Charlotte, NCDec 13, 1971 · N4877J · Destroyed NTSB MKC72AK010Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Coats, KSAug 6, 1971 · N4893J · Destroyed NTSB IAD71AI018Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Boones Mill, VAOct 26, 1970 · N5484U · Destroyed NTSB MIA71AM005Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Pompano Beach, FLJul 12, 1970 · N655H · Destroyed NTSB MIA70A0029Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Daytona Beach, FLOct 3, 1969 · N7982M · Destroyed NTSB MIA69A0047Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Missing AircraftFeb 15, 1969 · N9490S · Destroyed NTSB FTW69A0039Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Winchester, TXDec 10, 1968 · N4807J · Destroyed NTSB FTW68A0099Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · San Antonio, TXMay 29, 1968 · N2090W · Destroyed NTSB CHI68A0099Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 120 · Phoneton, OHMay 20, 1968 · CF-KUE · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB NYC68A0022Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Lancaster, PAAug 4, 1967 · N477AP · Destroyed