NTSB investigations: Beech 95-B55 (T42A)
343 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech 95-B55 (T42A). 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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NTSB SEA00FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Hermiston, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors include a dark night, low ceilings and mist.NTSB LAX00LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Petaluma, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush condition and subsequent hard landing.NTSB ATL99LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Nashville, TNThe total failure of the nose gear extension and retraction assembly that resulted in the collapse of the nose gear during landing.NTSB LAX99FA104Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Coalinga, CAthe pilot's inadvertant visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB LAX98FA306Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Hawthorne, NVThe 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 MIA98WA102Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationBeech 95-B55 · North Eleuthera, BahamasNTSB LAX98FA091Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Sutter, CAThe 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 IAD98LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55B · Buffalo, NYImproper use of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB FTW98FA056Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Royse City, TXThe 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 CHI98LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Burlington, KSan 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 ATL98FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Kennesaw, GAthe 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 MIA97FA239Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Brownsville, TNthe 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 ATL97LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Murfreesboro, TNThe failure of the aircraft braking system due to low brake pressure resulting from the undetermined loss of brake fluid from the brake reservoir.NTSB LAX97LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Beaumont, CAthe 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 LAX97GA198Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · San Carlos, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB MIA97LA077Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Monroe, NCpilot incapacitation as result of Ischemic heart disease.NTSB FTW97FA092Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Mayhill, NMThe 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 LAX97FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Goleta, CAfailure 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 FTW97LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55B · Bellville, TXThe 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 FTW96LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55B · Kingfisher, OKthe 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 LAX96LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Ramona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB MIA96LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B55B · Clinton, NCa loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot loosing control of the airplane and impact with tress.NTSB CHI96LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B55B · Manhattan, KSthe pilot's failure to properly extend the landing gear. A factor was his failure to follow checklist procedures.NTSB MIA96FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Morganton, NCthe 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 BFO96LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Annapolis, MDthe 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 CHI95LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Delavan, WIThe pilot misjudged the flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Lack of experience in the make and model aircraft was a factor.NTSB FTW95FA125Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55B · Midway, ARThe 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 LAX95WA165Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech BE-55 · Laurieton, AustraliaNTSB ATL95FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95B55 · Mableton, GAThe 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 LAX95LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Santa Monica, CAfuel 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 LAX94LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Calexico, CA1) 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 FTW94FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55B · Battlement Mesa, COImpaired 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 CHI93LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55B · Lafayette, INthe loss of engine power for reason or reasons undetermined.NTSB FTW93LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55B · Ashdown, ARThe pilot's failure to abort the landing. A factor was the wet grassNTSB MIA93WA049Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech 95-B55B · Walkers Cay, BahamasNTSB ATL93FA031Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55B · Calera, ALThe 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 FTW93FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55B · Chatham, LAThe 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 CHI92FA290Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · Joliet, ILThe pilot's inadvertent wheels up landing.NTSB ANC92LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55-95B55B · Delta Junction, AKFuel 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 CHI92LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Wheeling, ILImproper starting procedure attempted by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: magneto switch left in the 'on' position.NTSB CHI92FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportBeech 95-BE55 · Benton Harbor, MIUndetermined.NTSB ATL91FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Irmo, SCThe loss of control of the aircraft for undetermined reason(s).NTSB LAX91LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B95-B55 · Glendale, AZThe 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 MIA91FA107Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Chassahowitzka, FLThe pilot in commands continued VFR flight into IFR conditions resulting in an inflight loss of control and an inflight collision with the ground.NTSB FTW91FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · England, ARThe 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 ANC91LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B55B · Eielson Afb, AKThe 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 NYC90FA226Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Smithfield, PAThe failure of both pilots to maintain aircraft control while conducting training maneuvers at an altitude that precluded a safe recovery.NTSB CHI90LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-55 · Detroit, MIThe 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 DEN90LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-55 · Watkins, COExecuting of a simulated single engine approach in wind conditions that exceeded the demonstrated crosswind capability of the airplane with both engines operating.NTSB FTW90FA032Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Arlington, TXThe pilot-in-command's loss of control in flight because of spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night.