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 MKC90FA032Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55B · Lakeville, MNInadequate visual lookout by the pilot in command in both aircraft.NTSB LAX89LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE58 · Sedona, AZThe pilot improperly leaning the fuel mixture of the left engine and the delay in aborting the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude conditions.NTSB MKC89LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Hot Springs, ARA wheels up landing was performed by the pilot in command, due to the interrupted landing and go-around. A psychological traffic pattern habit interference mind set interfered with the pilots ability to perform the normal functions required by the landing…NTSB MIA89LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · Sarasota, FLUneven runway condition (sunken spot).NTSB CHI89LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B-55 · Crothersville, INA failure of the engine due to a crankshaft counterweight failure. The pilot performed emergency procedures and executed a forced landing in an open field, where the aircraft encountered a large muddy area, bogged down and nosed over.NTSB ATL89FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · St Marys Island, GAThe pilot continued into IMC conditions where he collided with trees.NTSB CHI89LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55B · Quincy, ILThe pilot in command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and to take appropriate action to correct the porpoise.NTSB FTW88LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · Ada, OKThe plt said all pre-flt prep were normal including an eng run-up. The takeoff was being made with light winds. After rolling about 300 ft the acft began a swerve to the rt which the plt perceived was associated with a loss of pwr on the rt eng. The plt…NTSB FTW88FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Commerce, TXThe purpose of the flight was to satisfy an insurance requirement that the owner receive 10 hours of dual instruction in this aircraft. The dual controls had been removed and the single control was on the left side. The aircraft was observed in a clockwise…NTSB ATL87FA268Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Manteo, NCWitness observed acft settle into ocean during low level cruise flt adjacent to beach. Wx was ovrcst, indistinct horizon & calm sea. IFR flt plan had been filed but no contact was made with ATC. Engines and propeller examination did not reveal a mechanical…NTSB SEA87IA139Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Rigby, IDDuring descent for landing, with both engines being fed from the right main fuel tank, a loss of power occurred due to fuel exhaustion. A forced landing was made on a wheat field and during landing rollout the aircraft struck a ditch. Investigation revealed…NTSB ATL87LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Greenville, SCThe aircraft landed with the landing gear in the up position when the pilot inadvertently failed to extend the gear. He had disarmed the landing gear warning system by pulling the system circuit breaker because it was activating at normal power settings. He…NTSB ATL87LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Greenville, SCThe plt reported he forgot to put the ldg gear down. He stated that he was practiciing a short field ldg with the power set at about 15 in. Hg map. He noted that the gear warning system does not function unless the power is at 12 in. Hg map or below. The plt…NTSB MIA87WA043Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBeech 95-B55 · Cay Sal, BahamasNTSB MKC87LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Dumas, ARThe plt stated that he was operating VFR out of ft. lauderdale, Florida, when he encountered IMC weather close to valdosta, Georgia. At this point, the plt further stated, he air-filed an IFR flight plan but elected not to land and refuel. According to ATC…NTSB MIA87IA038Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech BE-95-55 · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe private pilot suffered a massive heart attack in cruise flight shortly after take-off. The pilots wife who held an expired private pilots certificate took over and landed successfully. The pilot was pronounced deceased upon arrival at a local hospital. No…NTSB BFO86FA038Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B 55 · Lynchburg, VAThe non-instrument rated pilot filed an IFR flight plan into known and forecast IFR weather. During his second ILS approach to the airport, after the control tower had closed, he failed to utilize the aircraft radio to illuminate the approach lighting system.…NTSB ATL86FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Elizabethtown, KYAcft observed in level flt in IMC just below EST 500 foot ovc. EST viz about 3/4 mi. Lt wing struck 15/16 inch dia steel guy cable 534 feet AGL shearing outer 118 in. Acft impacted earth fill dam 1169 ft from 650 feet tall tv antenna. Tower. Top of tower…NTSB MIA86LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Orlando, FLPlt extended landing gear while in the landing flare. The aircraft settled onto the landing gear doors as the landing gear was extending which prevented the landing gear from extending. The aircraft then settled onto its belly and skidded off the runway.NTSB NYC86LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Rochester, NYOn landing roll left gear collapsed, airplane swerved left, came to a stop. Airplane substantially damaged. No fire. No injuries.NTSB CHI86LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Muncie, INThe pilot intentionally landed gear up after an electrical failure and the gear failed to extend normally. The alternator switches were found off after the accident. It was beginning to get dark with ceilings at 2200 ft.NTSB ATL86FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Anniston, ALThe acft was observed flying through the base of the low level cloud layer prior to its impact on the side of a mountain. The plt was not instrument rated, had not filed a flt plan nor obtained a wx briefing. The impact point was several hundred ft below the…NTSB MKC85LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Wichita, KSThe plt stated he touched down with what appeared to be a soft landing but the acft started to porpoise. A go-around was performed and another landing accomplished without incident, however, the acft was substantially damaged during the first landing.NTSB ATL85LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Owensboro, KYThe plt had a single eng land rating & was preparing for a multi-eng check ride. While practicing a touch-&-go landing, the acft bounced. The plt applied power, made a go-around & landed without further incident. However, during a post-flt exam, substantial…NTSB LAX85LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Thermal, CAAt 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 LAX85FA301Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Corona, CADuring 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 ATL85LA202Incident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Alma, GAThe acft was lndd with the gear retracted during, practice touch & go landings. The plt was a FAA flight test engineer. The plt stated that the gear collapsed on touchdown; however, examination of the landing gear system failed to reveal a system malfunction.NTSB FTW84LA386Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Altus, OKAccording to the plt, with full flaps extended the acft encountered a windshear during the flare causing an excessive rate of descent on touchdown. Rwy contact collapsed the left main landing gear allowing the left wing to scrape on the rwy. Shortly before…NTSB NYC84LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · Trenton, NJDuring landing roll, as the acft slowed to about 40 mph and the plt was transitioning to taxi mode, the landing gear collapsed. No mechanical fault or failure was reported. Witnesses observed the gear to be down during the approach.NTSB ATL84LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · No.Myrtle Beach, SCWhen the plt extended the gear, the landing gear motor circuit breaker (c/b) popped. He reset the c/b & after a cool down period attempted to extend the gear again, but with the same results. The plt was not able to extend the gear fully down & locked with…NTSB FTW84LA304Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Lubbock, TXAccording to the plt, the right eng lost power & during the approach to the arpt, the left eng also lost power. Subsequently, he made a wheels up landing in a cotton field & the acft was damaged. The plt indicated that he was distracted in his attempts to…NTSB DEN84FA166Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BB-55 · Duchesne, UTAcft collided with a mountain at an elevation of 12,000 ft MSL. Wx at roosevelt, UT, 42 NM se of the accident site at 2030 MDT was estimated 7,000 ft bkn, 25,000 ft bkn, 40 miles visibility, 70 deg f, with cumulus nimbus clouds NE and se. Radar summary charts…NTSB FTW84LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Granbury, TXDuring a x-country flt, the plt landed at stephenville, TX, for fuel, but was unable to purchase any. Therefore, he proceeded to Granbury, TX, for fuel before continuing to chattanooga, TN. A witness heard the acft, then observed it porpoising down the last…NTSB LAX84LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Phoenix, AZThe gear was inadvertently retracted at about 50 mph by the pilot in command during landing roll.NTSB MIA84LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · St Augustine, FLThe acft landed with its left main gear jammed in the up position. Since the landing gear warning and indicating system indicated all normal the crew was unaware of the problem until the roll out. Investigation revealed that the left main gear actuating motor…NTSB LAX84LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Lk Havasu City, AZThe plt reported that the acft encountered a flock of 'large water birds' on short final. While abruptly maneuvering the acft to avoid the birds, the acft impacted hard on the rwy. The plt also stated that his landing was directly into the clear setting sun.NTSB FTW84LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Houston, TXSee FTW84LA056ANTSB NYC83LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · Pomona, NJDuring the landing roll the plt applied brakes and the left main landing gear collpased. The acft turned to the left and the remaining gear collapsed. The acft veered off the side of the rwy, dug into the soft dirt and spun around.NTSB LAX83LVM11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 55 · Watsonville, CAThe 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 ATL83LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Cornelia, GAThe acft collided with a grass-covered curbing at the edge of a taxiway as the pilot attempted to clear the rwy. At thisarpt the rwy is also used as a taxiway. While using the rwy to taxi for takeoff a radio call was heard reporting a landing acft so the…NTSB FTW83LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Pineville, LAPrior to landing, the plt moved the gear switch to the extend position & noted that the gear indicated down. However, the left main gear did not extend. While landing with the left gear retracted, the acft settled on the left wing & prop. The acft spun 180…NTSB LAX83FA279Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Van Nuys, CAThe 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 FTW83LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · San Antonio, TXWhile on the takeoff roll, with aprx 1400 ft of rwy remaining, the plt noticed that there was no indication of airspeed. He therefore elected to abort the takeoff, the rwy was a combination of asphalt & turf. Following his decision to abort, the remaining…NTSB FTW83LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Gage, OKThe acft made a forced landing off arpt after the engine quit. The weather was VMC and no flt plan was filed. This was across-country flt from los angeles, CA to bolivar, MO with a fuel stop at Gage, OK. The flt crashed 900 ft short of the rwy at Gage, OK.…NTSB LAX83LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-55 · San Francisco, CAThe 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 LAX83FA003Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-55 · Flagstaff, AZTwo witnesses reported that between 0130 & 0200 they observed an acft performing dives, loops, inverted flight & buzzinga lake. They stopped their vehicle & continued to observe the acft. The acft then departed but returned shortly thereafter. The lake is…NTSB MKC82DA164Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Goodland, KSThe pilot was on a cross-country flight with a refueling stop at Goodland, KS. During arrival at Goodland, he elected to land on runway 05. There was no evidence that he established radio contact with Goodland flight service, located on the airport, for an…NTSB LAX82FA290Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Palo Verde, AZThe acft took off from a road near the plt's home. It was observed to go around a pickup truck parked alongside the road & then lift off. The acft climbed, turned right briefly & then went wings level. It then started a right descending turn into the ground.…NTSB LAX82DA281Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Henderson, NVPilot raised landing gear instead of flaps on a touch and go landing. Pilot owns a C-411 and a BE-B55. Switches are reversed on these aircraft.NTSB NYC82FA115Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft B-55 · Ithaca, NYThe takeoff was observed to appear normal for 2500 ft. at about 150 ft in the air the acft rolled sharply left. The roll continued to an inverted position, after which the acft descended in a near vertical attitude. The aileron- elevator control locking pin…