NTSB investigations: Beech 95-B55 (T42A), CA
45 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.
Cases per year
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| 1965 | 4 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 |
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| 1976 | 3 |
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| 1999 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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NTSB WPR25FA224Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Pacific Grove, CAOn 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 WPR17LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95 B55 (T42A) · Cameron Park, CAFailure 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 WPR11FA125Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · San Bernardino, CAThe 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 WPR11CA123Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Van Nuys, CAThe 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 WPR10FA369Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 55 · Oceanside, CAThe 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 SEA08LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a porpoise and hard landing.NTSB LAX05CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Porterville, CAthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB LAX04FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during climb, and the pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout during cruise.NTSB LAX02LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Joshua Tree, CAThe 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 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 LAX99FA104Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Coalinga, CAthe pilot's inadvertant visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB 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 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 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 LAX96LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Ramona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.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 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 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 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 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 LAX82FVM02Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-B55 · King City, CANTSB LAX80DVM32Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-B55 · Paso Robles, CANTSB LAX78FA070Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 95-B55 · Costa Mesa, CANTSB LAX78FA039Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 95-B55 · Bear Valy Sprg, CANTSB OAK77FA042Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 95-B55 · Eureka, CANTSB LAX77FA018Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 95-B55 · Barstow, CANTSB LAX77FUM09Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-B55 · Carlsbad, CANTSB OAK76DVA35Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-B55 · Fresno, CANTSB OAK76FVM04Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-B55 · Palo Alto, CANTSB LAX74FUG37Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B55 · Corona, CANTSB OAK73DVA59Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-B55 · Caruthers, CANTSB OAK73FXQ24Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95B55 · Truckee, CANTSB LAX72FUG55Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-B55 · Ontario, CANTSB LAX71DVA51Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-B55 · Bakersfield, CANTSB LAX70FUG41Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B55 · Bermuda Dunes, CANTSB OAK69D0236Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-B55 · Oakland, CANTSB LAX67F0292Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-B55 · S.Barbara, CANTSB LAX66F0278Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech 95-B55 · Arvin, CANTSB OAK66F0167Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft 55 · Livermore, CANTSB LAX66F0052Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft 95-B55 · San Diego, CANTSB OAK65D0029Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft B-55 · Lodi, CANTSB LAX65F0036Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft 95-B55 · Long Beach, CANTSB UNK64X4151Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeechcraft 55 · Ontario, CA