N9UPBEECH 95-B55 1990-09-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH 95-B55 S/N: TC-1273

Summary

On September 22, 1990, a Beech 95-B55 (N9UP) was involved in an accident near Smithfield, PA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL WHILE CONDUCTING TRAINING MANEUVERS AT AN ALTITUDE THAT PRECLUDED A SAFE RECOVERY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90FA226. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9UP.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 22, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90FA226
Location
SMITHFIELD, PA
Event ID
20001212X24348
Coordinates
39.799667, -79.799484
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL WHILE CONDUCTING TRAINING MANEUVERS AT AN ALTITUDE THAT PRECLUDED A SAFE RECOVERY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TC-1273
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
95-B55 BE55
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC90FA226