N1026WBEECH 95-B55 1989-11-24 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BEECH 95-B55 S/N: TC-1532

Summary

On November 24, 1989, a Beech 95-B55 (N1026W) was involved in an accident near Arlington, TX. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT BECAUSE OF SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90FA032. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1026W.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 24, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW90FA032
Location
ARLINGTON, TX
Event ID
20001213X29790
Coordinates
32.720867, -97.079231
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT BECAUSE OF SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TC-1532
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
95-B55 BE55
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HEDCO INC
Address
2623 HYDEPARK
Status
Deregistered
City
MIDLAND
State / Zip Code
TX 79703
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# FTW90FA032