N8313NBEECH 95-B55 (T42A)2025-08-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH 95-B55 (T42A)S/N: TC-1070

Summary

On August 20, 2025, a Beech 95-B55 (T42A) (N8313N) was involved in an incident near St. Petersburg, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the landing gear’s electrical retraction/extension system, which tripped the circuit breaker.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA343. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8313N.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA343
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Event ID
20250911200984
Coordinates
27.765114, -82.626940
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the landing gear’s electrical retraction/extension system, which tripped the circuit breaker.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TC-1070
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
95-B55 (T42A)BE55
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
6
FAA Model
95-B55 (T42A)

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ST PETE AVIATION SERVICES LLC
Address
107 8TH AVE SE
City
SAINT PETERSBURG
State / Zip Code
FL 33701-5094
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# ERA25LA343