Beech B-55 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 143 Beech B-55 airframes on record (built 1964–1982), 55 currently registered. 5 have one or more NTSB accident records (5 records total). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Beech B-55 accidents
The failure of the left main landing gear actuator rods, which resulted in a gear up landing.
A total loss of left engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power.
The pilot's delayed completion of the before landing checklist, including the extension of the landing gear, during an approaching thunderstorm, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear in transit and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the float-equipped airplane during an aborted water takeoff, resulting in a dragged wing.
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing during the first attempt, and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear during the second landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts.