Beechcraft BE-95-B55 N4JV
22 September 2006 · N. Sioux City, South Dakota, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 22 September 2006 at about 14:58 local time, a Beechcraft BE-95-B55 registered N4JV, operated by Michael F. Wille, was involved in an accident near N. Sioux City, South Dakota, United States. One person was on board and one died. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 14:58
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- N. Sioux City, South Dakota, United States
- Coordinates
- 42.5186, -96.4931
- Aircraft
- Beechcraft BE-95-B55
- Registration
- N4JV
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 2
- Operator
- Michael F. Wille
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Business
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- North Platte → La Crosse
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- CHI06FA264
People
1 person died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight, and subsequent inadvertent flat spin from which he could not recover. Contributing to the accident were clouds, turbulence, and rain showers.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The airplane was in cruise flight at 9,000 feet above mean sea level (msl) when it entered a descending left turn. The altitude data went into coast mode with the groundspeed being reported as 204 knots. Four seconds later, radar data shows the airplane turning to the right with a ground speed of 50 knots at an altitude of 7,400 feet. The airplane then enters another descending left turn. Radar data then shows the airplane at 5,200 feet with a ground speed of 29 knots. The altitude data then once again entered the coast mode. Witnesses reported seeing the airplane spinning as it descended out of the clouds. The airplane impacted the terrain in a relatively flat attitude. Post accident examination of the airframe, engines, and associated systems and components failed to reveal any preimpact failure/malfunction. Weather conditions at the time of the accident consisted of instrument meteorological conditions with rain. A weather study showed the airplane was operating in an area of instrument meteorological conditions with rain showers, and turbulence.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Beechcraft BE-95 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2004 | Beechcraft BE-95-A55 | Louisville, Kentucky, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 11 Feb 2011 | Beechcraft BE 95-B55 | Forcletta, Switzerland | - | Fatal | 5 |
| 12 May 2000 | Beechcraft BE-95-B55 | Houston, Texas, United States | - | Fatal | 6 |
| 15 Dec 1998 | Beechcraft BE-95-A55 | Mesquite, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 7 Apr 1997 | Beechcraft BE-95 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Aug 1990 | Beechcraft BE 95 | Faribault, Minnesota, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 2006 | Beechcraft B-99 | Rapid City, South Dakota, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 16 Aug 2006 | Beechcraft 19A | Yankton, South Dakota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Piper PA-32-300 | Pierre, South Dakota, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 6 Feb 2006 | Cirrus SR22 | Wagner, South Dakota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 Jul 2005 | Rockwell S-2R | Bristol, South Dakota, United States | Dakota Air Spray Inc | Fatal | 1 |
| 7 Dec 2005 | Cessna 310Q | Pierre, South Dakota, United States | Air Max Airlines | No injuries | - |