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March 19, 2025 · Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · N4455B

Grenada, MS

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 19, 2025
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
Grenada, MS
Aircraft
Beech 95-B55 (T42A) (1979)
Tail Number
N4455B
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA135

The pilot reported that after touchdown on runway 13, the airplane encountered a wind gust, and the airplane subsequently climbed about 5 ft above ground level (agl). The pilot applied back pressure on the yoke to regain a slight nose-high landing attitude when the airplane landed hard and bounced again to about 3 ft agl. Due to the airplane’s airspeed being below the single-engine best rate of climb airspeed, the pilot did not apply power for a go-around and continued the landing. The airplane landed hard again, the airplane’s nose landing gear collapsed, and the right main landing gear tire blew out. Unable to maintain directional control, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and came to rest upright in the grass. The airplane’s fuselage sustained substantial damage. Prior to landing, the pilot used on-board weather information to determine that the wind was from 200° at 17 knots, gusting to 26 knots. The airport’s runway 22 was listed in poor condition with a remark that the asphalt was cracked and had depressions. The pilot chose runway 13 for the improved surface condition and wider runway, which placed the runway crosswind component between 16 to 24 knots. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s loss of airplane control while landing in gusty wind conditions resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that after touchdown on runway 13, the airplane encountered a wind gust, and the airplane subsequently climbed about 5 ft above ground level (agl). The pilot applied back pressure on the yoke to regain a slight nose-high landing attitude when the airplane landed hard and bounced again to about 3 ft agl. Due to the airplane’s airspeed being below the single-engine best rate of climb airspeed, the pilot did not apply power for a go-around and continued the landing. The airplane landed hard again, the airplane’s nose landing gear collapsed, and the right main landing gear tire blew out. Unable to maintain directional control, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and came to rest upright in the grass. The airplane’s fuselage sustained substantial damage. Prior to landing, the pilot used on-board weather information to determine that the wind was from 200° at 17 knots, gusting to 26 knots. The airport’s runway 22 was listed in poor condition with a remark that the asphalt was cracked and had depressions. The pilot chose runway 13 for the improved surface condition and wider runway, which placed the runway crosswind component between 16 to 24 knots. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:31 CDT
Nearest AirportGrenada Muni (0nm SSW)
Runway13
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 95-B55 (T42A)
Tail NumberN4455B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550 · Reciprocating · 300 | Continental · IO-550 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1Age 74 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 17 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time14:25
Weather SourcePILO

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