Beech 95-B55 accident near Granbury, Texas, April 15, 1984
On April 15, 1984 at about 6:25 pm local time, a Beech 95-B55, registered N3050, was substantially damaged in an accident near Granbury, Texas (Granbury Muni. airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 15, 1984 · about 6:25 pm local time
- Place
- Granbury, Texas · Granbury Muni. · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech 95-B55 · all 95-B55s on the register
- Registration
- N3050 · no longer on the register · serial TC-546
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
DURING A X-COUNTRY FLT, THE PLT LANDED AT STEPHENVILLE, TX, FOR FUEL, BUT WAS UNABLE TO PURCHASE ANY. THEREFORE, HE PROCEEDED TO GRANBURY, TX, FOR FUEL BEFORE CONTINUING TO CHATTANOOGA, TN. A WITNESS HEARD THE ACFT, THEN OBSERVED IT PORPOISING DOWN THE LAST THIRD OF THE RWY AT HIGH SPEED. HE REPORTED THAT THE PLT LOCKED THE BRAKES ABOUT 500 FT FROM THE END OF THE RWY. THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE END OF THE RWY & WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED WHEN IT COLLIDED WITH THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF A WIDE DITCH. THE WITNESS ESTIMATED THAT THE WIND WAS FROM THE NORTHWEST AT 25 GUSTING 30 KTS. THE PLT HAD BEEN FLYING FOR MANY YEARS, BUT HAD ONLY A STUDENT CERTIFICATE. HE WAS NOT ENDORSED FOR SOLO X-COUNTRY FLT.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: student
- Flight time: 816 hours in all; 35 in this make and model; 9 in the last 90 days; 5 in the last 30 days; 689 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,805 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, September 11, 1983; 62 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 5,100 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental IO-470-L (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: SEP Stephenville TX
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 14, 3,600 ft by 60 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 320° at 25 knots, gusting 30
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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