Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare.
NTSB analysis
The pilot in the multi-engine airplane reported that, during landing, the right propeller struck the runway and that the cabin door came open. The pilot taxied the airplane to the ramp when he discovered the right propeller damage.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA18CA252 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 30, 2018
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Nearest airport
- North Little Rock Muni (ORK)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech 95B55
- N-number
- N550K
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1978
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.