Beech 95-B55 crash near Dundee Airport

2 fatalities • Dundee, United Kingdom

A Beechcraft Baron crashed into terrain during an approach to Dundee Airport in Scotland, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On May 3, 2015, at 11:13 UTC, a Beech 95-B55, registration G-RICK, struck terrain while performing an approach to Dundee Airport (EGPN) in Dundee, Scotland. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries for the pilot and one passenger. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact.

At the time of the accident, the flight was operating under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Automated weather reports from the airport at 11:20 UTC indicated winds from 090 degrees at 22 knots, visibility of 5,000 meters with moderate rain, and a broken ceiling between 900 and 1,600 feet.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 May 2015 BEECH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION BEECH 95-B55 accident near Dundee, United Kingdom?

A Beechcraft Baron crashed into terrain during an approach to Dundee Airport in Scotland, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 May 2015 BEECH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION BEECH 95-B55 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 May 2015 involved a BEECH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION BEECH 95-B55, operated by JAMES JACK, at Dundee, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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