BEECH 95-A55
Southern Pines, NC, November 9, 2025
Event Information
| Date | November 9, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Southern Pines, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.23600, -79.39209 |
| Airport | Moore County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA037 |
| Event ID | 20251110201976 |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | 95-A55 |
| Registration # | N500CA |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NDRK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff at night, while distracted by an animal approaching the runway, which resulted in collision with a runway light.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.