Final None Nov 9, 2025

N500CA accident at Southern Pines, NC

Beech 95-A55 — Loss of control on ground at SOP (Southern Pines, NC)

DateNov 9, 2025
Tail numberN500CA
AircraftBeech 95-A55 · Beechcraft Baron · BE55
LocationSOP — Southern Pines, NC
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA26LA037

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.

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