# NTSB Accident FTW00FA146
> **Beech BE-95-B55** · 2000-05-12 · HOUSTON, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW00FA146
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20988
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-05-12
- **Location:** HOUSTON, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.649284, -95.279426
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 6
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 6
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** BE-95-B55
- **Registration:** N4005A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the loss of control on takeoff as a result of the pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock due to his inadequate preflight inspection.  A contributing factor was the pilot exceeding the aircraft's certificated maximum weight and balance limitations.

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