# NTSB Accident CHI02FA237
> **Beech 95-A55** · 2002-08-07 · Festus, MO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02FA237
- **Event ID:** 20020813X01378
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-08-07
- **Location:** Festus, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.194999, -90.385559
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** 95-A55
- **Registration:** N13MS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's lack of recent experience and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.  The pilot's failure to execute a go-around was a factor.

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