BEECH BE-76
Melbourne, FL — December 26, 2024
Event Information
| Date | December 26, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA084 |
| Event ID | 20241230199481 |
| Location | Melbourne, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.11508, -80.70666 |
| Airport | MELBOURNE ORLANDO INTL |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | BE-76 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing.
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.