BEECH 95-C55
Lakin, WV — April 23, 2025
Event Information
| Date | April 23, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA186 |
| Event ID | 20250425200067 |
| Location | Lakin, WV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.96000, -82.07000 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | 95-C55 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, and inadequate inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation 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.