N76NNBEECH BE-762024-12-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BEECH BE-76S/N: ME-158

Summary

On December 26, 2024, a Beech BE-76 (N76NN) was involved in an accident near Melbourne, FL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA084. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N76NN.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 26, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA084
Location
Melbourne, FL
Event ID
20241230199481
Coordinates
28.115083, -80.706661
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
ME-158
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
BE-76BE76
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
4
FAA Model
76

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1707 RUN WAY
City
MIDDLETOWN
State / Zip Code
OH 45042-2300
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA25LA084