N994WYBEECH E-552025-03-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BEECH E-55S/N: TE-1001

Summary

On March 16, 2025, a Beech E-55 (N994WY) was involved in an accident near Van Nuys, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: An in-flight collision with a bird during an approach to land.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA113. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N994WY.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 16, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA113
Location
Van Nuys, CA
Event ID
20250317199874
Coordinates
34.209806, -118.489970
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

An in-flight collision with a bird during an approach to land.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TE-1001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
E-55BE55
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
6
FAA Model
E-55

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
INTERNATIONAL AIR SERVICE INC TRUSTEE
Address
701 S CARSON ST STE 200
City
CARSON CITY
State / Zip Code
NV 89701-5239
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# WPR25LA113