Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA186
Location
Lakin, WV
Event ID
20250425200067
Coordinates
38.960000, -82.070000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
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.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N591R
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TE-248
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WADE BOYCE R
Address
1005 HELEN DR
Status
Deregistered
City
HURRICANE
State / Zip Code
WV 25526-9526
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# ERA25LA186