N591RBEECH 95-C552025-04-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BEECH 95-C55S/N: TE-248

Summary

On April 23, 2025, a Beech 95-C55 (N591R) was involved in an accident near Lakin, WV. The accident resulted in 1 serious 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 inspection, and inadequate inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent forced landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA186. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N591R.

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
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TE-248
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
95-C55BE55
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

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