N501MSBEECH C902025-04-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BEECH C90S/N: LJ-626

Summary

On April 28, 2025, a Beech C90 (N501MS) was involved in an accident near Lancaster, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of power to both engines.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA176. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N501MS.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 28, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA176
Location
Lancaster, TX
Event ID
20250514200154
Coordinates
32.590019, -96.710000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of power to both engines.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
LJ-626
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
C90BE9L
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
9
FAA Model
C90

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DODSON INTERNATIONAL PARTS INC
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
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# CEN25LA176