Final
1 serious
Apr 23, 2025
N591R crash at Lakin, WV
Beech 95-C55 — Fuel starvation at Lakin, WV
DateApr 23, 2025
Tail numberN591R
AircraftBeech 95-C55 · Beechcraft Baron · BE55
LocationLakin, WV
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseERA25LA186
Probable cause
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.
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