2 fatal · BEECH 55-E55 · 1995-04-15 · DAYTONA BEACH, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA95FA107
Event ID
20001207X03335
Type
Accident
Date
1995-04-15
Location
DAYTONA BEACH, FL, USA
Coordinates
29.189846, -81.049026
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
BEECH
Model
55-E55
Registration
N577M
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MANAGE THE FUEL AVAILABLE IN FLIGHT BY IMPROPERLY SELECTING THE FUEL SELECTORS TO FUEL AVAILABLE IN OTHER TANKS, RESULTING IN BOTH ENGINES LOSING POWER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.