# NTSB Accident IAD00LA049
> **Beech BE-55** · 2000-06-09 · ERIE, PA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD00LA049
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21247
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-06-09
- **Location:** ERIE, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.119819, -80.079521
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** BE-55
- **Registration:** N777K
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of power to both engines.  A factor was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and takeoff with inadequate fuel for the flight.

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