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December 28, 2025 · Beech B90 · N40BA

Atlanta, GA

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 28, 2025
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Atlanta, GA
Aircraft
Beech B90 (1969)
Tail Number
N40BA
Operator
Lux Air
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA078

On December 28, 2025, about 0935 eastern standard time, a Beech B90 airplane, N40BA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Atlanta, Georgia. The pilot received minor injuries, and the copilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 positioning flight. The pilot reported that on the day before the accident flight, he instructed the fixed base operator (FBO) to fill the airplane’s fuel tanks. On the morning of the accident, FBO personnel informed the pilot that the airplane was fueled with 152 gallons of fuel. During the preflight inspection, the pilot observed the fuel quantity gauges indicated full. The airplane departed Miami Executive Airport (TMB), Miami, Florida, about 0628, under an instrument flight rules flight plan destined for Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK), Atlanta, Georgia. The airplane climbed to about 11,000 ft mean sea level and cruised in clear en route weather conditions. Weather at the destination airport included low cloud ceilings, and nearby airports were identified as alternates. About 43 nautical miles from PDK, the pilot directed the copilot to calculate the remaining fuel, which was reported as about 112 gallons remaining. Approach control approved a request to divert to Dobbins ARB Airport (MGE), Marietta, Georgia; however, shortly thereafter, air traffic control reported improved weather conditions at PDK, and the flight crew requested vectors for an approach. The airplane was vectored for the instrument landing system (ILS) runway 21L approach at PDK. While configuring the airplane near the final approach fix, which included the extension of the landing gear and flaps, the pilot reported a total loss of engine power on both engines, accompanied by illumination of all cockpit warning lights. The pilot initiated a shallow right turn to avoid residential structures and performed a forced landing to a wooded area in a residential neighborhood. During the landing, the airplane impacted trees and terrain before coming to rest about 2.4 nautical miles northeast of the approach end of runway 21L. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its wings, empennage, and fuselage. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Full Narrative

On December 28, 2025, about 0935 eastern standard time, a Beech B90 airplane, N40BA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Atlanta, Georgia. The pilot received minor injuries, and the copilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 positioning flight. The pilot reported that on the day before the accident flight, he instructed the fixed base operator (FBO) to fill the airplane’s fuel tanks. On the morning of the accident, FBO personnel informed the pilot that the airplane was fueled with 152 gallons of fuel. During the preflight inspection, the pilot observed the fuel quantity gauges indicated full. The airplane departed Miami Executive Airport (TMB), Miami, Florida, about 0628, under an instrument flight rules flight plan destined for Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK), Atlanta, Georgia. The airplane climbed to about 11,000 ft mean sea level and cruised in clear en route weather conditions. Weather at the destination airport included low cloud ceilings, and nearby airports were identified as alternates. About 43 nautical miles from PDK, the pilot directed the copilot to calculate the remaining fuel, which was reported as about 112 gallons remaining. Approach control approved a request to divert to Dobbins ARB Airport (MGE), Marietta, Georgia; however, shortly thereafter, air traffic control reported improved weather conditions at PDK, and the flight crew requested vectors for an approach. The airplane was vectored for the instrument landing system (ILS) runway 21L approach at PDK. While configuring the airplane near the final approach fix, which included the extension of the landing gear and flaps, the pilot reported a total loss of engine power on both engines, accompanied by illumination of all cockpit warning lights. The pilot initiated a shallow right turn to avoid residential structures and performed a forced landing to a wooded area in a residential neighborhood. During the landing, the airplane impacted trees and terrain before coming to rest about 2.4 nautical miles northeast of the approach end of runway 21L. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its wings, empennage, and fuselage. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:35 EST
Nearest AirportDekalb-Peachtree Airport (2.4nm NNE)
Runway21L
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech B90
Tail NumberN40BA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLux Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Seats9

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 3 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 59 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time09:41
Weather SourceWFAC

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