N555RG is a 1954 Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 8 seats, powered by a P&W R-985 series rated at 450 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Metamora, MI. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Jun 1992. It has been registered to its current owner since Oct 2021. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 72 years old
- 1 of 80 Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1
2021
1992
That's everything on file so far — TailWiki checks the FAA registry daily and adds new entries as N555RG's record changes.
The pilot reported that after landing during dark rainy night conditions, he exited the runway on taxiway echo and contacted ground. Ground instructed the pilot to taxi via Echo and Echo 4 to the ramp. The pilot further reported that he proceeded to taxi south on Echo and made a left turn onto Echo 4. On Echo 4 the airplane's left wing was struck by a fuel truck. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
According to the local Police Department report, the fuel truck driver reported that he was driving on the south perimeter road, and came to a stop at the stop sign for about 15 seconds. The driver continued to cross the intersection at about 5 miles per hour, and drove into the airplane. The fuel truck driver further reported that he did not see the airplane.
No photos yet. Sign in to add the first one.