BEECH 76
Juda, WI — March 16, 2015
Event Information
| Date | March 16, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA009 |
| Event ID | 20150317X53153 |
| Location | Juda, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.58697, -89.50279 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | 76 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a loss of engine power enroute.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while enroute to his destination, he experienced a loss of power to his left engine about 10 miles from the airport. Shortly after, the right engine experienced a loss of power, and the pilot maneuvered the airplane for an off-airport landing on a paved road. During the descent, the airplane struck power lines along the side of the road, causing substantial damage to the left wing. Upon subsequent investigation by a Federal Aviation Administration air safety inspector, it was determined that the airplane's fuel tanks were empty.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.