Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA90LA140

ROYAL CITY, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N8468V

Rockwell S2R

Analysis

THE PILOT REDUCED POWER TO DESCEND FOR LANDING AT HIS AIRSTRIP AFTER COMPLETING AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT AND THE ENGINE QUIT DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE ACFT IMPACTED AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT DURING THE ENSUING FORCED LANDING.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ENSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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