On March 5, 1993, a Beech 65-A90 (registration N800VT) operated by Roever Evangelistic was involved in an aviation accident near Midlothian, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE INADVERTENT STALL DURING THE FLARE TOUCHDOWN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a night cross-country flight, both engines lost power at 6,000 feet after fuel pump lights illuminated. The pilot attempted a landing at a local airport but touched down 90 degrees to the runway axis. Investigation found only 2 pints of fuel in the system.
Flight and Incident
A cross-country flight being conducted at night experienced a loss of engine power to both engines while cruising at 6,000 feet. The flight encountered high headwinds along the route. Prior to the power loss, both fuel pump lights illuminated in the cockpit. The pilot identified a local airport with its runway lights illuminated and initiated an approach for landing.
Landing and Aftermath
During the landing attempt, the airplane touched down at a 90-degree angle to the long axis of the runway. A passenger reported hearing the stall warning horn before ground contact. After touchdown, the airplane came to rest approximately 100 feet from the initial point of impact. An examination of the airplane's fuel system revealed the presence of only 2 pints of fuel.