Accident Details
A pilot and a flight instructor were conducting a flight that included air work and touch-and-go landings at Bridgeport (XBP), Alliance-Fort Worth (AFW), Meacham (FTW), and Hicks Airports (T67). After over two hours of flying, they returned to Bridgeport for a final touch-and-go landing. During the landing roll or as they were initiating the touch-and-go, the engine lost power. Unable to glide back to the runway, the flight instructor executed a forced landing in a plowed field north of the airport. The airplane touched down hard, causing the landing gear to shear off. The aircraft slid 60 feet before coming to a stop. The firewall was buckled. Both the pilot and flight instructor sustained minor injuries.
Inspection Findings
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector examined the airplane after the accident. The fuel selector was found positioned on the left fuel tank. When electrical power was applied, the left fuel gauge registered empty. Only one quart of fuel was drained from the left fuel tank. The right fuel tank had not been compromised and contained fuel.
Conclusion
The investigation did not specify a probable cause. The facts are as documented in the official source.