16 Mar 2015: BEECH 76 NO SERIES

16 Mar 2015: BEECH 76 NO SERIES — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Juda, WI, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a loss of engine power enroute.

— NTSB Determination

Accident 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.

Contributing factors

cause Pilot
cause Fluid level
Contributed to outcome

Conditions

Weather: VMC, wind 240/13kt, vis 10sm

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