Accident Summary
On 10 November 2023, at 15:46 UTC, a Reims Cessna F150J, registration D-ERIT, operated by Sevenair Academy, suffered an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion shortly after takeoff from Ponte de Sor, Portalegre, Portugal. The pilot attempted to return to the runway but lost control of the aircraft, resulting in an accident. The event was classified as an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion followed by loss of control (FUEL/LOC-I).
Aircraft and Operator Information
The aircraft involved was a Reims Cessna F150J, a single-engine light aircraft. It was being operated by Sevenair Academy, a flight training organization. The aircraft's registration was D-ERIT.
Investigation
The Portuguese Office for the Prevention and Investigation of Accidents in Civil Aviation and Rail (GPIAAF) conducted a safety investigation into the accident. The investigation determined that the engine failure was caused by fuel exhaustion, which led to a loss of control when the pilot attempted to return to the runway. The probable cause of the accident was established as engine failure due to fuel exhaustion followed by loss of control.
Additional Details
The accident occurred at Ponte de Sor aerodrome in the Portalegre district of Portugal. The time of the event was recorded as 15:46 UTC. No further details regarding injuries or damage were provided in the preliminary report.