Incident Summary
An aircraft encountered a critical emergency while operating at relatively low altitude near Oakdale Airport. The crew reported to air traffic control that both engines had failed and requested clearance for an emergency landing. As the aircraft lost speed, it entered an aerodynamic stall and crashed into a field adjacent to the airport.
Events
The flight was in the vicinity of Oakdale Airport when the crew detected the loss of power from both engines. They immediately established communication with ATC, informing them of the dual engine failure and the need to land urgently. The aircraft's airspeed decreased significantly, causing it to stall. The crew was unable to recover before the aircraft struck the ground in a field near the airport. Following the impact, both pilots exited the aircraft without injury. The aircraft was extensively damaged and deemed beyond economical repair.
Investigation
An investigation into the accident focused on the cause of the engine failure. Officials examined the aircraft's fuel system and operational procedures.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause determination states that the accident resulted from a dual engine failure due to fuel starvation. This fuel starvation was attributed to a mismanagement of fuel by the flight crew, which forced the attempt of an emergency landing.