On August 29, 1980, a Cessna 414 Chancellor (registration N1665T) operated by Air Trans Association was involved in an aviation accident near Sacramento-Executive, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure on final approach due to fuel exhaustion. The following contributing factors were reported: - Inadequate preflight preparation, - Mismanagement of fuel, - Miscalculated fuel consumption, - Fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During a night approach to Sacramento-Executive Airport, both engines stopped simultaneously, leading to a stall and crash into a residential area. Both occupants were injured; no ground casualties occurred.
Incident Overview
On a night approach to Sacramento-Executive Airport, an aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of power in both engines. The airplane subsequently lost speed, stalled, and crashed into a residential area, where it burst into flames. Both occupants sustained injuries, but there were no casualties on the ground.
Probable Cause and Contributing Factors
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was engine failure on final approach due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors included:
Inadequate preflight preparation
Mismanagement of fuel
Miscalculated fuel consumption
Fuel exhaustion
These findings highlight the critical importance of proper fuel management and preflight planning to prevent fuel exhaustion scenarios.
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