What happened
During a nighttime approach to Sacramento-Executive Airport, the aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of power in both engines. This sudden loss of thrust caused the plane to lose airspeed, eventually leading to an aerodynamic stall. The aircraft subsequently descended into a residential area, where the impact resulted in a post-crash fire.
There were two injuries reported among the occupants of the plane. Despite the crash occurring within a populated neighborhood, no individuals on the ground sustained any injuries during the incident.
Findings
The investigation determined that the primary reason for the dual engine failure was fuel exhaustion while the aircraft was on final approach. Several operational errors contributed to the loss of power, including:
- Improper management of fuel levels
- Errors in calculating expected fuel consumption
- Insufficient preparation during the preflight phase