Incident Details
A twin-engine aircraft was in cruising altitude on a flight from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Jacksonville, Florida, when both engines failed simultaneously. The pilot promptly notified air traffic control (ATC) of the situation and reduced altitude in an attempt to execute an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently struck trees and crashed near Midway. Both occupants sustained serious injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.
Investigation Findings
Official investigation into the accident determined that the double engine failure occurred due to fuel exhaustion. The aircraft had been in flight for 3 hours and 30 minutes and carried 156 gallons of fuel on board. The exact cause of the fuel exhaustion could not be determined through the investigation.
Probable Cause
The probable cause of the accident was double engine failure in flight caused by fuel exhaustion. Factors reported include fuel on board of 156 gallons and an in-flight duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes. The reason for the fuel exhaustion could not be identified.