XB-FQS

Safety history

• May 6, 2022Accident

  The pilot reported that, before the flight, the airplane was fueled with 140 gallons of Jet A fuel. Shortly after takeoff, both engines lost total power. Because the airplane had insufficient altitude to return to the airport, the pilot executed a forced landing to a field and the left wing sustained substantial damage. A postcrash fire ensued.

  Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III

  The fixed-base operator’s incorrect fueling of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines. Full accident record