Pilot Debrief

SMITH Capella FW2R near Alamo, TX — 2016-06-03

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Date
2016-06-03
Location
Alamo, TX, USA
Aircraft
SMITH Capella FW2R
Registration
N418DS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a forced landing and a collision with a tree.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to use most of the fuel remaining in the fuel tanks so that he could store the airplane over the summer. While returning to the airport, the engine experienced a total loss of power. During the subsequent forced landing to a small field, the airplane hit a tree, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot stated that when the airplane was recovered, both fuel tanks were empty.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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