Crash location | 42.574445°N, 89.516945°W |
Nearest city | Juda, WI
42.589732°N, 89.505951°W 1.2 miles away |
Tail number | N6700D |
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Accident date | 16 Mar 2015 |
Aircraft type | Beech 76 |
Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that while enroute to his destination, he experienced a loss of power to his left engine about 10 miles from the airport. Shortly after, the right engine experienced a loss of power, and the pilot maneuvered the airplane for an off-airport landing on a paved road. During the descent, the airplane struck power lines along the side of the road, causing substantial damage to the left wing. Upon subsequent investigation by a Federal Aviation Administration air safety inspector, it was determined that the airplane's fuel tanks were empty.
The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a loss of engine power enroute.