At 17:56 CDT, a Cessna Cardinal was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Austin. Neither occupant was injured. The flight had originated from Austin about two hours earlier. The pilot said the fuel gauges indicated about half full prior to takeoff. An FAA inspector found both fuel tanks were empty after the forced landing.
Aug. 9, Austin, Texas / Cessna 177 Cardinal
At 17:56 CDT, a Cessna Cardinal was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Austin. Neither occupant was injured. The flight had originated from Austin about two hours earlier. The pilot said the fuel gauges indicated about half full prior to takeoff. An FAA inspector found both fuel tanks were empty after the forced landing....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna Cardinal suffered substantial damage during a forced landing near Austin, with no injuries to its two occupants.
- The incident happened approximately two hours after the flight originated from Austin.
- Despite the pilot indicating fuel gauges read half full before takeoff, an FAA inspector found both fuel tanks empty after the forced landing, suggesting fuel exhaustion.
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