The airplane impacted trees and terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during approach. The pilot stated that the airplane lost engine power due to “a depletion of fuel.” Inspection revealed the fuel system did not contain any remaining usable fuel. The fuel system was intact and no fuel smell was noted at the accident site. The pilot reported that the accident flight was three hours and eight minutes in duration. The pilot stated that the airplane had 29 gallons of fuel on board at departure.
January 9, 2007, Edinburg, Ohio, Thorp T18 Experimental
The airplane impacted trees and terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during approach. The pilot stated that the airplane lost engine power due to "a depletion of fuel." Inspection revealed the fuel system did not contain any remaining usable fuel. The fuel system was intact and no fuel smell was noted at the accident site.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane experienced a loss of engine power during approach, resulting in a forced landing and impact with trees and terrain.
- The engine power loss was attributed to a depletion of fuel, which was confirmed by an inspection finding no remaining usable fuel in the intact system.
- The pilot stated the 3-hour, 8-minute flight departed with 29 gallons of fuel.
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