Champion 8KCAB N68557

Summary

On 25 May 2019 at about 18:35 local time, a Champion 8KCAB registered N68557 was involved in an accident near Fredericksburg, Texas, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

25 May 2019 at 18:35

Classification

Accident

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States

Coordinates

30.2819, -98.8578

Aircraft

Champion 8KCAB

Registration

N68557

Category

Airplane

Year built

1972

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

McKinney → San Antonio

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN19LA153

2 people had minor injuries.

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot and passenger were conducting a cross-country flight following the airplane's annual inspection. During cruise flight, the flight experienced higher-than-forecast wind and the pilot was concerned about fuel quantity, so he diverted to a nearby airport. During the diversion, the engine lost power and the airplane was substantially damaged during the subsequent forced landing. A postaccident examination revealed that both fuel tanks were empty. An examination of the engine and fuel system revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation; therefore, the loss of engine power is consistent with fuel exhaustion.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.