Crandall, GA, USA
UNREG
UNKNOWN Sabre-Trike
The pilot stated that he planned a short duration local flight and while on approach returning to land, the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. He initiated an approach to a farmer’s pasture and in the process landed hard on the nose wheel which broke off. The weight-shift aircraft then nosed over.
The pilot stated that he planned a short duration local flight and while on approach returning to land, the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion. He initiated an approach to a farmer’s pasture and in the process landed hard on the nose wheel which broke off. The weight-shift aircraft then nosed over.
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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