Final
1 serious
Sep 8, 2023
N220KW crash at Elk Grove Village, IL
Beech B200 — Fuel exhaustion at ORD (Elk Grove Village, IL)
DateSep 8, 2023
Tail numberN220KW
AircraftBeech B200 · Beechcraft King Air · BE20
LocationORD — Elk Grove Village, IL
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Positioning
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseCEN23LA406
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper fuel planning, that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing. Also causal was the pilot’s decision to go around with minimum fuel.
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