Final 1 fatal, 1 serious Jun 1, 2021

N8780M crash at Pinnacle, NC

Beech A23 — Fuel related at Pinnacle, NC

DateJun 1, 2021
Tail numberN8780M
AircraftBeech A23 · Beechcraft Musketeer/Sundowner · BE23
LocationPinnacle, NC
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries1 fatal, 1 serious
NTSB caseERA21FA237

Probable cause

The flight instructor’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

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