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Apr 16, 2026
N993CW accident at Lexington, KY
Aeroprakt Mfg Sp Z O O A32 — Fuel starvation at LEX (Lexington, KY)
DateApr 16, 2026
Tail numberN993CW
AircraftAeroprakt A32 · Aeroprakt Vixxen · AP32
LocationLEX — Lexington, KY
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA26LA181
Probable cause
The flight instructor’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing to rough terrain.
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