Probable cause
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported to Federal Aviation Administration inspectors that, while on final approach, the engine experienced a total loss of power. He configured the airplane for a forced landing and touched down on rough terrain. As a result of the impact sequence both the upper and lower left wings were crushed. The pilot stated the loss of engine power was due to fuel exhaustion.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN10CA568 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 21, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Hicks Airfield (T67)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Dusk
Beech D17S
- N-number
- N17GB
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.