Swearingen SA26T Merlin II crash, Feb 10, 1993, Ardmore
Swearingen SA26T Merlin II accident on February 10, 1993 near Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Pilot's failure to refuel,...
- Date: February 10, 1993
- Aircraft: Swearingen SA26T Merlin II
- Location: Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion; a wing fuel leak and unsuitable terrain were contributing factors.
A Swearingen Merlin was ferried to a repair facility to fix a wing fuel leak. After a missed approach at Ardmore the aircraft lost power from both engines, and the pilot landed in the only open area available among trees and fences. The pilot was not injured.