Dornier DO.28A/B crash, May 2, 1993, Paradise
Dornier DO.28A/B accident on May 2, 1993 near Paradise, California, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Poor fuel management by the pilot, who did...
- Date: May 2, 1993
- Aircraft: Dornier DO.28A/B
- Location: Paradise, California, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Poor fuel management by the pilot, who did not switch tanks in time, and fuel starvation; high vegetation in the emergency landing area was a factor.
The pilot ran short of fuel after switching tanks too late, and both engines quit about 20 to 30 seconds after he had selected the auxiliary tanks. He landed in heavy brush at about 40 knots. Both occupants walked away.