Beechcraft 60 Duke crash, Nov 5, 2022, Farmingdale-Republic
Beechcraft 60 Duke accident on November 5, 2022 near Farmingdale-Republic, New York, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The pilot's improper...
- Date: November 5, 2022
- Aircraft: Beechcraft 60 Duke
- Location: Farmingdale-Republic, New York, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot's improper preflight inspection of the fuel system led to starting the flight with an inadequate fuel supply (NTSB).
A Beechcraft Duke ran out of fuel before reaching Farmingdale because the pilot started the flight with 61 gallons instead of the 202 he believed were aboard, and both engines lost power. The pilot and passenger survived. The NTSB cited the improper preflight inspection of the fuel system.