T210M N761BT down 2 nm short of KLXT

[RV10flyer]

http://www.kansascity.com/2014/04/06/4941711/pilot-passenger-injured-as-small.html

817 nm direct from KCRG. They had to deviate around wx. 870 nm range on 89 gallons.

 

[N801BH]

http://www.kansascity.com/2014/04/06/4941711/pilot-passenger-injured-as-small.html

817 nm direct from KCRG. They had to deviate around wx. 870 nm range on 89 gallons.

Sounds like air in the fuel tanks to me too...

 

[N747JB]

Sometimes, almost enough fuel, is almost enough!
They had to be sweating those last 20-30 minutes knowing they were close on fuel, 800+ miles non-stop is a long way in any piston single!

 

[Clark1961]

Sometimes, almost enough fuel, is almost enough!
They had to be sweating those last 20-30 minutes knowing they were close on fuel, 800+ miles non-stop is a long way in any piston single!

looks like they didn't save any time by skipping a fuel stop...

I occasionally enjoy the challenge of a long solo non-stop but just about anything causes me to change plans and get some more gas.

 

[marcoseddi]

Lots of crashes lately at least they lived

 

[Clip4]

Sometimes, almost enough fuel, is almost enough!
They had to be sweating those last 20-30 minutes knowing they were close on fuel, 800+ miles non-stop is a long way in any piston single!

Except there was 15-20 airports in that part of the country they could have landed during the last 30 minutes instead of sweating - assuming they weren't flying with head up butt.

 

[Cpt_Kirk]

At least the reporter turned it into a somewhat positive story by saying they tried to put it down where they wouldn't hurt anyone.

Instead of the usual: THE END OF THE WORLD IS COMING THESE CRAZY COFFINS ARE FALLING FROM THE SKY ALL AROUND US. YOURE NEVER SAFE.

 

[frfly172]

Glad to see they lived, must not of figured the fuel lost while sumping the tanks.

 

[Dr. O]

Assuming that fuel exhaustion was the cause:


Well, at least they did not have the worry of a post crash fire.
{sarcasm off}

Were I the Administrator his ticket would be gone permanently.
We get smeared nearly every day by some crash or other. Having stupidity added to the count is just too much.