Video: Airplane Accident Analysis – Fuel Starvation

by Jason Schappert

Hear the story of a pilot who risked it all and ended up 3 miles short nose down in the middle of a busy intersection! What caused the accident? Fuel starvation. This type of accident is truly pilot error and is one of the most easily solvable accidents we as pilots can prevent. Take a look at the video and see what we can learn.

About the Author

Jason Schappert is an avid aviation enthusiast and upcoming industry leader. Jason was named AOPA’s number one collegiate flight instructor in 2008 and plays an intricate role in helping youth get involved in aviation through his Future Pilot Flight Academy programs.