As there would have been quite a hefty insurance claim on this avoidable accident I am sure the Insurance company have thoroughly looked into who was flying, their licences, medicals etc.
I have over 2500 hrs on Seneca Vs and hence feel qualified to comment.
The aircraft is fitted with a very accurate DDMP which monitors many things including fuel to dry tanks.
The Unit is very accurate and will literally tell you to the minute when you are going to run dry.
If the Aircraft was NOT tanked then the only reason to run out of fuel is bad planning, especially regarding winds and flying without correct reserves.
Ie an incompetent pilot without any doubt who was flying on wishful thinking!
If I had been the owner of that beautiful aircraft I would be livid.
I am sure the insurance will have found out any discrepancies on claimed qualifications and currency and reality. They usually do especially with a lot of money at stake!
Pace
Last edited by Pace; 12th May 2012 at 12:53.