A pilot ordered fuel from the FBO, paid, preflighted, and departed. He did not, however, inspect the fuel level in the tanks.

The aircraft in question is a Beechcraft D17S Staggerwing, widely considered to be one of the most attractive airplanes by ...

Shortly after, Beechcraft released the Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing, the company's first aircraft. This aircraft was a success in the general aviation industry and was also converted into a ...