Aviation Accident Summary FTW87LA044

LUFKIN, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N66590

BELLANCA 17-30

Analysis

A PRIVATE PILOT SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED HIS AIRCRAFT WHILE ATTEMPTING AN EMERGENCY LANDING FOLLOWING A ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION IN THE RIGHT MAIN TANK. THE PILOT SWITCHED TO A FULL TANK BUT FAILED TO USE THE FUEL BOOST PUMP DURING THE ATTEMPTED RESTART.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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