SARATOGA, WY, USA
N2317S
CESSNA T21OL
DURING A SIGHT-SEEING FLT AT APRX 7000 FT MSL (500 FT AGL), THE ENGINE LOST POWER ABOUT 15 MIN AFTER THE PLT SWITCHED FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT MAIN TANK & DESCENDED FROM A HIGHER ALTITUDE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLANE WAS DAMAGED DURING A WHEELS UP LANDING ON HILLY TERRAIN. APRX 18 GAL OF FUEL WAS FOUND REMAINING IN THE RIGHT TANK. NO PREIMPACT/MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE WAS FOUND. ALL APPLICABLE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES & SERVICE BULLETIN WERE COMPLIED WITH.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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