At 07:43 EDT, a Cessna 404 lost power in both engines after takeoff from Capital City Airport and made an off-airport landing. The pilot was not injured. Fuel receipts were found that indicate the aircraft was serviced with 25 gallons of jet fuel in each wing tank.
April 15, Lansing, Mich. / Cessna 404
At 07:43 EDT, a Cessna 404 lost power in both engines after takeoff from Capital City Airport and made an off-airport landing. The pilot was not injured. Fuel receipts were found that indicate the aircraft was serviced with 25 gallons of jet fuel in each wing tank....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 404 experienced dual engine failure and made an off-airport landing shortly after takeoff from Capital City Airport.
- The pilot was uninjured in the incident.
- The cause of the engine failure was determined to be improper fueling, with 50 gallons of jet fuel having been added to the aircraft's tanks.
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