Pilot Proficiency

On the Record: Cessna T210K

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 12:30 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A Cessna T210K experienced a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, caused by the pilot's improper in-flight fuel management.
The fuel starvation was attributed to pilot distraction, failure to switch fuel tanks, and neglect of the descent checklist, which included a task for fuel management.
During the subsequent emergency landing on an interstate, the landing gear failed to extend, likely due to the engine power loss disabling its hydraulically powered system.

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Cessna T210K

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