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, resulting from the pilot's improper in-flight fuel management and failure to switch fuel tanks.
The pilot's distraction with paperwork, self-induced pressure, and neglect of the descent checklist (which included fuel management) contributed to the fuel starvation.
During the emergency landing attempt on an interstate, the landing gear failed to extend, likely due to the engine power loss affecting its hydraulic pump.

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Cessna T210K

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