Aviation Accident Summary CHI84LA371

HOWELL, MI, USA

Aircraft #1

N732RJ

CESSNA 210M

Analysis

THE PLT STATED THAT ABOUT 10 MIN AFTER TAKEOFF, THE FUEL FLOW FLUCTUATED & SLOWLY WENT TO ZERO. HE TURNED THE AUX FUEL PUMP ON, INCREASED THE MIXTURE TO RICH & REPOSITIONED THE FUEL SELECTOR TO ANOTHER TANK, BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE PLT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A LAKE, EXITED THE ACFT & SWAM TO SHORE. AN EXAM OF THE ENG & FUEL SYS DID NOT REVEAL ANY EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL FAILURE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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