Failure to follow checklist puts plane in park

This May 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 210. Injuries: None. Location: Seattle. Aircraft damage: Minor. What reportedly happened: During the descent for landing, the pilot did not use the checklist, which indicated that the pilot should activate the fuel boost pump, then switch fuel tanks. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on May 26th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.