Flight Details
According to the pilot, the flight departed from Arapahoe Airport with the fuel tanks half full due to passenger load considerations. As the aircraft neared its destination, approximately 45 miles out, the pilot switched the fuel selector from the right tank to the left tank.
Fuel Management
A few minutes after switching to the left tank, the engine began to lose power. The pilot immediately switched back to the right tank. At that moment, he noticed that the fuel cap for the left wing fuel tank was missing. The engine subsequently failed due to fuel exhaustion.
Emergency Landing
With the engine no longer running, the pilot initiated an emergency landing on Interstate 70. During the landing rollout, he swerved to avoid oncoming highway traffic. The aircraft then contacted a guard rail before coming to rest.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the source.
Safety Information
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