Incident Overview
An aircraft collided with terrain after experiencing a total loss of power while maneuvering in a circling approach for landing. The accident resulted in a post-crash fire that consumed fuel spillage from the right main tank.
Fuel System Examination
Post-accident examination revealed that the left fuel selector was positioned to the auxiliary tank, while the right fuel selector was set to the left main tank. A limited quantity of fuel was drained from the left main tank and the left auxiliary tank. The right auxiliary tank contained no fuel.
Fuel Spillage and Fire
Fuel spillage from the right main tank was consumed by a post-crash fire, which occurred after the aircraft came to rest. No information is available regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, time of day, number of occupants, injuries, or involvement of air traffic control.
Investigation Status
The investigation has documented the fuel selector positions and fuel quantities. The probable cause of the accident has not been stated in the available source.