On October 2, 1988, a Cessna T210M (registration N1817M) operated by Lonnie C. Marchant was involved in an aviation accident near Prosser, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Fuel system contamination leading to engine failure during initial climb. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft experienced engine failure during initial climb after takeoff, leading to a forced landing on an interstate highway and subsequent fire caused by fuel system contamination.
The flight was in the initial climb phase after takeoff when the engine quit. The pilot attempted a forced landing, impacting an interstate highway perpendicular to the roadway. The aircraft bounced into open pasture land, struck a rock berm, and burst into flames.
Examination of the aircraft revealed evidence of fuel system contamination.
Fuel system contamination leading to engine failure during initial climb.
An aircraft experienced engine failure during initial climb after takeoff, leading to a forced landing on an interstate highway and subsequent fire caused by fuel system contamination.
The accident on 2 Oct 1988 involved a Cessna T210M, registration N1817M, operated by Lonnie C. Marchant, at Prosser, WA.
Fuel system contamination leading to engine failure during initial climb.
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