Light Twin hits house near Cincinnati

Kenny Phillips

Kenny Phillips

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Kenny Phillips said:
I don't know the fuel tank switching system in a Chieftain, though I've flown in one.)
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Simple. Pull the knob up, move it from outboard to main, or main to outboard. Repeat for the other side. Be sure to get past the off position.

Cross feed is a little more difficult but the checklist will cover it.
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There is nothing challenging about fuel management in a a Navajo.
 
"The NTSB report also notes that the pilot reported engine problems to the tower before the crash. The tower suggested that he land at a municipal airport near Dayton, just eight miles from his current location at that time but the pilot chose to press on to Lunken Airport 35 miles away."
Lunken is a "real" airport, with a control tower and several repair facilities, but, still ...
 
Kenny Phillips said:
"The NTSB report also notes that the pilot reported engine problems to the tower before the crash. The tower suggested that he land at a municipal airport near Dayton, just eight miles from his current location at that time but the pilot chose to press on to Lunken Airport 35 miles away."
Lunken is a "real" airport, with a control tower and several repair facilities, but, still ...
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So essentially he lost his life in order to avoid inconvenience
 
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