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Fuel Accidents 2010-03-18
The number one cause of engine failure is lack of fuel. 10% of General Aviation accidents are caused by fuel related mistakes. 50% of all fuel related accidents occur within ONE mile of the destination airport. Half of all forced landings are causes by air pollution of fuel tanks. Just keeping fuel in the tanks would prevent half of the forced landings. Fuel contamination causes 10% of forced landings. In most instances of fuel related accidents the pilot has elected to fly right past refueling points. Common cause of engine failure is air contamination in the fuel tank. 1 in 7 accidents due to fuel mismanagement. Multiply horsepower by .09 to give gallons per hour consumption with safety factor. The mortality rate of fuel related accidents is quite low. Probably because pilot is aware of his problem and has been doing ....some serious 'what if' planning. Low wing aircraft have twice as many fuel related engine failures as do high wing aircraft. An airplane may be too heavy to safely or legally land. The gear may be able to withstand the stress of takeoff. This is why ....some aircraft are made capable of jettisoning fuel prior to landing. It is possible to have too much fuel on a flight. (When you're on fire.) Comment		External Links  Recent articles On Flight Instructors Almost anyone can learn to fly an airplane if exposed to the environment long enough and teaching someone properly is extremely hard work ... VOR tracking Tunes and idents station BR Holds altitude within 200í BR Locates position using radials BR Intercepts and tracks a radial BR Recognizes signal... Applicant Summary You must have an application for a rating form FAA Form 8710 1 a waiver form as required a medical certificate and radio license for foreign... Restricted Areas P You should determine if area is quot;hot quot; or in use Hazardous area usually due to military firing bombs explosive missile activity... 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