Cessna 401 crash, Apr 1, 2018, Pelagiada
Cessna 401 accident on April 1, 2018 near Pelagiada, Stavropol Krai, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Fuel flow to the right engine was cut off by...
- Date: April 1, 2018
- Aircraft: Cessna 401
- Location: Pelagiada, Stavropol Krai, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Fuel flow to the right engine was cut off by dirt in the fuel filter; the left engine cylinders and pistons were worn beyond their life limit. Fuel filter and engine part life controls were found inadequate.
A private Cessna 401 lost power in both engines a few minutes after takeoff from Pelagiada in Stavropol Krai. The pilot made an emergency belly landing in an open field about 20 km north of Stavropol and was not injured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The investigation pointed to fuel flow interruption from dirt in the fuel filter and worn left engine cylinders and pistons past their life limit.