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Plane makes emergency landing on highway near Toronto
Aircraft took off from Buttonville (ONT) airport, switched fuel tanks on climbout, had engine problems, then landed safely. Factor may include first flight after inspection. (toronto.citynews.ca) More...
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Looking at it more, I think it's a flight sim video... wish I could edit my comment.
NOT a Sim ... really did happen exactly as reported ...
You don't switch tanks on climbout unless unexpected mechanical circumstances dictate. Takeoff checklist states fuel selector to "proper" tank and fuel pump on until 1000'AGL. Bottom line is the pilot did a great job setting it down safely.
Why was it necessary to switch tanks on climb-out at such a low altitude, and why didn't the pilot(s) switch back to the good tank when the engine faltered? Asking as a non-pilot.
Pilots did what they had to do.
The lead pilot, Ibrahim, said he credits his pilot training for helping him land the plane safely.
"Just stick to your flight training and follow everything. You may think it won't happen to you, I never thought it would happen to me, but it did." "Aviate, navigate, communicate"
The lead pilot, Ibrahim, said he credits his pilot training for helping him land the plane safely.
"Just stick to your flight training and follow everything. You may think it won't happen to you, I never thought it would happen to me, but it did." "Aviate, navigate, communicate"
I don't know if the video is B-Roll or is from the this flight? This is where I feel the legitimacy is questioned
https://youtu.be/Uaq_FYiLG_Q