FAA accident report · Cessna 170B · Birchwood, AK · May 5, 1989
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Failed to place fuel selector for both tanks in the detente. Engine quit on takeoff climb. Landed in swampy pond.
FAILED TO PLACE FUEL SELECTOR FOR BOTH TANKS IN THE DETENTE. ENGINE QUIT ON TAKEOFF CLIMB. LANDED IN SWAMPY POND.