What happened
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Worn fuel selector made it difficult to select position when used for training. Not in detent. Engine quit.
As the FAA filed it
WORN FUEL SELECTOR MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SELECT POSITION WHEN USED FOR TRAINING. NOT IN DETENT. ENGINE QUIT.
NTSB investigation
The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.
Other reports on N6290R · 4
Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.
Incident 19880229012099IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Ft Lauderdale, FLUnable to extend left main gear fully. Collapsed on landing. Pivot assembly had sheared outboard of the spline.Incident 19861104070189ITouch And Go Landing · Boca Raton, FLLanding gear inadvertently retracted during takeoff roll from touch and go. Damage to propeller and nose.Accident 19850921046819ATouch And Go Landing · Mineral Wells, TXFailed to check gear down light. Main gears collapsed on landing. Gear warning circuit breaker had popped.Incident 19830707040069ILevel Off Touchdown · Westhampton Bea, NYStruck a deer on flare out. Made a go around. Tower checked gear. Returned to home base. Normal landing was made.