Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump selector switch during final approach, which resulted in an overly rich mixture and subsequent loss of engine power.
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NTSB investigation record
ANC98LA067
CompletedCessna 185· N9855X
- Date
- June 9, 1998
- Location
- Chickaloon, AK
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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