TSB rules fuel-flow problem likely forced pilot to land on B.C. highway

Nov 3, 2016 | 3:48 PM

RICHMOND, B.C. — An investigation has determined that trouble with the flow of fuel into the engine of a small plane likely forced the pilot to land on Highway 97 near Osoyoos, B.C., last year.

The privately operated Beechcraft A36 took off on July 7, 2015, from the Oliver airport for Boundary Bay airport in Delta, but lost power just six minutes later.

The pilot was the only person on board and had to land on the highway, where his plane hit a truck, then a power pole and burst into flames.

The pilot made it out of the burning plane but suffered serious burns.