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flag A pilot’s failure to follow fuel procedures caused a fatal 2024 Cessna crash in Yukon, the TSIB says.

flag A pilot's failure to follow fuel management procedures caused a fatal Cessna 206 crash in Yukon's Kluane National Park in July 2024, killing one and injuring four. flag The Transportation Safety Board found the pilot, relying on memory instead of checklists, failed to switch to a fuller fuel tank and didn’t activate the auxiliary fuel pump during engine restart. flag A steep 180-degree turn led to a stall at too low an altitude to recover. flag No mechanical or weather issues were factors, though possible undetected hypoxia was noted. flag The tour company suspended operations and implemented new training, emergency protocols, and mandatory fuel checks every 30 minutes. flag The board stressed the risks of memory-based flying and the necessity of standardized procedures.

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