wrote:

On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 19:50:05 +0100, Thomas Borchert
wrote:


Running out of fuel is not my idea of "engine failure".


Well, statistically, it is THE reason for engine failure.



The engine didn't fail.

The pilot did.

Not necessarily. Fuel systems do fail. Vents get plugged, lines can
chafe and leak, fuel pumps can fail, etc.


Matt