"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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A difference? It points out that erroneous conclusions are possible,
and that speculation as to the cause of aircraft mishaps is risky.


Whether he was short of fuel due to poor planning or due to a fuel leak is
irrelevant, the end result of fuel starvation over the lake is death.



I'm sure you have traversed hostile terrain in your Champ at one time
or another.


I've never crossed terrain where loss of power meant my death.