COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Coeur d’Alene Aviation reports an experienced pilot faced a challenging situation at 7,000 feet over the mountains east of Coeur d’Alene Airport today.
The pilot, who is 56 years old, managed to glide the small aircraft to Lake Coeur d’Alene and land safely after the engine quit mid-flight.
Upon inspection, Coeur D’Alene Aviation said a faulty fuel pump caused the engine failure and that the quick thinking and skillful handling by the pilot ensured a safe outcome for what could have been a dangerous situation.
