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Petropavlovsk
The aircraft made a mid crossing return to West Coast after problems became apparent with the fuel system.
The crew put out a mayday call suggesting they had no fuel left. The aircraft is floating in the ocean and the NTSB are mounting a recovery exercise to examine the wreckage. With empty fuel tanks, ferry tanks and airtight floats the aircraft should float until recovered.
>>> The aircraft was is a wheels configuration for ferry flight.