Let me guess, 3,423 hrs in piston types and this was the first job after leaving the teaching environment........
Let's see if we can connect this thread with the other one where a shortage of specifically experienced pilots is reported?
It would be nice to be able to check the amount of fuel carried and to weight all people aboard so as to get a total a/c weight.
Luckily for him the rear (main) tank ruptured, and double luckily it did not ignite the fuel.
Oh! There I go again, playing Monday Night football coach
At least he recognized LTE and used the correct technique