Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MIA87LA103

Aircraft #1

N737NM

CESSNA TR182

Analysis

THE PLT DEPARTED CANADA ON A NORTH ATLANTIC FERRY FLIGHT TO SHANNON IRELAND AFTER JUMP STARTING THE AIRCRAFT BECAUSE HE LEFT THE MASTER SWITCH ON OVERNIGHT. ABOUT 750 MILES WEST OF THE IRISH COAST THE ELECTICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND HE COULD NOT TRANSFER FUEL FROM THE FERRY TANKS. THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS DITCHED AND SANK. THE PILOT WAS RESCUED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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