TAVERNIER, FL, USA
N8741Q
CESSNA TU206F
THE ACFT DITCHED IN THE ATLANTIC ABOUT 40 MI E OF TAVERNIER, FL DURING AN EXTENDED OVERWATER FLT TO GEORGETOWN, BAHAMAS. THE ACFT SANK AFTER THE ACCIDENT & THE PLT & HIS PAX WERE RESCUED BY THE USCG UNHARMED. THE FIXED BASE OPERATOR WHERE THE ACFT DEPARTED, SAID THE PLT HAD ADVISED THAT THE ENG DRIVEN FUEL PUMP WAS INOP & HE WAS DEPENDING ON THE ELECT FUEL PUMP TO SUPPLY FUEL TO THE ENG. THE PURPOSE OF THE FLT IS UNKNOWN. THE FLT PLAN WAS CANCELLED SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE. THE PLT STATED THAT ABOUT 35 MINS INTO THE FLT, FUEL PRESS DROPPED, & THE ENG SPUTTERED & LOST POWER. THE FIXED BASE OPER STATED THAT ACFT FUEL TANKS HAD BEEN TOPPED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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