Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MIA85LKG01

DAYTONA BEACH, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N3338J

CESSNA 150G

Analysis

THE ACFT WAS DITCHED AS A RESULT OF A LOSS OF POWER. THE PLT STATED THAT WHILE BANNER TOWING 200 YDS OFFSHORE AT 3000 FT AGL, THE ACFT ENG SKIPPED. THE PLT APPLIED CARB HEAT AND CHECKED THE FUEL CONTROLS. THEN THE ENG QUIT COMPLETELY. SINCE THE BEACH WAS CROWDED WITH PEOPLE THE PLT ELECTED TO DITCH. THE ACFT SANK AFTER NOSING OVER DURING LANDING. THE WRECKAGE HAS NOT BEEN RECOVERED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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