Aviation accident NYC95LA125

1 fatal · Cessna 310Q · 1995-05-22 · ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO

Event

NTSB number: NYC95LA125
Event ID: 20001207X03547
Type: Accident
Date: 1995-05-22
Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 310Q
Registration: N69786
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and subsequent ditching at sea. Darkness and the high sea condition (rough water) were related factors.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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