ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 375196
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| Date: | Saturday 26 April 1986 |
| Time: | 15:24 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18 |
| Owner/operator: | Vanair Aircraft Sales |
| Registration: | N2411P |
| MSN: | 18-8009010 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3144 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-A2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lauderdale, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Pembroke Pines, FL |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE TOWING A BANNER NEAR THE BEACH THE AIRCRAFT'S ENGINE FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DITCHED IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AND THE PILOT SWAM TO SHORE. THE PILOT STATED HE BECAME DISTRACTED WATCHING THE BOATS AND FAILED TO SWITCH FUEL TANKS CAUSING THE RIGHT FUEL TANK TO RUN OUT OF FUEL.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA86LA136
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Mar-2024 17:19 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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