ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 131850
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| Date: | Friday 11 June 1999 |
| Time: | 14:35 |
| Type: |  Cessna 210L |
| Owner/operator: | Randy L. Butler |
| Registration: | N1765X |
| MSN: | 21060786 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1975 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Gt. Harbour Cay -
 Bahamas
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Nassau-Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS/MYNN) |
| Freeport-Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO/MYGF) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
On June 11, 1999, about 1435 Atlantic standard time, a Cessna 210L, N1765X, registered to an individual, was ditched in the Atlantic Ocean near Great Harbour Cay, Bahamas, following loss of engine power, while on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, from Nassau, Bahamas, to Freeport, Bahamas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed. The aircraft was destroyed and airline transport-rated pilot and one passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Nassau, the same day, about 1405.
The pilot stated that while in cruise flight, the engine sputtered momentarily and then regained power. About 5 minutes later, the engine sputtered again and he noticed the fuel flow had dropped. The engine lost all power and attempts to regain power were unsuccessful. The aircraft was ditched in the ocean.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Bahamas. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Director of Civil Aviation, Bahamas P.O. Box N975 Nassau, N. P. Bahamas Telephone: (242) 377-7117
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for or released by the Bahamian Government.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
Sources:
NTSB id 20001212X19079
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2016 19:25 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 10-Jun-2017 06:32 | beaverspotter | Updated [Cn, Narrative] |
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