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January 8, 1996 · Cessna 172N · N800PB
Lantana, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 8, 1996
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Lantana, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N800PB
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA060
The pilot was on an overwater flight from the Bahama Islands to West Palm Beach, Florida. He stated that the engine lost power, and he could not get the airplane to glide to land. He ditched the airplane in the ocean about 1 mile from land. He and the passenger were rescued by the Coast Guard. The airplane sank and was not recovered.
NTSB Probable Cause
Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, while over water, which resulted in a forced landing/ditching at sea.
Full Narrative
On January 8, 1996, about 1407 eastern standard time, N800PB, a Cessna 172N, ditched in the water 1 mile from the shore of Lantana, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a VFR flight plan was filed for the flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and passenger reported minor injuries. The flight originated from Mosstown, Bahamas, about 3 hours 30 minutes earlier. The pilot radioed controllers on duty at West Palm Beach, Florida, that he had experienced a loss of power and he could not glide to land. The pilot ditched the airplane and the United States Coast Guard rescued the pilot and passenger. The airplane sank and has not been recovered.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:07 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN800PB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 19 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC