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June 22, 1988 · Cessna 180 · N3634C
Bimini, BF
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bimini, BF
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N3634C
Operator
Ferro Aviation Maint
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA88LA202
On June 22, 1988, approximately 1500 EDT, a Cessna 180, N3634C, registered to Ferro Aviation Maintenance Company, Inc., ditched following a loss of power in the ocean near Bimini, Bahamas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was filed for the Part 91 personal flight. The airplane was destroyed and the two occupants were not injured. The flight originated from Bimini and was enroute to Miami, Florida. The pilot reported that he noticed a loss of oil pressure prior to the engine seizing. After ditching, the occupants were rescued by a fishing vessel. No additional information is available.
NTSB Probable Cause
Low engine oil pressure and subsequent engine seizure for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
On June 22, 1988, approximately 1500 EDT, a Cessna 180, N3634C, registered to Ferro Aviation Maintenance Company, Inc., ditched following a loss of power in the ocean near Bimini, Bahamas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was filed for the Part 91 personal flight. The airplane was destroyed and the two occupants were not injured. The flight originated from Bimini and was enroute to Miami, Florida. The pilot reported that he noticed a loss of oil pressure prior to the engine seizing. After ditching, the occupants were rescued by a fishing vessel. No additional information is available.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN3634C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorFerro Aviation Maint
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats0
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind120° @ 11 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:46