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April 29, 1989 · Beech 35 · N447B
Daytona Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 29, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Daytona Beach, FL
Aircraft
Beech 35
Tail Number
N447B
Operator
Case Kenneth R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA140
DURING NORMAL CRUISE JUST OFFSHORE THE PLT REPORTED, THE ENG QUIT. HE THEN DITCHED THE ACFT IN 10 FT OF WATER. THE ENG HAS NOT BEEN RECOVERED THEREFORE NO DETERMINATION COULD BE MADE AS TO THE REASON FOR THE REPORTED LOSS OF ENG POWER.
NTSB Probable Cause
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Full Narrative
DURING NORMAL CRUISE JUST OFFSHORE THE PLT REPORTED, THE ENG QUIT. HE THEN DITCHED THE ACFT IN 10 FT OF WATER. THE ENG HAS NOT BEEN RECOVERED THEREFORE NO DETERMINATION COULD BE MADE AS TO THE REASON FOR THE REPORTED LOSS OF ENG POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:24 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 35
Tail NumberN447B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCase Kenneth R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-185-1 · Reciprocating · 185
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC