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March 10, 1987 · Cessna TR182 · N737NM
No.Atlantic Oc, AO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
No.Atlantic Oc, AO
Aircraft
Cessna TR182
Tail Number
N737NM
Operator
Lupo Rattazzi
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA87LA103
THE PLT DEPARTED CANADA ON A NORTH ATLANTIC FERRY FLIGHT TO SHANNON IRELAND AFTER JUMP STARTING THE AIRCRAFT BECAUSE HE LEFT THE MASTER SWITCH ON OVERNIGHT. ABOUT 750 MILES WEST OF THE IRISH COAST THE ELECTICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND HE COULD NOT TRANSFER FUEL FROM THE FERRY TANKS. THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS DITCHED AND SANK. THE PILOT WAS RESCUED.
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THE PLT DEPARTED CANADA ON A NORTH ATLANTIC FERRY FLIGHT TO SHANNON IRELAND AFTER JUMP STARTING THE AIRCRAFT BECAUSE HE LEFT THE MASTER SWITCH ON OVERNIGHT. ABOUT 750 MILES WEST OF THE IRISH COAST THE ELECTICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND HE COULD NOT TRANSFER FUEL FROM THE FERRY TANKS. THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS DITCHED AND SANK. THE PILOT WAS RESCUED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:00
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna TR182
Tail NumberN737NM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLupo Rattazzi
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 L3C5D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC