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February 28, 1986 · Cessna 337A · N5394S
Key Biscayne, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Key Biscayne, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 337A
Tail Number
N5394S
Operator
Bo Hans Gartner
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA086
THE ACFT HAD BEEN FLOWN FOR APRX 7 HRS AND 15 MINS DURING A FLT FROM CURACAO, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES. NEARING MIAMI, BOTH ENGS FAILED WITHIN A SHORT TIME OF EACH OTHER AND THE PLT PERFORMED A NIGHT DITCHING. THE ACFT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AUX FUEL TANKS. THE PLT STATED THAT THE FUEL SUPPLY OF THE ACFT HAD BEEN EXHAUSTED.
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THE ACFT HAD BEEN FLOWN FOR APRX 7 HRS AND 15 MINS DURING A FLT FROM CURACAO, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES. NEARING MIAMI, BOTH ENGS FAILED WITHIN A SHORT TIME OF EACH OTHER AND THE PLT PERFORMED A NIGHT DITCHING. THE ACFT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AUX FUEL TANKS. THE PLT STATED THAT THE FUEL SUPPLY OF THE ACFT HAD BEEN EXHAUSTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:28 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 337A
Tail NumberN5394S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBo Hans Gartner
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-C/D · Reciprocating · 210
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time06:50
Weather SourceWFAC