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August 30, 1986 · Cessna 182B · N2710G
La Jolla, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
La Jolla, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 182B
Tail Number
N2710G
Operator
Michael L Saindon
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX86LA338
THE PILOT OF A CESSNA 182 DITCHED INTO THE OCEAN AFTER EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE WEATHER WAS INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS IN THE AREA. THE PILOT INDICATED THE FUEL GAUGES INDICATED LESS THAN 1/4 OF FUEL ON THE RIGHT TANK AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT WAS SURE HE HAD 1 HOUR AND 45 MINUTES OF FUEL AT DEPARTURE TIME. THE FLIGHT TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 34 MINUTES. THE ACFT WAS NOT RECOVERED.
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THE PILOT OF A CESSNA 182 DITCHED INTO THE OCEAN AFTER EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE WEATHER WAS INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS IN THE AREA. THE PILOT INDICATED THE FUEL GAUGES INDICATED LESS THAN 1/4 OF FUEL ON THE RIGHT TANK AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT WAS SURE HE HAD 1 HOUR AND 45 MINUTES OF FUEL AT DEPARTURE TIME. THE FLIGHT TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 34 MINUTES. THE ACFT WAS NOT RECOVERED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182B
Tail NumberN2710G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMichael L Saindon
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:47
Weather SourceWFAC