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May 25, 1984 · Cessna 182 · N3838D
San Juan, PR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
San Juan, PR
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N3838D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA84LA171
WHILE THE PLT WAS IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN (ON BASE) TO LAND AT ISLA GRANDE ARPT, THE ENG LOST POWER. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WAS DITCHED & SANK IN ABOUT 40 FT OF WATER. THE ACFT WAS NOT RECOVERED, SO THE ENG COULD NOT BE EXAMINED.
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WHILE THE PLT WAS IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN (ON BASE) TO LAND AT ISLA GRANDE ARPT, THE ENG LOST POWER. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WAS DITCHED & SANK IN ABOUT 40 FT OF WATER. THE ACFT WAS NOT RECOVERED, SO THE ENG COULD NOT BE EXAMINED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 AST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN3838D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind110° @ 4 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 14000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:52