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June 20, 1984 · Cessna 206 · DQFDN
Barbers Point, HI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Barbers Point, HI
Aircraft
Cessna 206
Tail Number
DQFDN
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX84LA360
THE PLT STATED HE GOT OFF COURSE DURING THE FLT BECAUSE OF A FAULTY ADF. RADAR CONTACT WAS ESTABLISHED AND THE ACFT WAS BEING ESCORTED INTO HONOLULU WHEN FUEL EXHAUSTION OCCURRED. THE ACFT WAS DITCHED APRX 10 MILES SOUTHWEST OF BARBERS POINT NAS AND THE PLT WAS RESCUED BY THE COAST GUARD.
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THE PLT STATED HE GOT OFF COURSE DURING THE FLT BECAUSE OF A FAULTY ADF. RADAR CONTACT WAS ESTABLISHED AND THE ACFT WAS BEING ESCORTED INTO HONOLULU WHEN FUEL EXHAUSTION OCCURRED. THE ACFT WAS DITCHED APRX 10 MILES SOUTHWEST OF BARBERS POINT NAS AND THE PLT WAS RESCUED BY THE COAST GUARD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:47 HST
Nearest AirportBarbers Pt (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 206
Tail NumberDQFDN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TSIO-520-M · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind45° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT