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August 9, 1984 · Beech D-55 · N1888L
Atlantic Ocean, AO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Atlantic Ocean, AO
Aircraft
Beech D-55
Tail Number
N1888L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA84LA223
THE PLT STATED THAT HE SET THE THROTTLES FOR 45 PERCENT POWER AFTER CLIMBING TO 1500 FT MSL. AFTER ABOUT 4 HRS OF FLIGHT THE LEFT ENG FAILED FOLLOWED BY A RIGHT ENGINE FAILURE MOMENTS LATER. THE ACFT WAS DITCHED AND NEVER RECOVEREDBECAUSE IT SANK INTO THE ATLANTIC OCEAN.
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THE PLT STATED THAT HE SET THE THROTTLES FOR 45 PERCENT POWER AFTER CLIMBING TO 1500 FT MSL. AFTER ABOUT 4 HRS OF FLIGHT THE LEFT ENG FAILED FOLLOWED BY A RIGHT ENGINE FAILURE MOMENTS LATER. THE ACFT WAS DITCHED AND NEVER RECOVEREDBECAUSE IT SANK INTO THE ATLANTIC OCEAN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:38 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech D-55
Tail NumberN1888L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind220° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time09:49
Weather SourceWFAC