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January 3, 1983 · Cessna 340A · N1947E
Monterey, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 3, 1983
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Monterey, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 340A
Tail Number
N1947E
Operator
L F Anderson
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX83FA064
THE ACFT BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AT ABOUT 400 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND ALONG THE SHORELINE IN THE OCEAN. THE ACFT DITCHED ABOUT 100 YARDS OFF SHORE. ALL 4 OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO EXIT THRU THE AIRSTAIR DOOR AND RECEIVEDONLY MINOR INJURIES. THE ACFT SANK AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES. IT WAS NOT RECOVERED FROM THE 27 FT DEEP WATER. TWO OCCUPANTS SWAM ASHORE AND 2 WERE RESCUED BY THE COAST GUARD. THE LINE ATTENDANT WHO SERVICED THE ACFT MISTOOK IT FOR A KING AIR. THE PILOT REQUESTED THAT ALL 4 TANKS BE TOPPED OFF. THE LINE ATTENDANT ADDED 110 GALLONS OF JET A FUEL.
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THE ACFT BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AT ABOUT 400 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND ALONG THE SHORELINE IN THE OCEAN. THE ACFT DITCHED ABOUT 100 YARDS OFF SHORE. ALL 4 OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO EXIT THRU THE AIRSTAIR DOOR AND RECEIVEDONLY MINOR INJURIES. THE ACFT SANK AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES. IT WAS NOT RECOVERED FROM THE 27 FT DEEP WATER. TWO OCCUPANTS SWAM ASHORE AND 2 WERE RESCUED BY THE COAST GUARD. THE LINE ATTENDANT WHO SERVICED THE ACFT MISTOOK IT FOR A KING AIR. THE PILOT REQUESTED THAT ALL 4 TANKS BE TOPPED OFF. THE LINE ATTENDANT ADDED 110 GALLONS OF JET A FUEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 PST
Nearest Airport2nm NNW
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 340A
Tail NumberN1947E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorL F Anderson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-N · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind120° @ 3 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:00
Weather SourceWFAC