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| Date: | Monday 8 January 1996 |
| Time: | 16:07 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N |
| Owner/operator: | Pb Aviation Inc. |
| Registration: | N800PB |
| MSN: | 17269519 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 8055 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-H2AD |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lantana, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Mosstown, OF |
| West Palm Beach, FL | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was on an overwater flight from the Bahama Islands to West Palm Beach, Florida. He stated that the engine lost power, and he could not get the airplane to glide to land. He ditched the airplane in the ocean about 1 mile from land. He and the passenger were rescued by the Coast Guard. The airplane sank and was not recovered.
Probable Cause: Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, while over water, which resulted in a forced landing/ditching at sea.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA96LA060
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 06:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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