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1984-03-19: Cessna C-177B (N20433) — Pahokee, FL

Pahokee, FL, US

On March 19, 1984, a Cessna C-177B (registration N20433) was involved in an aviation accident near Pahokee, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot departing Big Cypress, Florida, became disoriented and requested assistance. After receiving vectors to Pahokee Airport, the pilot declared fuel exhaustion and ditched the aircraft in Lake Okeechobee.

Incident Overview

At 0052, shortly after departing Big Cypress, Florida, the pilot contacted West Palm Beach Tower and requested advisories to Pahokee Airport. The controller requested the flight's position, but the pilot was uncertain of his location.

Coordination and Vectors

The tower controller contacted Miami Air Route Traffic Control Center for assistance, and the aircraft was located 35 miles northwest of Miami, Florida. Vectors were provided to Pahokee, Florida.

Ditching

At 0123, when the aircraft was on an approach to the Pahokee Airport, the pilot advised that he was out of fuel and was ditching. The aircraft was ditched in Lake Okeechobee.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X39110. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.