On September 6, 1984, a Piper PA-31-350 (registration N4499B) operated by Jeffrey A. Miller was involved in an aviation accident near Marathon, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A PA-31 aircraft carrying marijuana ditched in the Atlantic Ocean near Marathon, Florida. The Coast Guard recovered the wreckage and arrested two men found on a life raft.
What happened
The U.S. Coast Guard received an alert regarding an aircraft that had ditched in the Atlantic Ocean near Marathon, Florida. Upon locating the site, Coast Guard personnel discovered the wreckage of a PA-31 aircraft. Inside and surrounding the debris field, investigators found twenty-seven bales of marijuana.
Two men were located on a life raft; the cover of this raft was still attached to the aircraft at the time of recovery. The individuals were taken into custody. Authorities attempted to contact the registered owner of the aircraft but were unsuccessful in establishing communication.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 6 Sept 1984 Piper PA-31-350 accident near Marathon, FL?
A PA-31 aircraft carrying marijuana ditched in the Atlantic Ocean near Marathon, Florida. The Coast Guard recovered the wreckage and arrested two men found on a life raft.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Sept 1984 involved a Piper PA-31-350, registration N4499B, operated by Jeffrey A. Miller, at Marathon, FL.
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