Overview
On August 16, 1985, a Cessna 182 aircraft ditched in the Pacific Ocean approximately 200 miles northeast of Hawaii. The aircraft was operating on a ferry flight at the time. The pilot reported that the engine ceased due to fuel starvation, though the precise reason for the fuel exhaustion could not be determined.
Flight Details
The aircraft was fitted with auxiliary fuel tanks to extend its range for the overwater crossing. According to the pilot, the airplane carried 23 hours of fuel for the planned 16-hour flight. For several hours before the engine failed, the aircraft operated without any reported issues.
Pilot Account
Following the ditching, the pilot stated that the engine quit as a result of fuel starvation. The specific cause of the fuel starvation remained undetermined. No mechanical malfunctions or other factors were cited by the pilot.
Aftermath
The aircraft ditched at sea. No details regarding the condition of the aircraft or the pilot were provided in the source.