On October 14, 1986, a Cessna U206F (registration N8147Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Caribbean Sea. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft was destroyed after ditching in the ocean following an engine failure minutes after takeoff. The pilot reported checking fuel levels but did not drain under-belly sumps due to lack of awareness.
Incident Overview
An aircraft was destroyed after ditching in the ocean. The ditching occurred after the aircraft sustained an engine failure several minutes after takeoff. No other information about the location or time of the incident is available.
Pilot's Actions
The pilot stated that during preflight inspection, he checked the fuel tanks with a calibrated dip-stick and determined there were 20 gallons of fuel in the left tank and 15 gallons in the right tank. He also stated that he drained the engine fuel sump and the two wing sumps during the pre-flight inspection. However, he did not drain the two under-belly sumps because he was unaware of their existence.
Damage
The aircraft was destroyed as a result of the ditching.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 14 Oct 1986 Cessna U206F accident near Caribbean Sea?
An aircraft was destroyed after ditching in the ocean following an engine failure minutes after takeoff. The pilot reported checking fuel levels but did not drain under-belly sumps due to lack of awareness.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Oct 1986 involved a Cessna U206F, registration N8147Q, at Caribbean Sea.
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