Accident Details
During a cruise flight at an altitude of 6000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean, the aircraft's engine lost power approximately 6 hours and 32 minutes after takeoff. The pilot attempted to restart the engine but was unsuccessful. Subsequently, the aircraft was ditched in the ocean. The aircraft sank and was not recovered.
Fuel Calculations
After the incident, calculations revealed that approximately 16 gallons of fuel should have been remaining at the time the engine lost power. The aircraft was equipped with additional fuel tanks that provided an extra 33 gallons of fuel, though the exact contribution to the fuel situation at the time of the power loss was not specified.
Rescue
The pilot was rescued by the Coast Guard approximately 2.5 hours after the accident. No further details regarding the pilot's condition or the extent of any injuries were provided.