On October 3, 1996, a Grumman American AA-1B (registration N1365R) was involved in an aviation accident near Kona, HI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported engine power loss and was forced to ditch. The aircraft sank and was not recovered. A newly overhauled carburetor had been installed days earlier, but flight hours post-installation were undetermined.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that the engine lost power during flight, necessitating a forced ditching. After exiting the aircraft, the pilot remained in the water until rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. The aircraft subsequently sank and was not recovered.
Carburetor Details
A newly overhauled carburetor had been installed in the aircraft a few days prior to the incident. The investigation did not determine how many flight hours the aircraft had accumulated following the carburetor installation.
Investigation Outcome
The investigation did not establish a probable cause for the engine power loss. No further information regarding the aircraft type, registration, or other specifics was provided in the source material.