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Engine Failure Leads to Ditching After Carburetor Installation (N1365R)

Kona, HI, US

On October 3, 1996, a Grumman American AA-1B (registration N1365R) was involved in an aviation accident near Kona, HI. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Oct 1996 Grumman American AA-1B accident near Kona, HI?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Oct 1996 Grumman American AA-1B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Oct 1996 involved a Grumman American AA-1B, registration N1365R, at Kona, HI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X06918. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.