Summary
On March 08, 1994, a Cessna TU206F (N8319Q) was involved in an incident near Crystal River, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE NO 1 PISTON CONNECTING ROD FOR UNDETERMINED CAUSES. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.
On March 8,1994, about 1310 eastern standard time, N8319Q, a Cessna TU206F ditched in the water adjacent to Crystal River, Florida, after experiencing a partial power loss while on a 14 CFR Part 91 business flight. The airplane is registered to and operated by Sunshine Community Inc. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported no injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight had originated from Birmingham, Alabama, about 1 hour 45 minutes earlier.
The pilot stated that while in cruise flight at 11,500 feet the engine lost oil pressure, began to run rough, and lose power. He attempted to glide to the shore but realized he could not make it.
This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA94LA090. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8319Q.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE NO 1 PISTON CONNECTING ROD FOR UNDETERMINED CAUSES. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On March 8,1994, about 1310 eastern standard time, N8319Q, a Cessna TU206F ditched in the water adjacent to Crystal River, Florida, after experiencing a partial power loss while on a 14 CFR Part 91 business flight. The airplane is registered to and operated by Sunshine Community Inc. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported no injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight had originated from Birmingham, Alabama, about 1 hour 45 minutes earlier.
The pilot stated that while in cruise flight at 11,500 feet the engine lost oil pressure, began to run rough, and lose power. He attempted to glide to the shore but realized he could not make it. The airplane was ditched and the pilot was immediately recovered by a passing boat. The airplane was recovered and examination of the engine by an FAA inspector revealed the No.1 cylinder connecting rod had failed and penetrated the engine crankcase. The connecting rod was removed and examined, but due to damage to the failed surfaces the cause for the failure could not be determined.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA94LA090