Crash of a Cessna 402C off Pacific Grove
Date & Time:
Dec 3, 1981 at 1445 LT
Registration:
N2611C
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Oakland - Honolulu
MSN:
402C-0071
YOM:
1979
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
620.00
Circumstances:
En route from Oakland to Honolulu, both engines failed. The pilot reduced his altitude and ditch the aircraft off Pacific Grove. The pilot was rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
engine failure in normal cruise due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Fuel starvation,
- Complete failure both engines,
- Forced landing off airport on water,
- Ferry fuel system installed,
- High fuel consumption.
- Fuel starvation,
- Complete failure both engines,
- Forced landing off airport on water,
- Ferry fuel system installed,
- High fuel consumption.
Final Report:
