Pilot Debrief

AERO COMMANDER 500 S near Key West, FL — 2023-08-13

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Date
2023-08-13
Location
Key West, FL, USA
Airport
EYW
Aircraft
AERO COMMANDER 500 S
Registration
N62WE
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was enroute to the destination airport and overflying the Gulf of Mexico when about 15 nautical miles from the airport and at an altitude of 3,000 ft, the right engine suddenly lost power. The pilot described that about that time, the fuel totalizers indicated that 48 gallons of fuel were onboard, and his fuel quantity gauge indicated similarly. He then contacted air traffic control and declared an emergency. Shortly thereafter, the left engine also suddenly lost power. The pilot attempted to troubleshoot the issue and restart both engines but was unsuccessful. He subsequently ditched the airplane and was rescued from the water without injury. The airplane was not recovered and could not be examined after the accident, therefore the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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