Pilot Debrief

PRIZIO TEXAS SPRT CUB TX11J near Avalon, CA — 2014-01-04

Final reportWPR14CA087
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Date
2014-01-04
Location
Avalon, CA, USA
Airport
AVX
Aircraft
PRIZIO TEXAS SPRT CUB TX11J
Registration
N114DE
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that, about 30 minutes into the flight, he was over the water about 15 miles to the nearest land, when the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot made several attempts to restart the engine, each of which was unsuccessful; he subsequently initiated an emergency descent. The pilot circled a private vessel during the descent and ditched in the water nearby. He and his passenger exited the airplane before it sank and they were picked up by the vessel. The airplane was not recovered.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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