At 2110 eastern time, a Cessna T210N was ditched into Peconic Bay, near Hampton Bays, Long Island. The pilot and the four passengers suffered minor injuries and a dog was killed. The pilot said he departed East Hampton Airport and climbed to 2,000 feet, en route to La Guardia Airport, when the autopilot disengaged and the engine began to lose power. The airplane came to rest in approximately 8 feet of water, about 150 yards off shore. The airplane was recovered and, after several attempts, the engine ran at various power settings without interruption. No pre-ditching mechanical deficiencies were noted.
July 20, Hampton Bays, N.Y. / Cessna 210
At 2110 eastern time, a Cessna T210N was ditched into Peconic Bay, near Hampton Bays, Long Island. The pilot and the four passengers suffered minor injuries and a dog was killed. The pilot said he departed East Hampton Airport and climbed to 2,000 feet, en route to La Guardia Airport, when the autopilot disengaged and the engine began to lose power. The airplane came to rest in approximately 8 feet of water, about 150 yards off shore. The airplane was recovered and, after several attempts, the engine ran at various power settings without interruption. No pre-ditching mechanical deficiencies were noted....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna T210N was successfully ditched into Peconic Bay, resulting in minor injuries to the pilot and four passengers, though a dog onboard was killed.
- The pilot reported an autopilot disengagement followed by engine power loss shortly after takeoff, prompting the ditching.
- Despite the reported engine issues, post-recovery inspections found no pre-ditching mechanical deficiencies, and the engine later ran without interruption.
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