At about 1625 Eastern time, the airplane was ditched in the ocean. The airline transport pilot and three passengers received minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed for the on-demand air taxi flight conducted under FAR Part 135. The airplane did not show any abnormal indications on the takeoff roll or during the initial climb. At approximately 200 feet into the climb, the engine began to lose power. The pilot turned on the auxiliary fuel pump with no results. The engine completely quit and the pilot flew the airplane to a flat impact with the water. All onboard were able to exit the airplane before it sank and clung to a section of the airplanes belly cargo pod that separated during the water impact. All were rescued by a fishing boat.
July 17, 2011, Matinicus Island, Maine, Cessna U206G
At about 1625 Eastern time, the airplane was ditched in the ocean. The airline transport pilot and three passengers received minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed for the on-demand air taxi flight conducted under FAR Part 135. The airplane did not show any abnormal indications on the takeoff roll or during the initial climb.
Key Takeaways:
- An on-demand air taxi flight experienced a complete engine failure shortly after takeoff, leading to a ditching in the ocean.
- The pilot attempted to address the initial power loss, but the engine completely quit at approximately 200 feet into the climb.
- All four occupants sustained minor injuries, successfully exited the sinking aircraft, and were rescued by a fishing boat while clinging to a separated cargo pod.
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