At about 16:40 eastern time, a Cessna T206H lost engine power and was ditched in Lake Lanier. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The pilot said he was being vectored by ATC while on an IFR flight plan when he heard a bang and felt a vibration. He declared an emergency and got vectors to the nearest airport, but couldnt reach it, so he elected to ditch the airplane in the lake. The airplane flipped inverted but both occupants made it out of the passenger window.
October 11, Lake Lanier Island, Ga. / Cessna Turbo Stationair
At about 16:40 eastern time, a Cessna T206H lost engine power and was ditched in Lake Lanier. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The pilot said he was being vectored by ATC while on an IFR flight plan when he heard a bang and felt a vibration. He declared an emergency and got vectors to the nearest airport, but couldnt reach it, so he elected to ditch the airplane in the lake. The airplane flipped inverted but both occupants made it out of the passenger window....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna T206H experienced engine failure during an IFR flight, prompting the pilot to declare an emergency.
- Unable to reach the nearest airport, the pilot successfully ditched the aircraft in Lake Lanier.
- Both the pilot and passenger escaped the inverted plane without injury.
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