# NTSB MIA87LA103: Cessna TR182, N737NM, No.Atlantic Oc (Atlantic Ocean), March 10, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: March 10, 1987
- Place: No.Atlantic Oc (Atlantic Ocean)
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 2, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 31869
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA87LA103
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/31869/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA103

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, cruise - normal
  - electrical system,alternator - failure,total (cause)
  - preflight planning/preparation - disregarded, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of total experience, pilot in command (cause)
  - operation with known deficiencies in equipment - intentional, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of familiarity with geographic area, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, cruise - normal
  - fluid,fuel - starvation (cause)
  - fuel system - disabled (cause)
- Ditching, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - water,rough (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PLT DEPARTED CANADA ON A NORTH ATLANTIC FERRY FLIGHT TO SHANNON IRELAND AFTER JUMP STARTING THE AIRCRAFT BECAUSE HE LEFT THE MASTER SWITCH ON OVERNIGHT. ABOUT 750 MILES WEST OF THE IRISH COAST THE ELECTICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND HE COULD NOT TRANSFER FUEL FROM THE FERRY TANKS. THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS DITCHED AND SANK. THE PILOT WAS RESCUED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N737NM (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA TR182
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18200861
- Airframe hours: 1678
- Engines: LYCOMING O-540 L3C5D 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Ferry, Part 91
- Operator: Lupo Rattazzi
- Registered owner: Lupo Rattazzi
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: 100 hour, March 5, 1987, 6 hours before
- Departed: YQX, GANDER, OF
- Destination: EINN, SHANNON, OF
- Flight plan: IFR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 35; private; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 366 total, 286 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Day

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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