Primary finding
Probable cause
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot was cruising 200 feet offshore at about 75 feet above the ocean, when the engine lost power. The pilot said he unsuccessfully tried to restart the engine several times before ditching in the ocean. The airplane sank in about 45 feet of water. The airplane had not flown in over 2 years, and the pilot had not had the airplane inspected prior to departure. The last annual inspection was performed about 5 years prior to the accident. The FAA examionation of the engine did not dislclose evidence of mechancial malfunction.
Source record
Factual narrative
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