SANDWICH, IL, USA
N26063
BENSON B8M
THE AIRCRAFT WAS BEING FLOWN BY A PERSON WITH NO PILOT RATING AND NO STUDENT OR MEDICAL CERTIFICATE. AFTER TAKEOFF, HE CIRCLED THE AIRPORT AND FLEW OVER THE EDGE OF A LAKE. REPORTEDLY, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE HE WAS ABOUT 300 FT ABOVE THE SURFACE. THE NON-RATED PILOT MADE AN AUTORATIVE LANDING IN THE WATER WHEN HE WAS UNABLE TO GLIDE TO LAND. NO PRE-ACCIDENT FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT OR ENGINE WAS FOUND. NO WATER WAS FOUND IN THE STORAGE TANK.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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