AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A 1B
Dadeville, AL — March 27, 2014
Event Information
| Date | March 27, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA14CA177 |
| Event ID | 20140331X34130 |
| Location | Dadeville, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.83057, -85.75915 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | A 1B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing on a lake with a tailwind.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the amphibian airplane reported that he was attempting to land on a lake with a tailwind. He circled the landing zone once and verified that there was no debris in the water. During the landing flare, the airplane floated beyond the intended touchdown point and was nearing the shore. The pilot initially added power to go-around, but then reduced power when he did not think the airplane would clear the trees near the shoreline. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest in the water. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The landing gear was retracted into the floats. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.