GINGRAS MICHEL AVENTURA II
Punta Gorda, FL — April 27, 2014
Event Information
| Date | April 27, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Punta Gorda, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.72222, -82.07389 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA14CA229 |
| Event ID | 20140509X41408 |
Aircraft
| Make | GINGRAS MICHEL |
| Model | AVENTURA II |
| Registration # | N543MG |
| Operator | John Keyworth |
| Owner | CLAUS DONNA M |
| 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 maintain clearance from the water while operating at a low altitude.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the float-equipped airplane stated the purpose of the flight was to "scout for fish." While flying 30 feet above the water the airplane encountered a "huge gust of wind" and then bounced off the water surface multiple times. The pilot applied full power to reestablish flight but the right pontoon contacted the water and the airplane "ground looped." Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could have precluded normal operation.
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.