FOUND ACFT CANADA INC FBA 2C2
Willow, AK — May 31, 2014
Event Information
| Date | May 31, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Willow, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.74694, -150.05945 |
| Airport | WILLOW SPB |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC14CA032 |
| Event ID | 20140531X34757 |
Aircraft
| Make | FOUND ACFT CANADA INC |
| Model | FBA 2C2 |
| Registration # | N602BC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during landing on water due to an encounter with wind shear, which resulted in the airplane's abnormal contact with the surface.
Full Narrative
The pilot was conducting an approach to land on water in a float-equipped airplane. He said that, because of the high winds, he conducted the approach at a high airspeed. He stated that, when the airplane was about 50 feet above the surface, it encountered a strong wind shear, and the left wing dropped. The pilot noted that he had never before encountered such a violent wind shear during landing. The pilot applied full power and full aileron but the airplane struck the water with its left float and left side of the tail before he could get it completely level. The airplane bounced, and the pilot then landed without further incident. Examination of the airplane revealed damage to the left elevator and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would 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.