ROBERT M. JONES ZENITH CH 701
Palmer, AK — May 5, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 5, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC15CA024 |
| Event ID | 20150506X25804 |
| Location | Palmer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.61444, -149.66528 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBERT M. JONES |
| Model | ZENITH CH 701 |
| 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 excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing during the landing flare/touchdown.
Full Narrative
The sport pilot reported that he was landing his float-equipped, experimental amateur-built airplane on a remote, smooth and glassy water lake. The pilot said that during the approach, just before touchdown, the airplane encountered a slight downdraft, and the airplane's right float struck the water, which pivoted it to the right. The left wing subsequently struck the water, and the airplane nosed over and sank. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operations.
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.