CONSOLIDATED AERONAUTICS LAKE LA4-200
Mineral, VA — May 16, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 16, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA078 |
| Event ID | 20150519X02228 |
| Location | Mineral, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.07278, -77.82056 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CONSOLIDATED AERONAUTICS |
| Model | LAKE LA4-200 |
| 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 directional control during a high-speed water taxi in rough water conditions, resulting in a collision with a dock.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during high-speed taxi after a water landing, he encountered the wake from a boat. The sponson (float) "caught the water" on the second wave and the airplane made a right turn. The airplane subsequently impacted a dock resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.