GRUMMAN G44
Lakeport, CA — September 17, 2016
Event Information
| Date | September 17, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA509 |
| Event ID | 20160926X41508 |
| Location | Lakeport, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.04778, -122.89555 |
| Airport | LAMPSON FIELD |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN |
| Model | G44 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-down water landing and a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of an amphibious airplane reported that he departed a hard surfaced runway and flew to a lake about 3 nautical miles away. He further reported that after takeoff he failed to retract the landing gear and during the touchdown on the lake, the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported that he did not use a checklist during the flight.
The fuselage and vertical stabilizer sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.