VAN HOOMISSEN GERALD J MURPHY ELITE
Nordman, ID — September 9, 2016
Event Information
| Date | September 9, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA524 |
| Event ID | 20161006X15038 |
| Location | Nordman, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.57639, -116.87195 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | VAN HOOMISSEN GERALD J |
| Model | MURPHY ELITE |
| 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 floatplane pilot's improper landing flare during landing on choppy water with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to determine the wind direction before landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the amphibious float-equipped airplane reported that during the touchdown to the north on choppy lake waters the airplane nosed over. The pilot further reported that when he and the passenger egressed from the cockpit and climbed onto the floats he noticed that the wind was 5-7 miles per hour (mph) from the south.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported as a safety recommendation that the pilot should get a "better read of the wind direction" prior to landing.
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.