PROGRESSIVE AERODYNE INC SEAREY LSA
Spicewood, TX — July 13, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 13, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA409 |
| Event ID | 20170714X05226 |
| Location | Spicewood, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.49806, -98.09361 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PROGRESSIVE AERODYNE INC |
| Model | SEAREY LSA |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear before landing on water.
Full Narrative
The pilot of an amphibious float-equipped airplane reported that he had failed to retract the landing gear before landing on water. The fuselage sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.