Maule MX7
Soldatna, AK — June 11, 2019
Event Information
| Date | June 11, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA343 |
| Event ID | 20190611X81952 |
| Location | Soldatna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.32028, -150.59723 |
| Airport | Mackeys Lakes |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Maule |
| Model | MX7 |
| 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 attempt to land on water in an airplane that was not equipped with floats.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane with tundra tires reported that, he made an approach to the lake. He flew the approach, and landed the airplane in the water, "Only then did I realize that I was still on wheels." Water entered the flight deck and the airplane sank.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windscreen.
The pilot reported that there were no 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.