Aviat A1
Plattsburgh, NY — July 2, 2020
Event Information
| Date | July 2, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA241 |
| Event ID | 20200702X70852 |
| Location | Plattsburgh, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.63611, -73.42528 |
| Airport | Plattsburgh Intl |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Aviat |
| Model | A1 |
| 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 loss of control of the airplane during a water landing after striking a boat wake, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he overflew the area of intended landing to check for water depth, wind direction, and verify that it was a suitable landing area. While on final approach to the water, a boat crossed underneath the airplane. As the airplane landed on the water, it struck the boat wake, which resulted in the airplane "skip[ping]" over the water. When the airplane impacted the water again, the front float struts collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident.
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.