AVIAT A1
Terrell, NC — January 23, 2021
Event Information
| Date | January 23, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA114 |
| Event ID | 20210126102560 |
| Location | Terrell, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.62380, -80.93050 |
| Airport | Lake |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear on the amphibious airplane prior to a water landing, resulting in a nose over and structural damage to the airframe. The mechanic’s failure to remove electrical tape from the pitot tube, the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, and the pilot’s failure to visually confirm the landing gear position prior to touchdown were all factors in 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.