GOOD JAMES AIR CAM
Caswell Beach, NC — July 7, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 7, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Caswell Beach, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.86218, -78.01498 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA290 |
| Event ID | 20230710192573 |
Aircraft
| Make | GOOD JAMES |
| Model | AIR CAM |
| Registration # | N38HP |
| Operator | N/A |
| Owner | TYL HOLDINGS LLC |
| 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 failure to properly evaluate the sea state during an open sea landing and subsequent takeoff attempt resulting in an inadvertent impact with the water.
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.