SMITH T GUNTER QUICK SILVER SP II
Mobile, AL — August 16, 2024
Event Information
| Date | August 16, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA349 |
| Event ID | 20240817194943 |
| Location | Mobile, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.53545, -88.02329 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SMITH T GUNTER |
| Model | QUICK SILVER SP II |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane in gusty wind conditions while flying low over water, which resulted in the floats impacting a wave and the airplane’s subsequent nose over into 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.