DECKER DANIEL B SEAREY
Tavares, FL — February 23, 2025
Event Information
| Date | February 23, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA124 |
| Event ID | 20250224199754 |
| Location | Tavares, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.80056, -81.72778 |
| Airport | Tavares Seaplane Base |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | DECKER DANIEL B |
| Model | SEAREY |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper flare during a bounced water landing, which resulted in a nose-down and submersion of the airplane’s open cockpit in 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.