ICON A5
Smithville, TN, February 25, 2025
Event Information
| Date | February 25, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Smithville, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.04527, -85.80241 |
| Airport | SMITHVILLE MUNI |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA135 |
| Event ID | 20250305199802 |
Aircraft
| Make | ICON |
| Model | A5 |
| Registration # | N459BA |
| 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 prior to landing in water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the manufacturer’s provided checklist.
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.