William E. Furr SeaRey
Winter Springs, FL — April 10, 2008
Event Information
| Date | April 10, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Winter Springs, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.71333, -81.26806 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | MIA08CA088 |
| Event ID | 20080520X00703 |
Aircraft
| Make | William E. Furr |
| Model | SeaRey |
| Registration # | N815Z |
| Owner | William E. Furr |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he performed a preflight inspection of the airplane but did not use a checklist. He performed "preflight checks", an "engine run-up" and checked the flight controls before takeoff. During the takeoff run while flying on the step before lifting off, "something let go and all of a sudden the aircraft was upside down." He further stated, "He did a poor job inspecting this aircraft" and he "...overlooked" the missing nut from the right horizontal stabilizer.
Postaccident inspection of the airplane by an FAA inspector revealed the forward attach point of the right horizontal stabilizer was not secured. The attach nylon lock nut was missing and the bolt which secures the right horizontal stabilizer was backed out of the forward attach point .
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.