LAKE LA-4-200
Lake Havasu City, AZ, April 1, 2012
Event Information
| Date | April 1, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lake Havasu City, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.47602, -114.36163 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA151 |
| Event ID | 20120402X52218 |
Aircraft
| Make | LAKE |
| Model | LA-4-200 |
| Registration # | N32LB |
| Operator | Sheble Aviation |
| Owner | SHEBLE JOSEPH F III |
| 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 did not maintain directional control during a water touchdown.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was performing a water landing and believes the left sponson contacted the water about the same time as the hull. The airplane water-looped, bending both sponsons and the left wing tip. Additionally, the left side of the airplane’s nose and left fuselage at the pilot entry station were wrinkled and bent.
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.