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April 3, 1999 · Maule M-7-235B · N10430
Boca Grande, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 3, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Boca Grande, FL
Aircraft
Maule M-7-235B
Tail Number
N10430
Operator
Ulrich H Gerstner
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA99LA116
The pilot stated he was making a landing to smooth water. The left float collided with a wave. The airplane rotated to the left about 30 degrees, and the right wing tip collided with the water.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilots failure to maintain a visual lookout on landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a wave.
Full Narrative
On April 3, 1999, about 1200 eastern standard time, a Maule M-7-235B seaplane, N10430, crashed on landing at Boca Grande, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The seaplane sustained substantial damage. The commercial pilot reported no injuries. The private pilot passenger reported serious injuries. The flight originated from Captiva Island, Florida, about 10 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated he was making a landing to smooth water. The left float collided with a big wave when flying parallel to the water. The airplane rotated to the left about 30 degrees, the right wing tip touched the water, which turned the airplane into the original direction.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-7-235B
Tail NumberN10430
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUlrich H Gerstner
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3A5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC