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July 31, 1993 · Gardner SEA RAY · N703SR
Oshkosh, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Aircraft
Gardner SEA RAY
Tail Number
N703SR
Operator
Sierra Hotel
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA295
THE PILOT OF THE AMPHIBIAN AMATEUR BUILT AIRPLANE SAID THAT THE AIRPLANE WAS NOT GOING TO CLEAR TREES ON TAKEOFF, SO HE INITIATED A LOW LEVEL RIGHT TURN. WHILE IN THE DESCENDING TURN THE PASSENGER ABRUPTLY MOVED THE CONTROL TO THE RIGHT AND THE RIGHT FLOAT DUG INTO THE WATER AND THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE WATER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S NOT MAINTAINING PROPER CLIMB RATE. A FACTOR WAS THE ABRUPT CONTROL INTERFERENCE BY THE PASSENGER.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE AMPHIBIAN AMATEUR BUILT AIRPLANE SAID THAT THE AIRPLANE WAS NOT GOING TO CLEAR TREES ON TAKEOFF, SO HE INITIATED A LOW LEVEL RIGHT TURN. WHILE IN THE DESCENDING TURN THE PASSENGER ABRUPTLY MOVED THE CONTROL TO THE RIGHT AND THE RIGHT FLOAT DUG INTO THE WATER AND THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE WATER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBrennand'S Seaplane Base (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGardner SEA RAY
Tail NumberN703SR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSierra Hotel
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsHirth · 2705 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 11 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC