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July 30, 1992 · Teal TSC-1A2 · N76TJ
Oshkosh, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Aircraft
Teal TSC-1A2
Tail Number
N76TJ
Operator
Gilfoil John H
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92FA219
WAVES ON THE LAKE WERE RUNNING TWO TO THREE FEET WHEN THE PILOT OF THE AMPHIBIAN AIRPLANE ATTEMPTED TO LAND. THE AIRPLANE PORPOISED ON INITIAL TOUCHDOWN AND THE PORPOISING CONTINUED WITH EACH BOUNCE BECOMING MORE SEVERE. THE LAST ENTRY INTO THE WATER WAS ON THE NOSE OF THE AIRPLANE. THE BOW OF THE HULL COLLAPSED AFT, THE AIRPLANE INVERTED, AND BEGAN TO SINK. THE OWNERS MANUAL STATED, 'NOTE THAT THE TEAL IS FAA APPROVED FOR OPERATION IN 12 INCH WAVES.'
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES.
Full Narrative
WAVES ON THE LAKE WERE RUNNING TWO TO THREE FEET WHEN THE PILOT OF THE AMPHIBIAN AIRPLANE ATTEMPTED TO LAND. THE AIRPLANE PORPOISED ON INITIAL TOUCHDOWN AND THE PORPOISING CONTINUED WITH EACH BOUNCE BECOMING MORE SEVERE. THE LAST ENTRY INTO THE WATER WAS ON THE NOSE OF THE AIRPLANE. THE BOW OF THE HULL COLLAPSED AFT, THE AIRPLANE INVERTED, AND BEGAN TO SINK. THE OWNERS MANUAL STATED, 'NOTE THAT THE TEAL IS FAA APPROVED FOR OPERATION IN 12 INCH WAVES.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 CDT
Nearest AirportBrennand'S Seaplane Base (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTeal TSC-1A2
Tail NumberN76TJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGilfoil John H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A3B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 9 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:00
Weather SourceWFAC