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June 8, 2000 · Republic RC3 · N60CB
Speculator, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Speculator, NY
Aircraft
Republic RC3
Tail Number
N60CB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC00LA169
The pilot inadvertently lowered the landing gear of the amphibian airplane while on approach for a water landing. The airplane touched down, and nosed over.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot inadvertently lowering the landing gear of the amphibian airplane for a water landing.
Full Narrative
On June 8, 2000, at 1045 Eastern Daylight Time, an amphibian Republic RC3, N60CB, was substantially damage during a water landing on Lake Pleasant, Speculator, New York. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight that originated from Monticello, New York. No flight plan was filed, and the flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, he inadvertently lowered the landing gear while on approach for a water landing. The airplane touched down, and nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRepublic RC3
Tail NumberN60CB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 500 · Reciprocating · 215
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO