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August 28, 2000 · Flurry Aventura II Aventura I · N106DF
Benton, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Benton, IL
Aircraft
Flurry Aventura II Aventura I
Tail Number
N106DF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI00LA275
The airplane sustained substantial damage during a wheels down touch and go on water. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The pilot said, '...did touch [and] go in Rend Lake with gear down.' He stated, 'Aircraft flipped over and floated on surface of water.' He further stated, 'Visibility good, wind mild, water calm.' The pilot's safety recommendation was, 'Remember to put gear up before touch [and] go on water.'
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's inadvertent wheel down landing in water.
Full Narrative
On August 28, 2000, at 1725 central daylight time, a Flurry Aventura II, N106DF, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during a wheels down touch and go on Rend Lake, near Benton, Illinois. The local flight was operating under 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the flight. No flight plan was on file. The pilot and passenger reported no injuries. The personal flight originated from Benton Municipal Airport, near Benton, Illinois at 1720. In his written statement, the pilot said that he departed from Benton Municipal Airport and "...did touch [and] go in Rend Lake with gear down." He stated, "Aircraft flipped over and floated on surface of water." He further stated, "Visibility good, wind mild, water calm." The pilot's safety recommendation was, "Remember to put gear up before touch [and] go on water."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:25 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFlurry Aventura II Aventura I
Tail NumberN106DF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC