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October 6, 1988 · Republic RC-3 · N3263G
Miami, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Republic RC-3
Tail Number
N3263G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA005
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELEVATOR TRIM AND ELECTED TO LAND THE AMPHIBIOUS ACFT IN THE BAY. HE ACKNOWLEDGED AND WITNESSES OBSERVED HIM LOWER THE LANDING GEAR PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON THE WATER. THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED INVERTED UPON TOUCHDOWN.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELEVATOR TRIM AND ELECTED TO LAND THE AMPHIBIOUS ACFT IN THE BAY. HE ACKNOWLEDGED AND WITNESSES OBSERVED HIM LOWER THE LANDING GEAR PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON THE WATER. THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED INVERTED UPON TOUCHDOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:55 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRepublic RC-3
Tail NumberN3263G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · GO-480 · Reciprocating · 270
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC