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February 27, 1983 · Harrison Volmer VJ-22 Amphibian VJ-22 AMPH · N3509
Schinnecock Bay, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 27, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Schinnecock Bay, NY
Aircraft
Harrison Volmer VJ-22 Amphibian VJ-22 AMPH
Tail Number
N3509
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC83FHJ01
WHILE GAINING SPEED ON STEP TO MAKE WATER TAKEOFF THE HULL OF THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH SOMETHING NOT SEEN IN THE WATERAND BEGAN TO SINK. THE AIRCRAFT FILLED WITH WATER AND SANK UNTIL IT RESTED ON THE BOTTOM WITH ONLY THE PROP TIP SHOWING THE WEATHER WAS VFR AND NO FLIGHT PLAN WAS FILED.
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WHILE GAINING SPEED ON STEP TO MAKE WATER TAKEOFF THE HULL OF THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH SOMETHING NOT SEEN IN THE WATERAND BEGAN TO SINK. THE AIRCRAFT FILLED WITH WATER AND SANK UNTIL IT RESTED ON THE BOTTOM WITH ONLY THE PROP TIP SHOWING THE WEATHER WAS VFR AND NO FLIGHT PLAN WAS FILED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHarrison Volmer VJ-22 Amphibian VJ-22 AMPH
Tail NumberN3509
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · SPORT-4 · Reciprocating · 130
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 14 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC