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June 25, 1983 · Lake LA2-200 · N8008F
Lake Seminole, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lake Seminole, FL
Aircraft
Lake LA2-200
Tail Number
N8008F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA83LA169
THE RIGHT FLOAT HIT A SUBMERGED OBJECT DURING LANDING AT ABOUT 40 MPH. THE RIGHT FLOAT BROKE OFF BUT WAS DRAGGED BY A FUEL LINE STILL ATTACHED TO IT. THE PILOT TAXIED TO SHORE WITH THE RIGHT WING DRAGGING IN THE WATER. THE FLOAT WAS DESTROYED AND THE WING DAMAGED.
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THE RIGHT FLOAT HIT A SUBMERGED OBJECT DURING LANDING AT ABOUT 40 MPH. THE RIGHT FLOAT BROKE OFF BUT WAS DRAGGED BY A FUEL LINE STILL ATTACHED TO IT. THE PILOT TAXIED TO SHORE WITH THE RIGHT WING DRAGGING IN THE WATER. THE FLOAT WAS DESTROYED AND THE WING DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:07 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLake LA2-200
Tail NumberN8008F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt, gusting 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC