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July 5, 2004 · Piper PA-18-150 · N7072B

Lake City, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lake City, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N7072B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI04CA176

The float-equipped airplane was substantially damaged during landing when it yawed to the right after touch down, allowing the left float to catch the water. The aircraft subsequently nosed over. The pilot noted there was "minimal" wind and "near glassy water conditions." She stated that the aircraft was coming down off the step after touch down when it "began to turn a little to the right." She was unable to correct the yaw, which allowed the left float to sink enough to catch the water and the aircraft flipped over.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Full Narrative

On July 5, 2004, approximately 1700 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-18-150, N7072B, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when it nosed over during landing on Sapphire Lake near Lake City, Michigan. The personal flight was operating under 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The pilot and passenger reported no injuries. The local flight reportedly departed Sapphire Lake about 1635. In the pilot's written statement, she reported that she had selected her landing point on the lake and made one 360-degree turn in order to allow some boat wakes to dissipate. She noted there was "minimal" wind and "near glassy water conditions." She stated that the aircraft was coming down off the step after touch down when it "began to turn a little to the right." She was unable to correct the yaw, which allowed the left float to sink enough to catch the water. The aircraft subsequently flipped over. The pilot reported no malfunctions or failures associated with the aircraft prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest AirportSapphire Lake (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN7072B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time20:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data