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December 30, 2005 · Aviat A-1B · N841CF

Alexander City, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 30, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Alexander City, AL
Aircraft
Aviat A-1B
Tail Number
N841CF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA06CA043

The pilot stated that after takeoff the flight proceeded to the destination airport which he circled several times then elected to proceed to Lake Martin where he elected to perform a "splash and go" landing. When near the lake he noticed glassy water conditions and established himself on a long gradual descent. During the approach he reviewed the glassy water landing procedures in his mind and maintained 150-200 feet-per-minute rate of descent. At a time in the flight when he thought the airplane, "should have touched down by now...", he heard a loud sound and the airplane became airborne. The floats departed the airplane and he applied full power to climb, but the airplane would not climb. While in a tail-low attitude the airplane contacted the water. He exited the airplane and was rescued by an individual in a boat who responded to the scene. He further stated there was no mechanical malfunction or failure.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain the proper rate of descent during approach for landing to the glassy water resulting in a hard landing and separation of the floats.

Full Narrative

On December 30, 2005, about 1640 central standard time, an amphibious Aviat Aircraft, Inc., A-1B, N841CF, registered to HuskyAire, LLC, experienced a hard landing on Lake Martin, Alexander City, Alabama. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight from Lake Dewitt, Equality, Alabama, to Willow Point Airport, Our Town, Alabama. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private-rated pilot, the sole occupant was not injured. The flight originated about 1625 from Lake Dewitt. The pilot stated that after takeoff the flight proceeded to the destination airport which he circled several times then elected to proceed to Lake Martin where he elected to perform a "splash and go" landing. When near the lake he noticed glassy water conditions and established himself on a long gradual descent. During the approach he reviewed the glassy water landing procedures in his mind and maintained 150-200 feet-per-minute rate of descent. At a time in the flight when he thought the airplane, "should have touched down by now...", he heard a loud sound and the airplane became airborne. The floats departed the airplane and he applied full power to climb, but the airplane would not climb. While in a tail-low attitude the airplane contacted the water. He exited the airplane and was rescued by an individual in a boat who responded to the scene. He further stated there was no mechanical malfunction or failure.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftAviat A-1B
Tail NumberN841CF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1P · Reciprocating · 180

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC

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