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December 15, 2006 · Richard F Sheldon Aventura II · N554FS
Palm Beach Gard, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 15, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Palm Beach Gard, FL
Aircraft
Richard F Sheldon Aventura II
Tail Number
N554FS
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA07CA027
The pilot stated that he was taking off on the Inter-Coastal Waterway, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and during the takeoff run the aircraft hit a swell which catapulted it airborne. The aircraft then stalled, and descended impacting the water, incurring substantial damage. According to the pilot, prior to the accident there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the aircraft or any of its systems.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure maintain the proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was taking off on the Inter-Coastal Waterway, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and during the takeoff roll the aircraft hit a swell which catapulted it airborne. The aircraft then stalled, and descended impacting the water first with its left wing, incurring substantial damage. According to the pilot, prior to the accident there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the aircraft or any of its systems.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRichard F Sheldon Aventura II
Tail NumberN554FS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC