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October 25, 2007 · Ploof Progressive Aerodyne S Searey · N195LS

Lake Berryessa, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 25, 2007
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Lake Berryessa, CA
Aircraft
Ploof Progressive Aerodyne S Searey
Tail Number
N195LS
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08CA019

The pilot conducted a normal approach in the amphibian for landing on Lake Berryessa. He configured the airplane with the landing gear up and the flaps set down 20 degrees for the water landing. While decelerating the airplane after landing, he heard a loud noise. The airplane nosed over and came to rest floating on it's back. The pilot opined the airplane impacted a submerged object, which caused the airplane to nose over. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine. The airplane sustained damage to the hull and right wing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The airplane's encounter with a submerged object during landing in water, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

Full Narrative

On October 25, 2007, about 1300 Pacific daylight time, an amateur-built Ploof SeaRey, N195LS, nosed over during landing at Lake Berryessa, California. The pilot/owner was operating the experimental airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The sport pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The personal flight departed Yolo County Airport, Davis/Woodland/Winters, California, about 1230, with a planned destination of Lake Berryessa. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. During a telephone interview with the National Transportation Safety Board investigator, the pilot stated he conducted a normal approach for landing on Lake Berryessa. He configured the airplane with the landing gear up and the flaps set down 20 degrees for the water landing. While decelerating the airplane after landing, he heard a loud noise. The airplane nosed over and came to rest floating on its back. The pilot opined there was a submerged object, which caused the airplane to nose over. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine. The airplane sustained damage to the hull and right wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPloof Progressive Aerodyne S Searey
Tail NumberN195LS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time02:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data