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July 9, 2008 · David Jarrett Searey · N24YD
Ennis Lake, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Ennis Lake, MT
Aircraft
David Jarrett Searey
Tail Number
N24YD
Operator
David C Jarrett
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08CA220
The experimental amphibian seaplane is capable of operating from water, and also from land airports when the retractable landing gear is extended. The pilot took off from a land airport and flew to his intended lake destination, where he intended to make a water landing. The pilot made a normal approach to the lake and the seaplane nosed over when the still extended landing gear wheels came in contact with the water. The forward portion of the seaplane's fuselage was crushed, and the pilot was seriously injured. The pilot subsequently reported that during the accident flight he had not experienced any mechanical malfunction with his airplane, and he "had forgotten to retract the landing gear" prior to the water landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear prior to landing on the water.
Full Narrative
The pilot initiated the accident flight from the Bozeman Airport. After departure, the pilot flew to his intended Ennis Lake destination, and he proceeded to land. The pilot made a normal approach and touchdown on the lake in his amphibious, experimental seaplane. The seaplane nosed over when the landing gear wheels came in contact with the water. The forward portion of the seaplane's fuselage was crushed, and the pilot was seriously injured. The pilot subsequently reported that during the accident flight he had not experienced any mechanical malfunction with his airplane, and he "had forgotten to retract the landing gear" prior to the water landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MDT
Nearest AirportLake Ennis (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDavid Jarrett Searey
Tail NumberN24YD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid C Jarrett
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 914 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 2 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO