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July 4, 2008 · Stol UC-1 TWIN Bee · N9509U
Bunnell, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 2008
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Bunnell, FL
Aircraft
Stol UC-1 TWIN Bee
Tail Number
N9509U
Operator
Sps Palm Coast
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA241
The certificated flight instructor (CFI) and the student pilot of the UC-1 Twin Bee completed one uneventful landing on a lake. The CFI then decided to practice glassy water landings with the student, and took off to land on a different lake. A witness stated that the airplane "bounced" when it first contacted the water, and the airplane's right pontoon separated from the wing when it "hit" the water on a second touchdown. The airplane then turned 180 degrees, and sank. The airplane sustained substantial damage from the accident. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The winds reported at an airport 11 miles to the southeast, at the time of the accident, were calm.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Incorrect action performance-Instructor/check pilot - C
Full Narrative
According to the certificated flight instructor (CFI), he and the student pilot of the UC-1 Twin Bee completed one uneventful landing on a lake. The CFI then decided to practice glassy water landings with the student, and took off to land on a different lake. A witness stated that the airplane "bounced" when it first contacted the water, and the airplane's right pontoon separated from the wing when it "hit" the water on a second touchdown. . The airplane then turned 180 degrees, and sank. The airplane sustained substantial damage from the accident. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The winds reported at an airport 11 miles to the southeast, at the time of the accident, were calm.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStol UC-1 TWIN Bee
Tail NumberN9509U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSps Palm Coast
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-B1D · Reciprocating · 180 | Lycoming · IO-360-B1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 49 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC